Hearthlist Digest #479 - Monday, August 28, 2000 HearthNet Report by "Craig Issod" <[email protected]>
(back) Subject: HearthNet Report From: "Craig Issod" <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 21:40:03 -0400 --=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D_-1244695691=3D=3D_ma=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"us-ascii" ; format=3D"flowed" HearthNet traffic increased 50%+ over 1999 Wow! Things are really starting to hop on the HearthNet web site. We currently have over 1900 visitors per day visiting the site, up over 50% from last year at this time when it was 1200 per day. considering that last year was Y2K, this looks even better. It appears that Hearth dealers and manufacturers will continue on their lucky winning streak this year. HearthNet closes to new Stove and Fireplace Manufacturers Although we still have openings for accessory and retailer listings, we are not currently accepting new advertising/sponsorships/listings from stove and fireplace makers. The current selection of Stove/Fireplace manufacturers at http://hearth.com/prod.html cover virtually all facets of the industry. Many of these manufacturers have been with our "mall" for years, and we are interested in keeping these loyal customers happy. For the remainder of this year, we will only consider adding new appliance manufacturers when an existing one leaves the directory. Retailers and accessory manufacturers can contact us at <mailto:[email protected]> for information on promoting their product lines. HearthNet poll shows customer concerned about high heating costs A recent poll on HearthNet asks: Do the recent increases in home heating oil and LP gas affect you? (answers follow - 466 responded) Yes, I'm concerned and looking for ways to save (410) 87% Slightly concerned, but not doing anything about it yet (28) 6% Not concerned at all..energy is still very cheap (28) 6% As you can see by these numbers, the online customer may be looking for more than just a decorative appliance! New Stuff Be sure to refer your customers and staff to the following educational = pages Updated Links Page: http://www.hearth.com/what/links.html Article on Gasketing: http://hearth.com/what/gasket.html Article on Glass Cleaning: http://hearth.com/what/cleanglass.html Don't forget to stop in and join the forum...you might be able to help some others with an answer. Stop by at: http://hearth.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html Lastly, make certain that you post your "dogs", used stoves and other such merchandise on the trading post at: http://chi.hearth.com/post/search.html Good Luck in the selling season.... ------------------------------------------------------ Craig Issod HearthNet at http://www.hearth.com [email protected] Everything your Hearth Desires ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ --=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D_-1244695691=3D=3D_ma=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Content-Type: text/enriched; charset=3D"us-ascii" HearthNet traffic increased 50%+ over 1999 Wow! Things are really starting to hop on the HearthNet web site. We currently have over 1900 visitors per day visiting the site, up over 50% from last year at this time when it was 1200 per day. considering that last year was Y2K, this looks even better. It appears that Hearth dealers and manufacturers will continue on their lucky winning streak this year. HearthNet closes to new Stove and Fireplace Manufacturers Although we still have openings for accessory and retailer listings, we are not currently accepting new advertising/sponsorships/listings from stove and fireplace makers. The current selection of Stove/Fireplace manufacturers at http://hearth.com/prod.html cover virtually all facets of the industry. Many of these manufacturers have been with our "mall" for years, and we are interested in keeping these loyal customers happy. For the remainder of this year, we will only consider adding new appliance manufacturers when an existing one leaves the directory. Retailers and accessory manufacturers can contact us at <<mailto:[email protected]> for information on promoting their product lines. HearthNet poll shows customer concerned about high heating costs A recent poll on HearthNet asks: <bold>Do the recent increases in home heating oil and LP gas affect you? </bold>(answers follow - 466 responded) Yes, I'm concerned and looking for ways to save (410) 87% Slightly concerned, but not doing anything about it yet (28) 6% Not concerned at all..energy is still very cheap (28) 6% As you can see by these numbers, the online customer may be looking for more than just a decorative appliance! New Stuff Be sure to refer your customers and staff to the following educational pages Updated Links Page: http://www.hearth.com/what/links.html Article on Gasketing: http://hearth.com/what/gasket.html Article on Glass Cleaning: http://hearth.com/what/cleanglass.html Don't forget to stop in and join the forum...you might be able to help some others with an answer. Stop by at: http://hearth.com/ceilidh/ceilidh.html Lastly, make certain that you post your "dogs", used stoves and other such merchandise on the trading post at: http://chi.hearth.com/post/search.html Good Luck in the selling season.... ------------------------------------------------------ Craig Issod HearthNet at http://www.hearth.com [email protected] Everything your Hearth Desires ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ --=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D_-1244695691=3D=3D_ma=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D--