Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Hi Guys, Just thought I would give you a bit of an update as I know it's been dragging on. The new website is in its final throws, as some of you know I decided on doing this project myself and it's taken the best part of 7 months. I paid for the development side and eccomerce from a large software company who have done sites such as Reebok UK, I had help from a fantastic member on here called Cal and can't thank him enough for his patience and fantastic design work. So what did I do ? Unfortunately a website doesnt just have parts and sections appear from thin air (who knew ?) ... The website is built around excel spreadsheets with lots and lots of columns linked together with images etc. Might not sound a great deal but between doing that, running another business and running Tarmac Sportz it's been a bit busy, plus to put it into perspective the old site has around 200 products, the new site will have around 8000 - yep I said EIGHT THOUSAND !! I've attached the Poster thats going in Banzai magazines Japfest edition and want to thank you all for helping Tarmac Sportz grow from selling bonnet lifters to potentially/hopefully being one of the largest Japanese after market parts suppliers in the UK. I really hope you enjoy the new site which should be released by the end of the month, i've invested every penny ever earnt into it so i'm on the breadline at the moment - literally lol.. but once I start seeing some return I promise I will do an open day and bbq/meet for all you guys. Love you all Chris 4 Quote
glrnet Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Well done mate, lots of hard work which I hope comes to fruition for you Quote
Shaun1982 Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 I hope it all goes well for you mate. I'll be wanting bits in future off you anyway. Can't say when as it's tight on funds with a wedding to pay for. But yeah definitely want some bits from you when that time comes Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Now you just need to give us some 50% vouchers on launch date and you're good to go! Still using CardSave? Well done! Quote
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 8, 2013 Author Posted May 8, 2013 Cheers guys, I am using Cardsave ta Adrian. When you come to the BBQ meet you can have a 50% off lunch date with pleasure my man Quote
glrnet Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 So we get it free and Adrian gets to pay 50%, cool Quote
gsexr Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Good luck mate and top marks for putting all the hard work in and keeping the faith Quote
marzman Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Great work mate. Takes some cojones to build up to a venture like this... im impressed. Quote
raduv66 Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Can't wait to see the new site mate you've already been very helpful to a new forum member as I am and will be doing business with you in the future BBQ could be a great event . Good luck on the evolving Tarmac Sports. Quote
Humpy Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Nice one Chris, hard work will pay off.... eventually!!! Seriously though hat off to you and your a fantastic trader on here and you deserve it Quote
Voodoo Vix Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Well done, that's some work there ! Looking forward to seeing it up and running Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 8000 products... So glad I just sold my house. I don't think I could handle a mortgage and your new site! Quote
Will370z Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Great work, some serious effort in there and looks impressive. As ive said before top marks for customer service and the hard work you put in to get everything all ok for us. Its greatly appreciated and means we keep coming back. Keep it up matey. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted May 8, 2013 Posted May 8, 2013 Well done Chris and look forward to seeing your hardwork. Always available at the end of a phone if you need help...or a mate to share a beer with Quote
Arran Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Good luck with the all new look business fella, does that mean your Z parts range will be expanded aswell? If so looking forward to looking what you have in store Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Good luck with the all new look business fella, does that mean your Z parts range will be expanded aswell? If so looking forward to looking what you have in store Don't think our bank managers will be though! Quote
Stutopia Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Good luck, always impressed by someone who can build up a business for themself, looking forward to browsing for goodies. Hope it goes very well. Quote
14N Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Nice one Chris. Very best of luck with this and all your future ventures. Quote
Payco Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Chris. Congratulations. I wish you every success as you move forward. The service you have always given me has been A1 which i am sure is consistent with everyone you have supplied goods to. Look forward to seeing the new site and purchasing future products from you. Well done mate. Payco Quote
Keyser Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Nice one Christopher - maybe 1 or 2 things on the new site for my next project then 1 Quote
ChrisS Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Don't trust this man......... Well done bud, from pasting table and a white sheet to a sexy global web site. Hope to see you soon. Cheers Dull FVC Quote
Ebized Posted May 9, 2013 Posted May 9, 2013 Looking and sounding very professional - well done Chris you have certainly been a great asset for this community 1 Quote
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