fine boxes slideshow:
I have too many websites and a total re-design is underway, a distillation from 4 sites down to 2. These will be: box-making.com – incorporating the smartBoxmaker range of box makers’ hardware, materials, books and aids. fine-boxes.com – incorporating flute-cases.com The two sites will be simplified and rationalised whilst trying to preserve the level of information, the personal feel and look of the sites for which I’ve received much positive feedback. The work was originally scheduled to be completed to coincide with the re-launch of the complete smartWare range around the middle of November – but the best laid plans … One thing that rather pleased me: the company I’m working with to produce the new sites were very sceptical about the value of a slideshow with so many images – 1600, not the modern way at all. In fact, more than 5 or 6 seems to be rather frowned on! But I’ve remained confident that it is of value and a good intro to what I do here. This view is supported, much to the surprise of the company [and slight annoyance I suspect] as Google analytics shows that the average time visitors spend on the slideshow is around 5 1/2 mins – an eternity in internet terms. I think this vindicates my position – whether or not I get more sales or business as a result is another matter, of course. But it suggests a certain … engagement! If you haven’t already visited yet, please give it a go … | 
