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Creative Collectives Online - What You Need to Know

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Post by VSC Admin Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:08 pm

INTRODUCTION

Firstly a quick note for very new VSC members. You can liaise and ask questions directly with CCO in our Members Only - Private Suite at the bottom of the board. You'll recognise the right forum when you get there.

And now, welcome! Please feel at home as you explore. We know you're anxious to get on with it and the temptation will be there to 'pick the eyes' out of a post like this which is rather lengthy. But please do read it all from top to bottom. We've done our best to include all helpful information we can think of and then put it in the one place for your convenience. It will help you understand the full story and how Creative Collectives Online can positively change your online selling future. It will enlighten you as to how Vipers began, formed a collaboration with Creative Collectives Online, and how we all jig and jive together here now. The collaboration aside there is a distinction. CCO and VSC are separate independent entities and each have a distinct and separate role here...

Creative Collectives Online - Provides all the wherewithal; the knowledge, expertise, tools and support for you to create your own standalone and 'collective' website, or to integrate your existing website or shop. CCO is the engine room - our website developer, integrations expert and host.

Vipers Sellers Collective - Provides this forum board, an online seller based community where you can discuss almost anything you want, mostly uncensored, share your own selling experiences and expertise, obtain information and guidance from others with the same shared objective. Vipers also looks after our social media marketing.

Most importantly though, if you are looking to apply your accumulated online selling knowledge, skills, patience, and perseverance to a new and exciting business model, you are on the right track. The CCO model is based on a combination of selling as an individual from your own personalised website and 'collectively' with your shop on the same website (selling platform) with the shops of other sellers. This is where your journey to fulfill your goal of advancement and individual economic autonomy begins and ends - with success! Please read on and explore.

THE BACK STORY

Vipers Sellers Collective, or VSC, was started by a group of Etsy sellers who were generally unhappy with the developing culture, bad business ethos, and direction the Etsy selling platform was taking. These sellers banded together with a common objective - to create some sort of central hub - a shop directory of sorts and a 'collective' way of offering their wares for sale online. The 'wherewithal' of achieving their objective, along with some other goals, was a matter of many shared ideas and cooperative discussion. An effective, autonomous and promising way forward was required. In the beginning and despite many excellent ideas the 'wherewithal' was elusive.

Creative Collectives Online, or CCO is a highly skilled and accredited web building and hosting provider, right across the globe. CCO is indentured across a broad user demographic with vastly diversified technical requisites. CCO's accreditations, qualifications, and client reviews are outstanding and nothing short of first class. These outstanding attributes made it very easy for VSC to identify the 'wherewithal' that had initially been so elusive.  A very strong and highly functional collaboration was formed between VSC and CCO. A collaboration provisioning the total wherewithal of what is required to design, develop, implement and maintain appealing websites and web pages. CCO provides all the technical requisites to advance what now is a shared objective. Together, CCO and VSC are building a community of like-minded online sellers who are artists of hand-made and curators of vintage and rare collectibles. The model employed by CCO is unique. This uniqueness is another very special point of difference. Sellers have autonomous control of their their own personalised and independent websites which are also all intricately interconnected and showcased 'collectively' with others on a multi seller website or seller platform, not entirely dissimilar to the Etsy site of old that we all loved.

Currently it all looks like this ... https://creativecollectives.store   is the portal website of Creative Collectives Online (CCO) featuring independent/indie handmade items and those of Artists, Artisans and Curators of vintage and collectible brands. It includes product catalogues, category display pages, and interactive look-books. It is here at https://creativecollectives.store that your autonomous shop/website along with the shops/websites of other Vipers members, is hosted and showcased.

Creative Collectives Online - The Human Element, or perhaps we should be saying, 'the brilliant mind and hands' behind CCO. The principal of CCO is an ex-Etsy seller and a lady of infinite charm, an enormous appetite for challenge, possessing seemingly inexhaustible knowledge and a skill set she is pleased to exclusively dedicate, mostly pro bono, to Vipers members. Her name is Simone and in just 60 days she achieved what the naysayers said was impossible. But the impossible is exactly what incites Simone to prove otherwise. Her extraordinary amount of nicely understated, elegant and artistic work in that very short time will forever speak for itself.

