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  6. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted

    Another update for those who want updates haha. I made a marketing kit for the site, and sent it out to a few companies, and have gotten good responses so far. Signed my first advertising agreement with Airspeed Insurance, and looking for more! In preliminary talks with some big companies, but if anyone knows any companies that might be interested in advertising on wingswap, please let me know! :)

     

     

    Also here's a sweet Mooney 201 just listed to the site!

     

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  7. M10 is on the move

    in General Mooney Talk

    Posted

    2 hours ago, MBDiagMan said:

    If I were younger, I would compete with you for the job.

    if you are serious, you should pursue it.

    I did reach out to them shortly after, but I must have reached out to the wrong person because I never heard back. I might try again, but WingSwap is keeping me pretty busy lately. Almost task saturated, with my full time job as well. 

  8. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted

    6 hours ago, carusoam said:

    Some things take time...

    one of the first Mooneys to get advertised on wing swap is in the early stages with its owner around here somewhere...

    Best regards,

    -a-

    I think I know who you're talking about! And I was just messaged today saying this was being picked up by the owner this weekend! (attached) He is very stoked. :)

    1 hour ago, David Lloyd said:

    This might be the push I need to list my RV.  Later today....maybe.

    Listings are now free! :) Id be happy to feature you on the site banner and instagram if you decide to put her out there. 

     

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  10. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted · Edited by M20FanJesse

    2 hours ago, bluehighwayflyer said:

    I remember reading an article about that Mooney with the Falco-inspired paint scheme, in the MAPA Log I think it was, 20 years or so ago. It’s good to see it again and I’m happy to hear that your new website is doing so well Jesse.  Thanks for the update.  

    Jim

    I'd love to see that article! Thanks a lot, I'll be sure to update you guys on more milestones in the future!

     

     

  11. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted · Edited by M20FanJesse

    UPDATE:

    Sorry I've been inactive on here the last few months! I still do check up every now and then to read through the latest posts but WingSwap has been keeping me very busy! Managing the social media accounts (main traffic funnel), getting new users, working with the developer, talking with advertisers, etc... Last I update you guys we had about 90k pageviews a month, and now we are up to 250k pageviews a month! 


    It has been hard getting people to list their planes with the Premium and Featured listings, even though they were just $10 and $20 respectively. SO what I've done is changed things up a bit. Going forward, listing will be free, with 10 pictures and 1000 characters allotted, and your listing will be live for 60 days. B)

    I've found higher traffic and advertising revenue is far more worthwhile than $10 dollars here and there, and most people being frustrated when listers just had one picture up in their free listings. So I'm giving the people what they want. All the pictures and information you could want, for free. You can still purchase a featured spot on the website or our instagram (over 12k pilot followers now btw) but now going forward both listers, and browsers should be totally happy. :) 

    And btw a sweet mooney M20E with 201 speed mods and a crazy Garmin panel and recently overhauled engine was listed an hour ago I thought you all might like. $77k asking. (seller approved me sharing here)

    So yeah thats where things are currently with WingSwap! The busy-ness just doesn't end! But thats good right? Must mean I'm doing something right!

    I've heard some great stories from owners who found their plane on wingswap which really makes me feel good when they send pictures of them and their new plane!

     

     

    Jesse


     

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  12. 1988 Mooney 20J Turbo Bullet

    in Aircraft Classifieds

    Posted

    1 hour ago, afward said:

    Add the fields as discrete data points, but don't make them required.  That would help to normalize the data for those that are searching for particular details (my wife!), and would highlight the ads where the owner takes the time to fill them out...  Kinda like a pre-prebuy of the owner. ;)

    Don't get in a hurry to do it, though.  Whoever does your UX design will probably need some time to think through how it should look and operate within the site.

    Thats a solution. I'll bring this up after we finish a current project. Sorry I've been inactive on here lately. I guess its a good thing but I've been inundated with emails, messages, texts, voice mails, smoke signals... You get the gist! Over 1k visitors a day now! 

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  13. 1988 Mooney 20J Turbo Bullet

    in Aircraft Classifieds

    Posted

    Thanks for the suggestion! Its a double edged sword. Requiring users to fill out every detail about the specs of their aircraft means a much much more complicated and expensive search and querying system, making it less user friendly on mobile devices. Also many users express how they love not being required to fill out a long form, and can put what they want in the ad. I'm trying to figure out a good compromise between the two. Also its a matter of prioritizing funds. Spending $2k for a new ad format, or $2k on marketing, which could lead to more listing purchases, and later fund a new ad format. 

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  15. Mooney in the water in Palo Alto

    in General Mooney Talk

    Posted

    From IG user "carboncubadventures"

    "So I witnessed a fatal plane crash today. Trouble on departure. Pilot made a low level steep turn at about 200 feet. Watched it stall spin, saw a chunk of airframe fly 100+ feet in the air. My wife and I (she's a nurse practitioner) were the first on the scene. We tried to help. Pilot was pinned in place, slumped over, not breathing, no pulse. Front passenger bleeding from the head but conscious. Back passenger fine - on her phone. EMS showed up, we helped at first then gave statements and left. Absolutely crazy. Fly safe guys."

    Warning: Could be considered graphic

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUSVD0ABpF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

     

    I'm amazed two survived at all from a stall spin

     

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  20. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, EricJ said:

    Saw that endorsement at the end of his vid the other day.    Glad to see the growth for you!   I'm sure it's not lost on you that you're the only site like that that's getting out there in the social media like this, so that's an advantage.

    Some of the other popular bloggers mention stuff once in a while, too.   Matt Guthmiller does that a fair amount.   I've no idea what sort of deals could be made, but looking forward to seeing your continued growth.

    I do wear your shirts a fair amount, so doing what I can.  ;)

    Thank you! Yes I kind of realize that now, I'm trying to capitalize on it! I tried to reach out to Matt several times but he is unresponsive. Would love to sponsor his videos as well, but youtube shout outs are pretty pricey! And thank you for wearing the shirt! haha I'm glad you like it 

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  24. I've started a Business! Its called WingSwap

    in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk

    Posted

    Just an update to the website so you guys know! I added a new feature! So far the sites been focused on airplane sales, but many have been asking for an easier way to post other things like parts, avionics, hangar houses, even Ferry Pilot services. So after much frustration, I finally figured out how to do that without ruining the simple layout of the home page! I added a "more" button, when clicked, with show more categories! This will also make it more intuitive to make listings for parts, engines, avionics, services, etc. So please, if you have a headset, avionics equipment, service, airpark lot, flight school service, spare wing, or engine, feel free to list it on the site!! One free picture is included :)  Or just go check it out for yourself! Works great on mobile too. If you catch any errors or problems, please let me know haha 

    www.wingswap.com

    If anyone is coming to the Camarillo Airshow tomorrow, I'll be walking around, if you see me say hi!! 

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