NEW online store !!! NOW LIVE ONLINE !!!

scottpA_GS · September 18, 2007, 05:40:25 PM

UPDATE !!!!

UPDATE: NEW SITE ONLINE NOW! GS MEMBERS WATCH FOR 10% COUPON !!!!

www.cernics.com

OK guys I need some help and hope to help all of you as well.

I work for a Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Yamaha dealer in Western PA. I have pushed and pushed for the past year that I have been there to try and grow our online presence. Now I have the chance.

In short, I would like to hear all of your suggestions and ideas that you would like to see in a online motorcycle store.

Right now one of our locations sites look like this...

http://www.cernicscycle.com/

The whole look will change.. I am not looking for design ideas in that sense. I want to know your favorite online motorcycle related sites and stores. What would make your online shopping better?

A bit of a history of CERNICS:

We title sponsor the hottest Pro rider and X Games winner Travis Pastrana as well as over 100 other riders world wide. Cernics has sponsored more Top 10 Motocross riders than any other company in the world. We have a GREAT name in the MX industry and it is VERY hot right now. I would like our site to reflect what CERNICS is and I would like you guys to help make it a great place for all motorcycle and ATV riders

Right now we have the ability to sell all of our models online, provide insurance quotes, financing and more. We can sell ALL OEM parts available for Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki and KTM. and provide an online parts fishe:

http://www.cernicscycle.com/fiche_select.asp

We can sell items from any of the top industry wholesalers

http://www.cernicscycle.com/catalog.asp

And we do ALOT more.

Anyway. I hope that you all would give me some ideas and input. In exchange I would like to offer any of you a 10-20% discount on most items

Thanks

scottpA_GS · September 19, 2007, 07:12:45 AM

OK...

no one wants to give any input? I would just like to know your favorite online stores

trumpetguy · September 19, 2007, 07:47:01 AM

I like the site navigation on this site (and I have purchased from them):
http://www.motorcyclesuperstore.com/

I don't like MAW's navigation (dinosaur-era):
http://www.accwhse.com/

Whatever you design, it should be easy to find what you're looking for without a lot of scrolling and manual searching.

scottpA_GS · September 19, 2007, 08:00:15 AM

AWESOME!

Thats exactly the input I am looking for...

THANK YOU!

frankieG · September 19, 2007, 09:57:25 AM

this is ours from work, i have nothing to do with the look or how hit works, but we do a lot of online business

http://www.alpha-sports.com/

just one note, not everyone has broadband so sites should prolly keep that in mind

manofthefield · September 19, 2007, 10:02:34 AM

www.newenough.com/ is usually a fun one to browse, though one thing I don't like about their redesign is that sometimes when you select a category it brings back multiple pages of results. If possible, keep categories to 1 page.

www.denniskirk.com is nice because you can easily search items, even aftermarket and universal fit items by make and model. Sometimes this seems to pigeonhole you though

In general I think it is difficult for a dealer to set up a page because you're selling so many different types of things: vehicles, financing, insurance, OEM parts, aftermarket parts & accesories, apparal... Then you have to split it up by road bikes, MX, ATVs...

IMHO try to keep the front page simple and just link to what someone would want right accross the top or left side of the page. Inexpensive items like specials or closeouts (that are updated regularly) keep people coming back; then they buy other stuff to. Looks like you used Powersportsnetworks's (I think that's it?) set up for the page, I'd try to steer away from that in the future if you can and make something more unique. Invest in a professional website designer when you get the chance, it will put the site at the next level. These are just my thoughts, I'm not in marketing. good luck

scottpA_GS · September 19, 2007, 10:26:15 AM

Quote from: frankieG on September 19, 2007, 09:57:25 AM
this is ours from work, i have nothing to do with the look or how hit works, but we do a lot of online business

http://www.alpha-sports.com/

just one note, not everyone has broadband so sites should prolly keep that in mind

Cool Frankie.. Do you handle the online orders? I think you mentioned before that you would be working w/ their eBay items?

pandy · September 19, 2007, 12:44:42 PM

Quote from: scottpA_GS on September 19, 2007, 07:12:45 AM
OK... no one wants to give any input? I would just like to know your favorite online stores

Give us some time!

I like new enough, too. I'm not so crazy about cyclegear.com 's navigation.