Simone shares her expertise of eighteen years invested across a very broad spectrum of website design and development, facilitated for both high-end corporations and for small business - worldwide. She has formal training and a lengthy background in fine artistry. This creates a very special 'point of difference' when it comes to website design. This point of difference is a valuable personal attribute and an asset for others like VSC and its members. It's a rare and unique combination of skills that when combined creates visually appealing compositions and web pages that encourage visitors (buyers) to stay on a website (perhaps yours) much longer. This marriage of disciplines, expertise and fine skills also provides the appropriate SEO that enables visitors to find your website in the first place. Simone is passionate about what she does and says, "I love all forms of design, and adore making order out of chaos."

CREATIVE COLLECTIVES ONLINE - COSTS, PRACTICALITIES & BENEFITS

Before we get on with the many benefits of a CCO subscription for you, let's do something a bit different and put the cost up front and centre. You won't need to search through any fine print or enter your card details somewhere, as is often and so annoyingly the case these days, before you find out what something will cost.

Cost to you is just $10.00 per Calendar Month. That is less than two cups of coffee per month. But why not take advantage of some true value-added savings by opting for a term subscription. Here is CCO's full schedule of costs...

$10.00 Subscription for 1 month
$40.00 Subscription for 6 months
$75.00 Subscription for 12 months


If you would like CCO to install SSL certification for you that is a once-off cost of $27.50. SSL Stands for 'Secure Sockets Layer.' SSL is a secure protocol developed for sending information securely over the Internet.

Let's now have a close look at what you can expect for a very low and comfortably affordable outlay. Please remember that what you are about to read now is all inclusive for $10.00 per month. There are no hidden or nasty surprises for you later on.

The first really big thing with your new website or shopfront, if you choose that option, is individual economic autonomy. The practicalities and rewards associated with those three words are enormous. Please stop and think about what they specifically mean to you for just a moment. Then please read on. There may be many more practicalities and rewards here that you haven?t really thought of.

What follows is what is offered 'Exclusively' to Vipers members!

If you want to create a new standalone website or shop:
CCO will create it for you, with its own cart and checkout, communications module, feedback capabilities, and all the other bells and whistles you would reasonably expect. It can be optioned as much or as little as you like. It's all dependent upon your own preferences. Your new website, the 'look and feel' of it, will reflect you, your brand, and the types of items you sell. You have complete control over the content and the aesthetics - how you want to present yourself and your business to the world.

Here is just one of the big points of difference between CCO and other seller platforms. It is something quite special that would be a great way to start off for some sellers. If you already have an existing standalone website hosted elsewhere, or an Etsy shop, or Pattern site, an eBay shop perhaps, or an e-commerce site of any description, or from any other selling platform, any and all of these can be very easily integrated with CCO. These sites can be brought to complete and vibrant life with full functionality under the umbrella and within the security of CCO and its backup vault. You still have your independent site but with one very strong selling advantage and that is your site will also be 'collectively' included with other Vipers shops or websites on the one CCO website or selling platform - a selling platform not dissimilar to the Etsy site of old. You don't need to make any adjustments to existing hosting arrangements unless you wish to do so.

Your new standalone website is yours - always yours. You own it lock stock and barrel. If you ever decide to discontinue membership and have your site hosted elsewhere you can do so with a minimum of fuss. the site is yours to do with as you wish - forever.

You receive your own website hosting space with CCO and a site backup vault. Your site is forever safe.

Irrespective of how you configure or option your site CCO will provide direct, personal and practical help for you at each step along the way.

It doesn't matter what configuration you choose CCO also provides a variety of ways buyers and clients can explore your work, contact you, and purchase from you.

CCO can ensure, like with other of its websites, that yours is SSL compliant and secure and provides all the functionality you would expect on any 'secure e-commerce site' such as, fully optioned and secure payment facilities and checkout, direct communication between buyer and seller, feedback and reviews. The list goes on and the best of all is that you are the person totally and autonomously in charge of it all.

CCO does not dilly dally getting you up and running. If you ask existing members how long it will take to build your new website you will be told between one and three days depending on your requirements and preparedness.

