No, this web site isn’t full of computer glitches instead this web site sells real, live bugs! That’s right they sell insects and if you really want to make a 7 year old boy happy you’ll buy him bugs like the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Pray Mantis, or Earthworm cocoons.
The problem with this site is that Mom won’t approve any purchases… that’s right not a single one. Though I’d bet Carter Hayes of Pacific Heights wished he could have bought insects to drive out other tenants from Insect Lore.
URL: http://insectlore.stores.yahoo.net/index.html
Summary: This web site appears a bit outdated in the design department like a circa 1997 HTML book hack, but due to the nature of Insect Lore’s business the site works for me. I’m not going to give at an A or a B but in the end it works, which is all that’s necessary to survive in the web world. The descriptions of each product and how to order are very informative and cross selling is very good and not overly aggressive. Disclaimer: I have not ordered from Insect Lore so I cannot recommend their services, but recognize the company does use a Yahoo storefront which does give them a little more credibility than the crackpot that’s writing this post!
Pros:
- Very concise descriptions of product
- Easy ordering instructions
- You come here to order bugs and bug related equipment specifically. There’s nothing to distract you from your purchase which is kind of nice for a change.
Cons:
- Detail care instructions should be found in each description of live insects would be a quick upgrade
- I’m surprised there isn’t a more well defined header for this web site. The do have very well defined left hand navigation and we all know I’d label that feature as old school
- Real pictures are used but it’s really hard to determine from existing pictures what you are receiving when you order.
- I’d love to see a dedicated web cam on a
Hissing Cockroach Butterfly Garden.