Cool website. Let us know when we can buy coffee

Hey by the way, you won my Thanksgiving Karma knife and I could not get in touch with you. I tried a couple of times. If you still want it, ping me and it will be in the mail.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...300046334#2300046334

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After much consideration, I thought other coffees were burnt, over-priced, and just plain awful. As an engineer I thought I could do better. I started small, learned the hard way, and found I had a talent for taking green coffee beans to just that right point....

And my wife told me, "Hey Honey? You really should..."

And you know, women are always right!

That's a good start, JMO its best to limit the "I" phrasing throughout ones writing, be direct and it's easier to read there isn't anything wrong with what you wrote, however being a word smith .......

and the Hey Honey, put a qualifier at the end an action item, "you should" as added

So I offer for your consideration

Other coffees on the market are over roasted, over-priced, or both. Being an engineer, naturally I felt this could be done a better way.

Starting small and learning the hard way, eventually finding a superior method for converting raw green coffee beans to just the right point....

My wife told me, "Hey Honey? You really should think about selling this, it's that good..."

And you know, women are always right!

(My comments may be unwelcome as they're not about grammar. Please accept my apologies if I'm out of line.)

Somebody may have already mentioned this, but to me, the "About Us" info usually isn't my reason for visiting a site - it's the product. IMO you should have at least as much space dedicated to the product as there is to the About Me section, and it should be directly below the Welcome message. I was actually kind of confused, thinking I wasn't on the Home page, because of the About Me section. Utilize that space to present the coffee to potential customers and entice them.

Also, I'd move the facebook link to bottom of the page, or the top right corner. IMO an invitation to leave the site shouldn't be in the middle of the site, normally.

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Originally posted by FishOn:
Cool website. Let us know when we can buy coffee

Hey by the way, you won my Thanksgiving Karma knife and I could not get in touch with you. I tried a couple of times. If you still want it, ping me and it will be in the mail.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...300046334#2300046334

Email sent!

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Originally posted by rainman64:

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Originally posted by FishOn:
Cool website. Let us know when we can buy coffee

Hey by the way, you won my Thanksgiving Karma knife and I could not get in touch with you. I tried a couple of times. If you still want it, ping me and it will be in the mail.

https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...300046334#2300046334

Email sent!

Got it! I will get it in the mail asap. Glad to finally connect.

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Originally posted by HRK:

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After much consideration, I thought other coffees were burnt, over-priced, and just plain awful. As an engineer I thought I could do better. I started small, learned the hard way, and found I had a talent for taking green coffee beans to just that right point....

And my wife told me, "Hey Honey? You really should..."

And you know, women are always right!

That's a good start, JMO its best to limit the "I" phrasing throughout ones writing, be direct and it's easier to read there isn't anything wrong with what you wrote, however being a word smith .......

and the Hey Honey, put a qualifier at the end an action item, "you should" as added

So I offer for your consideration

Other coffees on the market are over roasted, over-priced, or both. Being an engineer, naturally I felt this could be done a better way.

Starting small and learning the hard way, eventually finding a superior method for converting raw green coffee beans to just the right point....

My wife told me, "Hey Honey? You really should think about selling this, it's that good..."

And you know, women are always right!

I stole your wording and removed the hot button for FacePlant.

[wordsmithmodeon]maybe change converting to roasting,[/wordsmithmodeoff]



Rustbo has a good point, maybe one of the three images below is "about me" the other "Coffee" and "Contact me" something like that, its a good start,

rainman64,

No grammar comments but I offer these for consideration:

(1) Why the donkey / jackass picture with the ordering button? Just strikes me as plain wrong .
(2) Why no comments about brewing methods you prefer for your roasts? Personally I'd be looking for which offering works best for espresso. Then for pour over....

Friends came over, I would share my various blends, and everyone always said "Damn, that's some good coffee! Do you sell it?"

Needs a comma after "said."

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The Fence Post is the only one listed as "$ a pound" vs. "$ per pound" on the others.

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Originally posted by rusbro:


Somebody may have already mentioned this, but to me, the "About Us" info usually isn't my reason for visiting a site - it's the product. IMO you should have at least as much space dedicated to the product as there is to the About Me section, and it should be directly below the Welcome message. I was actually kind of confused, thinking I wasn't on the Home page, because of the About Me section. Utilize that space to present the coffee to potential customers and entice them.

I thought about this, and added a hot link straight to the coffee.

In fact, I added a whole middle section on the home page.

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Originally posted by bald1:
rainman64,

No grammar comments but I offer these for consideration:

(1) Why the donkey / jackass picture with the ordering button? Just strikes me as plain wrong .
(2) Why no comments about brewing methods you prefer for your roasts? Personally I'd be looking for which offering works best for espresso. Then for pour over....

I added a middle section now.
See Philosophies to Coffee.

And the Donkey is Dee-Bob. He looks over the fence everyday at me and watches me roast coffee. There is an inside joke there, but again, this is only a test for my site.

Removed and replaced with a picture of me

I am not some large mainstream coffee factory with no face attached. Not am I some conglomerate corporate business.

Change "Not" to "Nor" and add a comma rather than a period after "attached," or change "Not am I" to "I am not."

Bill, some or most of this may have already been noted, but below is my recommended edit with all changes shown in brackets [].

Roasted Coffee

Selection of coffees var[ies] with [the] season. I select my coffees from several suppliers and only use what is the freshest and most flavorful [(]in my humble opinion[)]. They don't get my name if they don't meet my tastes!