There's a lot of good stuff at http://www.oneidasuzuki.com , but it's hard to find sometimes.

This one isn't motorcycle, but I've found it to be one of the easiest to navigate, and it's one of my fave "browse" sites: http://www.autohausaz.com/

CndnMax · September 19, 2007, 02:32:10 PM

Quote from: trumpetguy on September 19, 2007, 07:47:01 AM
I like the site navigation on this site (and I have purchased from them):
http://www.motorcyclesuperstore.com/

I don't like MAW's navigation (dinosaur-era):
http://www.accwhse.com/

Whatever you design, it should be easy to find what you're looking for without a lot of scrolling and manual searching.

+5
If things are hard to find most people will just look else where.

scottpA_GS · September 19, 2007, 02:55:17 PM

GREAT...

Some good response now

thanks guys... keep the ideas coming

Do you guys find product/vehicle reviews helpful? Do you read them or leave them?

The owners want me to do a e-news letter as well.. I dont like the idea but, do any of you subscribe to any motorcycle related ones? What are your thoughts on that?

What about other tools? Is there anything that you LOVE about a non retail site that you would like to see incorporated into a online retail motorcycle shop? Forums? Wallpapers? Live event video? Stuff like that?

I would like to incorporate some ideas that will keep people coming to the site daily. maybe a WOOT type thing?

CndnMax · September 19, 2007, 03:32:21 PM

I think reviews would be a plus, I try to find reviews on most of the things i buy just to get a feel for what to expect from the item.

sanjay · September 19, 2007, 04:26:51 PM

Quote from: scottpA_GS on September 19, 2007, 02:55:17 PM
GREAT...

Some good response now thanks guys... keep the ideas coming

Do you guys find product/vehicle reviews helpful? Do you read them or leave them?

The owners want me to do a e-news letter as well.. I dont like the idea but, do any of you subscribe to any motorcycle related ones? What are your thoughts on that?

What about other tools? Is there anything that you LOVE about a non retail site that you would like to see incorporated into a online retail motorcycle shop? Forums? Wallpapers? Live event video? Stuff like that?

I would like to incorporate some ideas that will keep people coming to the site daily. maybe a WOOT type thing?

I like the idea of having reviews on the site. Just a quick user rating of how they like the product (1-5 stars or something like that). Something like on Amazon or Apple's online store.

No offense Frankie, but I'm not a fan of the alpha-sports page. Too busy, animated gifs, difficult to decide where to click. Same reason I don't like MAW's site. I'd like to see something with a simple nav bar along the top or side, with easy-to-read fonts and colors. Easy navigation (keep track of how deep in the tree you are). If there are close-outs or sales or new items, have it tastefully in the nav menu instead of flashing or twirling or anything like that.

frankieG · September 19, 2007, 05:10:17 PM

i help people with motorcycle purchases(i do not sell) and equipment. i help out with repairs, offer the owner advise and yes i do the e-bay store thing.

scottpA_GS · October 15, 2007, 04:46:49 PM

OK...

Its almost 100% done

www.cernics.com

As I said, I would like to offer all members of GSTwin a discount

let me know if you need anything.

I would still like your input as well... what do you like/dislike about the new site. What would you like to see added/taken away?

I want to send out a big THANKS

for all your input! I hope that our new site will help you all find the parts you need keep your GS or ?? on the road

CndnMax · October 15, 2007, 05:24:02 PM

Site looks great

, does that discount include free shipping?

scottpA_GS · October 15, 2007, 07:22:37 PM

Free shipping is possible

I am looking at offering free shipping on most orders over $100

All that aside. All members please contact me for ANY items you need GS or other ATV, MX, Street or

. I will get you the best price possible. i know I cant compete w/ some of larger online sites but I will do what I can

Again thanks for all your help

Keep the comments and Ideas coming

scottpA_GS · October 16, 2007, 07:09:01 PM

Anymore input guys?

So far I think the site looks AWESOME!

Please feel free to criticize and add ideas

Also feel free to order ANYTHING @ www.cernics.com for DEEP DISCOUNTS! I will do whatever I can for GSTwin members

pandy · October 16, 2007, 08:20:06 PM

Easy navigation! I like!! I don't need anything right now, but I'll definitely check your site out next time I need something!

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