Jun 14, 2010 Posted by BoxCycle

Box Type Categories for Easier Selling

The Box Type display on the Sell Boxes screen has always bothered me. We have over 50 different box types and this list is constantly growing.  To make listing simpler and less overwhelming we default to showing just the 5 most common box types.   Potential sellers had to click on the View All Box Types link to see the entire list, but there were a several problems. Regardless of how hard I tried to... read more

Jun 10, 2010 Posted by BoxCycle

Help Boxes Live Longer and Change the World

I truly believe BoxCycle can change the world. It can make a significant environmental impact. That’s why I am doing it. Most people only come in contact with boxes when moving and don’t grasp the volume of boxes discarded each day.  Nearly every store, office, warehouse, and school receives and discards loads of boxes daily.  Many discard more in day than individuals will use in a... read more

May 21, 2010 Posted by BoxCycle

Box Kit Support Is Here!

Kits are way to sell multiple items as one item.  For example, many companies sell moving boxes in kits with each kit designed for a specific size move.  This makes it easier for buyers who aren’t sure how many boxes they need; if they are moving one bedroom, they just pick the 1 Bedroom Moving Kit.  It works well for companies too since they can prepackage the kits to optimize storage, pickups,... read more

Apr 14, 2010 Posted by BoxCycle

Time Zone Support and A+ Sellers

Since the last post, most of the updates to BoxCycle have been small usability improvements and internal process improvements.  The most interesting customer facing feature we’ve added is A+ Sellers.  I have a well-developed idea of a rating system BoxCycle will use in the future to relay seller performance to buyers, giving them additional information relevant during order placement.  However, I... read more

Nov 13, 2009 Posted by BoxCycle

Driving Directions, Seller Surveys, Appointment Reminders

It’s been another busy month.  Here are some of the bigger improvements introduced to BoxCycle since the last post. Buyers Can Get Driving Time and Directions Prior to Ordering Location information is crucial for buyers.  Distances and zoomable map of seller locations provide much of what is needed, but there are a few issues. Distance is direct ‘as the crow flies’, not driving... read more