Philosophy to Coffee

As I have traveled this path of roasting nirvana, I have learned the hard way that not all beans or coffee[s are] equal. I have defined my palate and increased my knowledge through hard work. My Father taught me [that] nothing good in life is free.

What Makes Wild Bill's Gunpowder Different?

Like a micro-brewery is to beer, I am to coffee! I am not some large[,] mainstream coffee factory with no face attached. No[r] am I some conglomerate[/]corporate business. I personally roast and handle the coffee. This coffee is my personality in [a] bag. It's different and it's loud! So grab a cup and let's go!

Testimonials

Reviews are on my Facebook page, but a quick view into my customers is here.

Who drinks my coffee?

About Me

How I got started

Other coffees on the market are over roasted, over-priced, or both. Being an engineer, naturally I felt this could be done a better way.
Starting small and learning the hard way, eventually finding a superior method for converting raw[,] green coffee beans to just the right point....

My wife told me, "Hey Honey? You really should think about selling this[. I]t's that good.[don’t need ellipsis]"
And you know, women are always right!

Inspiration + Perspiration

[I started small and—not sure you need this since you stated it above—R]oasting takes time[, so] I started listening to music as I roasted. Friends came over, I would share my various blends, and everyone always said, "Damn, that's some good coffee! Do you sell it?" It didn't take long to figure out my hobby could put a few bucks in my pocket. I am not doing this for a living, [rather] more for philosophical reasons. Friends don't let friends drink bad coffee.

Falling into a Niche

So Bill, how did you start roasting for rock bands? Well, funny thing....

I have a personality as big as Texas. I tend to stick out in a crowd. And I love music. So I meet people, chat for a bit, and soon, we are talking coffee. Next thing I know, I am roasting coffee for Cavemollies, Riot, Saxon, Palisades, Steve Satchel Band, etc....
Some sell my coffee right next to their t-shirts and CDs!


Single Origin Beans

Beans from one country ('Cuz you know, people ask....)

Come And Take It Colombian Coffee
$13 per pound
Tasting Notes:
Bright, rich, balanced, full[-]bod[ied] with hints of dark chocolate, tart cherry and citrus.

San Antonio Sumatran Roast
$15 per pound

Tasting Notes:
Fuller[-]bodied, darker[-]toned and low acidity. A little hint of a sweet[, ]soft[,] fruit tone upfront[,] quickly changing into a strong[,] bakers chocolate [delete extra space]cup with some complex[,] earthy/smoky tones. As the cup cools[,] the sweeter edge gets accentuated. This cup really holds true to the Sumatra cup profile.

Head Honcho Honduran Roast
$14 per pound

Tasting Notes:
A nice[,] full-bodied and chocolaty cup of coffee. Bright[,] clean flavors with a bit of edge.

Special Blends
This is where 'Ol Wild Bill really excels. I taste the beans and do my own blends to really make a simple cup of coffee become an experience. Just sit back and let me set you up with a truly unique Wild Bill cup of coffee. These are seasonal and change with my supplier availability.

Fence Post French Roast
$14 a pound

Tasting [N]otes:
A nice[,] full-bodied and chocolaty cup of coffee with subtle hints of smoky[,] nutty undertones.

Whistlin' Dixie Coffee
$14 per pound

Tasting Notes:
It is pretty low acidity, very clean in its cup profile. Very smooth darker[-]toned spice notes. Most would call it a pretty sweet chocolaty cup with [delete extra space]a bit of spice.[ ]Very smooth cupping this year with no herbal tones or [delete extra space]earthiness. Medium[-]bodied with a sweeter edge, a cup almost anyone would enjoy.

Beans change seasonally, selection will vary[.]

Sure like the looks of that coffee mug in that blonde's hand. 'Course it took me some time to spot it! LOL
https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/...cr=w:1200,h:750,a:cc

Still see Dee-Bob here: https://wildbillsgunpowdercoffee.com/coffee-selection
And I don't understand why it says $15 while each type of coffee above has their own price which differs from the "Get me some Gunpowder!" prompt.

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Originally posted by bald1:
Sure like the looks of that coffee mug in that blonde's hand. 'Course it took me some time to spot it! LOL
https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/...cr=w:1200,h:750,a:cc

Still see Dee-Bob here: https://wildbillsgunpowdercoffee.com/coffee-selection
And I don't understand why it says $15 while each type of coffee above has their own price which differs from the "Get me some Gunpowder!" prompt.

Dee-Bob is staying SOMEwhere dammit!
Do you guys hate my donkey?
LOL

I am still touching all the apostrophes, pics will change later


For now this is a place holder for payment. It required because of the paypal tab to put a price.

Once it goes live, there will be a tab nest to each coffee...

Bre- thanks and done!

Star,

That must have taken some time, are you a technical writer?

Done!

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Originally posted by rainman64:


Dee-Bob is staying SOMEwhere dammit!
Do you guys hate my donkey?
LOL

To be honest, Dee-Bob reminds me too much of the political which a great cup of joe or espresso provides a soothing respite from. Could be just me....

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Originally posted by bald1:

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Originally posted by rainman64:


Dee-Bob is staying SOMEwhere dammit!
Do you guys hate my donkey?
LOL

To be honest, Dee-Bob reminds me too much of the political which a great cup of joe or espresso provides a soothing respite from. Could be just me....

Come out to my place for a forum shoot and meet him.
He's a hoot and you won't think politically.

Dee-Bobs cute and quirky, I like him on there somewhere. I think a site like this can get too polished and corporate. It is quirky, niche, small batch stuff, not going for mass appeal.

Yeah, the hang up with the donkey is just me obviously. Sorry....