Fine Art Gallery - Question and Review

[eyal@raziagersh]

Hi,

We recently launched a site for a sculptress in Israel. The sculptress is truely a unique individual and her works are quite amazing. The site is www.razia-bronze.com.

My question is first, since the works sold are high ticket items we never included buying capabilities, feeling that each client will require personal attention. Would you suggest adding a buying option to the site ?

Second, I would really appreciate reviews and feedback on the site. It's a project we really enjoy and would love to do more of these.

Thank you,

Eyal

[JPnyc]

If they're truly high-ticket items then just having a contact number is probably best. I somehow doubt that art collectors will be purchasing via a standard internet shopping cart, and in fact it could adversely affect the site. You might not be taken as seriously. It's a nice looking site by the way

[InfoSourcing]

Hi,

Good website, anytime you have a website that should potential reflect some revenue coming direct or indirect :)

So keeping that in mind I would suggest you to have a "Ask for Quote" instead of a Buy now button since your items are high value. Also have some customer testimonals for each product/category and some pictures from customers who have purchased it and have used it, adds value to your products.

In Ask for a Quote, make sure to capture some information regd them, some demographic questions and then get back to them via email/phone makes them feel warm abt your customer service.

Never let a lead pass by in front of you....

[justinpowell]

I agree with the prior posts that facilitating personal contact is most likely the best way to go. I like the "Request a Quote" idea and would emphasize that with a strong Call to Action. Including a phone number would also be advisable.

[kevey]

Nice site. Here's are my recommendations based upon what I experienced:

1. On the opening page: "Razia Gershon born in Israel," needs a comma after Gershon in my opinion.

2. On the Collections page: the images switch too quickly for me...you might consider adding another 2 seconds of delay.

3. The links do not all turn blue and underline when moused over.

That's about it...I couldn't find much wrong at all...nice work.

[maxreynal]

Lovely site. Very clean and easy to navigate. Wouldn't change a thing. I posted in the poll that I WOULD include the option to pay on-line, but seeing the site and the product, it's probably not a good idea because as someone suggested above it could be seen as cheesy / lowball.