saint308 Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Those if you that have websites, what do you use for color charts? Do you take close pictures of actual baits? How many colors do you list? I guess what I am saying is I don't really pour red bug, but I can. Do I put that on my list? Just not real sure how to do this. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Saint; there are a zillion colors out there. The point is where do you draw the line. I show baisic colors and a few "fancy" ones; then you say that custom pourings are available. Or you can say if you don't see a color you like here email me and I'll pour it for you. Something along those lines. Those color charts consist of an awful lot of pictures and if you hire it out it can be expensive. I don't think I would download a chart from another site; that might get you into trouble. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripped Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 hello Saint, I do my fathers website for him and you may take a look at his color chart to get some ideas if you would like. http://www.freewebs.com/hawghunnalures/colorchart.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 I like your color chart!! I think I might have something that came with my digital camera that might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Tripped - I noticed the bait names are trade marked and color charts are copyrighted. Do you have to apply for each and every one of them or do you get a copyright and trademark that covers everything your business produces? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Saint, We started off with the 4 colors we use all the time. I put on the site that we can make any color you need. When a customer ordered a color I had to make, I would make one extra and keep it for pictures. I always put it on the site no matter how weird the color is, our sales have increased alot since we have pictures of more colors. As far as taking the pictures, I would use the macro function and get a close shot, from there you can crop it to size. This is an example: Lighting and a tripod is also important. I have been wanting to take the shots in day light because I really like the look of other members sites, just have not got around to it yet. Hope this helps...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Wow...you mean really close. I took some pics and put them on my site for the color chart, but they are not near that close. Take a look and tell me what you think www.alchibaits.com. I have not had a whole lot of sun here, so I was only able to get 5 pics so far. I have about 10-15 colors I can put assuming I get good weather. Thanks. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Looks good to me except for the pearl, looks like there is red and blue glitter in it? I would maybe add a description with the names or a close up so buyers can see whats in them. Just ideas....Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Yeah, there is red and blue flake in them. I had a guy order them that way. That was the first pearl I ever poured. I wish they would not have come out so clear. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 That's as good as any color chart out there Saint. I'd say you're well on your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Sock Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Wow...you mean really close. I took some pics and put them on my site for the color chart, but they are not near that close. Take a look and tell me what you think www.alchibaits.com. I have not had a whole lot of sun here, so I was only able to get 5 pics so far. I have about 10-15 colors I can put assuming I get good weather. Thanks. Saint. More colors equal more sales. I like the ends like that they look good. I personally like full size bait shots on websites, stay away from swatchs, they never do baits justice. i noticed yoiur bargain bin too. You used the words "leftovers" Just my opinion but I would stay away from the word leftovers, maybe use something like multi colored sample packs. People also like "click on buttons for larger view", again just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Sock: I would agree about the wording. I would also agree about the click on for larger viewing. However, I made this site myself and have no idea how to create the larger images. I do not even know if it possible on that site. Hopefully, at some point I will upgrade to a better site. Like I said, I am working on gettin gmore color pics up there, but mom nature won't cut me a break. Thanks everyone for your thoughts, please keep them coming. Saint. P.S. I made some decals and sent one to a customer as a thank you. He emailed me to thank me and was pretty excited. Just a thought for you guys. A pretty inexpensive way to keep contact and maybe drum up some referral business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Saint - Are you making clear, see through or a solid decal? Any tips on making decals? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted May 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Mine are a white oval. If you go to www.labasscats.com you will see a scanned version of it on the homepage. That is my old bass club. I got my decals from graphicsland. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 That decal looks nice Saint - you are really getting it together. I am on the fence right now about starting a site. How do you like the Office Live webhosting? Thanks for the info, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Smallie: I would not know the difference between good and bad webhosting? This type of stuff is so foreign to me. I am a numbers guy, and this type of tech stuff just ain't my bag. Sorry, wish I could be more help. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Saint; are you an Acadian? www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Nova: if you are referring to Acadian from Nova Scotia, then yes I am. My family is form up there. Their last names are St. Germain (pretty french) and Broussard. Down herre we don't call ourselves acadians, we call ourselves cajuns and coonasses. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I pretty much have the color chart done now. I will just go in and clean it up. I want to make it a bit more uniform. I will add colors as I go. I have 15 basic colors up right now. Now I just want to get some good pics of sticks and trick worms. Thanks for all of everyone's help. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Saint, I know about the cajuns/acadians. What part of the province are they from? Broussard sounds like New Brunswick and St Germain from the Valley area. In any case, it's nice to find another Acadian on TU. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint308 Posted June 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 That I do not know. I would have to check with my parents on that. C'est bon. Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Reid Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Looking good Saint. Your site has the basics and most of what you want and need on it. The Colour Chart is a good idea and should work well for you. Add as many colours as you can & want but always make sure it loads easily and quickly. When I joined the net here originally back in about 94 there was less than 10,000 people NZ wide online and one thing I learnt then especially with the narrow bandwidth at that time was if it took time to load I and people just didnt hang around. While high definition pictures are a pleasure to look at they can sure tie up bandwidth and time. No longer as true as then but worth remembering. Will have to start on mine shortly. Keep going and good luck. As an idea for your photos try a photo of a big man holding up a small fish and alongside a small boy holding up a monster. Basically what you are saying and conveying is "Our baits will catch big and small and everything in between." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawyer67 Posted June 5, 2007 Report Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lurecraft.com sells a color chart for many uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
