This is version 28  of my question (re. patented floss holder)--due to
changes in web pages, thanks to sldreamer-ga.

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The web-page
http://www.geocities.com/emailerss/
is animated directions along mostly how-to-use pictures .
I am looking for help wording and making clear these instructions.

1.Is it clear from this web-page how to use this product?
 Have you read all the text in it?
Please comment.

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Hello googel-ga,

Everything is fairly clear to me, but I do think that instead of using
images with text in them, the website could be better designed by
using actual text (in html).

My thoughts:
-At the top middle, there is small cut out of some sort... I had no
idea what it was or why it was there.
-Top Left, change the word "Explanations" to "Specifications". 
-I do not understand the "In 15-45 seconds or 15-25 seconds device can
be ready". You should change this to something like, "The device takes
only 15 seconds of preperation, after which you can enjoy flossing
like never before!"

I do understand the rest of the text, but felt it was unneccasary...
perhaps it would fit in better under a "Benefits" section rather than
Specifications (or Explanations for that matter).

I think you should remove the references to 45 seconds, just include
ONE time... test a few people and use that time. Using two times is
just too confusing.

Instead of saying "The above may be found as enough for preparing and
using the device", I think you should have a section with "Detailed
Instructions". You can also get rid of the "Suggestions (an
understatement part) if you do this. I thought the detailed
instructions were good, but I think you should somehow combine the
text instructions with the animation instructions. I do not think I
would actually use the animation, but I found the Animation Frame
Sequence to be very useful. As I said before, I would however combine
the text and pictures into one "detailed instructions" section.
Recommended flosses should go to the very end and be smaller text, as
this is probably not as important as finding out how the device works
for most people.

Hope this is what you were looking for!

tisme-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by googel-ga on 02 Jun 2003 21:20 PDT

My comment accompanying my rating should read:

"Hello tisme-ga,

Thank you for your invaluable remarks and advices. After making clear
everything from the outset --for the first time here, now I can enjoy the
researcher's answer with much less shame.
regards,
g
"

There is no need to answer this Request for Answer Clarification .

Thank you again, tisme-ga.

Hello tisme-ga,

Thank you for your envaluable remarks and advices. After making clear
everything from the outset --for the first time, now I can enjoy the
researcher's input with much less shame.
regards,
g

Hi,

I believe I have seen you posting a few other questionaires for your
flossing tool.  Are you aware that numerous companies have patents for
similar items that are already sold at major retail chains?  If you
honestly plan to market this item, have you taken into account your
competition?

First off, from a patent standpoint, it appears that there are
NUMEROUS products that are similar to your design.  In addition, many
of these are already pattented.

Next off, most major chain stores apready carry some of these
products.  You need to ask yourself why would they purchase from you
instead of their local grocery store or drugstore?  What makes your
product better and easier to get?

Some of your competitors include
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=357331&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2385&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388969&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388925&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=388923&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2387&CATID=100206
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?PRODID=2178&CATID=100206
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=44598&catid=1152&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=1152&trxp2=44598&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH

I am not trying to rain on your parade, but I think you have a number
of issues to think through.

Thank you very much for your comment, vballguy-ga . 

Some or many answers to the questions you have raised could be found
through a Google-Answers search for: 212134
which will show all the answers provided re. your questions. 

Good luck,
g

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