Likewise speaking with current members, if you were to ask how long (short) a time it took for their sites to be indexed, the answer on average is just one week. Naturally it is then up to each website owner to invest some time doing their own applicable onsite SEO (Search Engine Optimization), ensuring they are found under the search terms they employ. But for those who struggle with SEO, as many do, CCO will help with that too.

If you already have a standalone website or shop:
As mentioned above if you have an existing site such as your own independent website, Etsy shop, or Pattern site, an eBay shop perhaps, or an e-commerce site of any description, or any other selling platform, they can all be integrated with CCO, with full functionality and optioned to your own specifications. This is a very easy transition.

Whether it's a new website you are planning, or integrating an existing one, CCO will get things happening quickly for you and have you up and running in no time. As you progress there may be a bit of a learning curve with Wordpress if you haven't used it before but CCO wanted the best and Wordpress is certainly that. Remember, CCO and members are always available to help if required. As part of a collective you are never on your own - never. You will always have good help from other members who are just as interested in your success as they are in their own.

Members are afforded all the same options, services and support with an existing standalone website or shop hosted elsewhere, as they would if subscribing to a new CCO website.

Other Services and Support from CCO:
The CCO website includes product catalogues, product displays, category pages, Interactive Look-Books and Seasonal Look-Books. The creativecollectives.store facilitates communications with buyers and streamlines the purchase of items from each artist, artisan and curator directly, or via member's own websites.

This is another terrific point of difference - catalogues can be embedded on your own website and shared on your social media networks, via email, or any way you'd like to dovetail it with your own promotional efforts. Display within each category and brand directory is random thus ensuring fair exposure for all members. The random displays with your contact form and onsite purchasing facilities will provide a variety of ways buyers and clients can explore your work, contact you and purchase from you.

Ongoing education, assistance and oversight is integral as is 'one on one' practical support especially for those just starting out. If you are like many other people and need help understanding Google SEO, on-site SEO, and organic SEO, CCO is always directly available (please make allowance though for time zone differences) via email and onsite here to answer your questions promptly. Existing Vipers members too, are always very happy to help others.

The options are plentiful. You choose the options you wish to use immediately, leaving the many other options provided within your CCO subscription until you are ready to employ them. You do not need to use anything other than the online shop. However other options, designed to take your brand to full and robust independence in terms of online search are there ready and waiting for you, whenever you decide to use them.

CCO provides freebies and special offers for members. The best example of this is the very low subscription price for those who are Vipers members. Also there is currently a downloadable SEO course available now onsite that is free to Vipers members. CCO will always explore ways to incentivise subscriptions for both new and existing members.

The quality of CCO will always be exceptional and dedicated to handmade and vintage and will always provide a beautiful access point so that buyers can click through to your multiple existing online venues in an interactive, efficient and user-friendly 'community' environment.

CCO does not take any commission. CCO simply charges $10 or lower per month, unless you choose to participate 'collectively' in any member-initiated promotions and marketing initiatives of that nature.

The CCO site will never become too large or complicated for buyers to find things because of its unique technical structure and the business model it employs.

This is another great service from CCO that is almost unheard of - all Vipers members can ask questions and discuss any CCO related topic direct with Simone from CCO in the 'Members Only Private Suite' towards the bottom of this board in the relative forum there. Please understand that in some instances there may be a delay in direct response from Simone because of World Time Zones. Existing members will also always try and help.

Please do be aware that any content not deemed appropriate to be included in creativecollectives.store promotions (for example, items that are not handmade or vintage) will result in your website and other links being temporarily withdrawn. CCO understands that mistakes can happen and will always assist in helping you 'get it right' and back in order quickly. This is very important in maintaining the integrity of CCO (and member websites) and protecting everyone's dedication to hand-made and vintage.

Simone from CCO says with great passion and enthusiasm... "I love and have supported handmade and vintage for many years, and I understand first-hand the importance of personal freedom and economic autonomy for Artists."

CCO CONTACT DETAILS

All you need to do now is contact Simone at studioflowerchild@icloud.com or via chat at creativecollectives.store or via this forum board to discuss what is right for you and will best deliver the type of online selling experience and future you have in mind. Simone looks forward to hearing from you and helping create the very exact type of online selling presence you want.

This same narrative is repeated in the public section of the forum board. In the members only section you will have direct contact with CCO and can ask questions there and obtain direct personal support.

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