Opinions Wanted

[Sprinkler Buddy]

I agree, changed it to this, I think! lol

[Czorny]

If my opinion counts, I don't like the way the sticker is designed in general. It looks...well...too amateurish an ad can be.

Firstly, the black color is too strict to be so widely used in one single ad of stuff like a sprinkler head indicator. That produces a wrong impression - not "sprinkler buddy", but "sprinkler master sergeant". I even thought you were trying to sell landmines or some other **** o'that kind first. And again, who the hell told you that yellow text is good?

Secondly, the piles with American flag and a "recyclable" sign look really damn ugly! (NP, just my impression). At least, stuff of that kind was always treated as a "bad idea". Are you sure you really need these visual effects?

Thirdly, those red, white and blue arrows are 1000% unnecessary, while other arrows are absolutely ok.

And, at last, the quality of all images is below standard. Four photos seem blurred (I bet they are, actually - and what for?), the "dot" over "i" in "Sprinkler" has its sides torn(I believe the problem is in DPI), and that's not great at all, you know.

Anyway, that's just my personal opinion. Hope that portion of pure criticism would not offend you.

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Mommy!! lol

Not offended, I respect all opinions.

[Jim Gillum]

Old rule...
Make it for the dumbest customer.....

The arrows don't look great ...but....it seems easier to understand....

[kju385]

How does one find the dumbest customer for testing?

Originally Posted by Czorny

Secondly, the piles with American flag and a "recyclable" sign look really damn ugly! (NP, just my impression). At least, stuff of that kind was always treated as a "bad idea". Are you sure you really need these visual effects?

This is a good point, surely the same effect can be achieved with better images and without the grey boxes.

[Sprinkler Buddy]

I have had enough of this. lol

I know all won't approve of my final decision here because our opinions are so greatly different but here it is.

Thanks again for all those that have had a hand in helping me bring this together.

Maybe one day you'll see this in your local hardware store :-)

[kju385]

It has been an interesting topic

Here is before and after, just for fun

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Such a simple task that took hours to develop. lol

[kju385]

Still, I think it was worth your while when you look at the differences from the initial sketch.
Now it makes more sense from the start.

[sundancerz]

It's missing a Phone # . Businesses should always have their phone# everywhere. Many customers might leave if they have to go find it.

[Sprinkler Buddy]

My # is on my website. I figured it costing just a couple of dollars to buy an individual indicator, no one is going to bother to call before trying it from a brick and mortar location. I also am not by the phone 24/7 being I still run my lawn care business until this grows enough that I can do this full time.

I do have my # on post cards that I am sending out in the near future. Not seeing the product first hand like you would in a store is where I think it will spawn the calls. The post card will be directing folks directly to the website, e-mail, or contact #.

All of this is new to me, I'm learning as I go and will make adjustments as needed.

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Originally Posted by kju385

Still, I think it was worth your while when you look at the differences from the initial sketch.
Now it makes more sense from the start.

No doubt! I tested it in Lowe's this mourning and while everyone didn't see the benefits, they did realize what it was and how to use it. Those that I felt really liked it and was interested, I gave them a free one to try for taking the time to comment.

Some really get excited and it really gets me excited that they are.

[snakeair]

Just approve it mate. If you keep messing with it, you'll have the final version in 2013. lol

[sundancerz]

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy

My # is on my website. I also am not by the phone 24/7 being I still run my lawn care business until this grows enough that I can do this full time.

It's only on 1 page...It's one of those things that won't hurt and could possibility help here and there. I've seen people get sidetracked and never follow up...meaning they got interested and wanted to talk to you...started looking for the telly got side tracked and never called...now if they say it everywhere you would have talked to em or a message might have been left. I understand you may not be next to the phone 24/7 but that handy little instrument will take a message..right.. ;-)

just food for thought... and your ad looks good

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Originally Posted by snakeair

Just approve it mate. If you keep messing with it, you'll have the final version in 2013. lol

It's off being printed, no more changes! Yeah! lol

Even had time to rebuild the porch bench for the wife today. lol Time to go watch Shark Tank:-)

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Now that I have my 7x7 sticker, here's an example of what it will look like in the display. This isn't exactly to scale but it'll give you the idea I believe. Once my neighbor has finished making my display out of aluminum, I'll put it together so all of you can see the finished display with the product in it.

[Sprinkler Buddy]

Here's what it looks like in a store front. Thanks for all the help, I think it turned out great.

[snakeair]

That looks perfect.

[J from Michigan]

Too much green/white/black... made my eyes go cross.
- add another color, preferably blue for the water.

I liked "sticker #3" (I think)- Measure, Cut, Insert, Install.

Skip the "instructions" type info of the others, and the highlight how easy it is to install.

[kju385]

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy

Here's what it looks like in a store front. Thanks for all the help, I think it turned out great.

Interesting, in the printed version right hand side blocks with icons look far better than in the original draft.
Anyways, people can't miss it now among the sprinklers