A simple and free way to get your shop on the web
Ive noticed quite a few threads here regarding setting up websites. As well as some asking about valid developer rates and things like that.
I am an IT Director for a large CNC manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
During my free time i have developed a marketplace that i really think can be of use to you folks. While it is simple to get your shop signed up and start taking quote requests, i am glad to help you in any way i can.
I am going to briefly explain how it works. Signing up is free.
When you sign up as a vendor you get a dedicated page for your shop. Here you can list the types of work you do , any equipment you have available, any types of accolades you may have, photos, really anything you want. It can be as simple or as complicated as you like.
Once you have this set up, you simply list your specific services. Customers can then browse or search for these services. Once they find what they are looking for, they send you a "quote request". This is just an informal message specifying what they want done, it can also include cad files or even machine ready code. You would then reply back with a quote, or decline the job, or ignore it entirely. If they accept your quote, it turns into an order, they pay the price you have quoted, and you can begin doing the job.
All of this handled directly on the website so you do not need to worry about obtaining your own credit card processing or anything like that.
So that being said, i am happy to answer any questions or concerns. I truly hope this can be the answer to the ever present question of how to get your shop on the internet.
Check out the site here and please let me know what you think.
Makezee - Making, Made Easy
Thank You,
Adam
Ive noticed quite a few threads here regarding setting up websites. As well as some asking about valid developer rates and things like that.
I am an IT Director for a large CNC manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania.
During my free time i have developed a marketplace that i really think can be of use to you folks. While it is simple to get your shop signed up and start taking quote requests, i am glad to help you in any way i can.
I am going to briefly explain how it works. Signing up is free.
When you sign up as a vendor you get a dedicated page for your shop. Here you can list the types of work you do , any equipment you have available, any types of accolades you may have, photos, really anything you want. It can be as simple or as complicated as you like.
Once you have this set up, you simply list your specific services. Customers can then browse or search for these services. Once they find what they are looking for, they send you a "quote request". This is just an informal message specifying what they want done, it can also include cad files or even machine ready code. You would then reply back with a quote, or decline the job, or ignore it entirely. If they accept your quote, it turns into an order, they pay the price you have quoted, and you can begin doing the job.
All of this handled directly on the website so you do not need to worry about obtaining your own credit card processing or anything like that.
So that being said, i am happy to answer any questions or concerns. I truly hope this can be the answer to the ever present question of how to get your shop on the internet.
Check out the site here and please let me know what you think.
Makezee - Making, Made Easy
Thank You,
Adam