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by fitztrev 4441 days ago
I appreciate the comments. As I said, I'm just getting started with this. I posted it here just to get some initial feedback.

I understand there are other options for standing desks that are both less expensive and more functional. The value proposition isn’t a "better" standing desk, or a "cheaper" standing desk, it is a standing desk that is built by hand from reclaimed, quality materials, sourced from the community.

It allows me to continue to support the deconstruction of abandoned homes and buildings in the Detroit area, which is one of my main focuses.

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> It allows me to continue to support the deconstruction of abandoned homes and buildings in the Detroit area, which is one of my main focuses.

This is a good bit of the story, and the value proposition I think, as are the things on the About Us page. I’d suggest you get at least one more of those bullet points on the homepage. I’d go with something that hits: Reclaimed, Recycled and Biodegradable, as those seemed like strong points to me.

Looks good man. Telling your story through some high quality photos and a video would really go far in validating your USP and pricing. If I were in the market for something like this that is the story I would want to support.
1. I really like the look of the desk 2. Motorization is key 3. Price. Just look at how successful www.standdesk.co has been with their $399.

I'd be tempted by a motorized version of this for around $1,000.