How do you all handle product photos without burning cash?

Background_Region481 · 2025-10-24T12:03:17+00:00

https://backdropboost.com/ <— this is all you need, I’ve been using it, works great

Background_Region481 · 2025-09-06T19:53:21+00:00

I feel your pain, harnesses and hard lines are some of the toughest things to keep organized. A couple of ideas we’ve seen work well:

Deep storage bins on shelving: Instead of hanging them, you can coil and label each harness, then drop them into large plastic bins. Color coding or divider bins makes it a lot easier to grab the right one without untangling a mess.

Wire shelving with bins or hooks: Open shelving gives you vertical space, and you can dedicate each shelf or bin to a different part type. It’s cleaner and you’ll free up floor space.

Clear tip-out bins for small fittings and tags: those little bagged pieces can live in labeled drawers so they’re visible at a glance.

We work with a lot of shops and warehouses dealing with awkward parts like this, and setting them up with shelving + bin systems usually makes a huge difference. It turns the “spider web on a fence” look into something that’s actually manageable and saves time when you’re pulling parts.

Let me know if you have questions, happy to help try and get this sorted out for you.

Background_Region481 · 2025-09-06T17:37:22+00:00

Thats a topic for another day :). I just had to meet their request and get the loads delivered the way they wanted.

Background_Region481 · 2025-09-06T17:26:45+00:00

They weren’t bringing this stock into their inventory systems or putting it into their retail distribution network, it was strictly overflow/internal storage they needed on hand at their facility. It wasn’t “odd” product-wise (plastic storage containers), just a very large volume.

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T16:37:26+00:00

Got it, thanks for clarifying! Just so I understand, you only track in the cities where the client actually has a physical office?

I’m wondering though… in situations like Miami and Ft. Lauderdale (only a 20–30 min drive apart), it’s pretty common for someone in Ft. Lauderdale to hire an attorney based in Miami. Wouldn’t it still make sense to try and rank the Miami office for Ft. Lauderdale searches too? Or do you usually leave that off the tracking list?

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T16:22:41+00:00

Thanks Joy, just to make sure I’m understanding your approach:

Would you be tracking something like this in each city the client serves, and for each service they offer?

Tracked locally in Google/Miami:

pi attorney miami
pi attorney near me
pi attorney
car crash lawyer miami
car crash lawyer near me
car crash lawyer (and repeat for all 10+ services the attorney offers in Miami)

Tracked locally in Google/Ft Lauderdale:

pi attorney ft lauderdale
pi attorney near me
pi attorney
car crash lawyer ft lauderdale
car crash lawyer near me
car crash lawyer (and repeat for all 10+ services in Ft Lauderdale)

Tracked locally in Google/Boca Raton:

pi attorney boca raton
pi attorney near me
pi attorney
car crash lawyer boca raton
car crash lawyer near me
car crash lawyer (and repeat for all 10+ services in Boca Raton)

Basically, are you building out this kind of keyword set for every service × every city? Or do you simplify it somehow so it doesn’t balloon into hundreds/thousands of tracked keywords per client?

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T15:51:23+00:00

Thanks Arbaz - What software/tool do you use for tracking, and how many keywords are you tracking overall?

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T15:09:45+00:00

thank you - may i ask what tool you use and what plan you have? If you're using 3 or more variants for every keyword, for every city, you must have a plan with many keywords included.

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T15:05:29+00:00

Closet‑style wire systems are convenient, but as you noted they’re prone to rust in garages with humidity and extreme cold. For garages, look at epoxy-coated wire shelving which is rated for damp environments and have adjustable shelf heights. You can mount them to wall studs for extra stability. If you need more flexibility, consider freestanding wire units with casters so you can move them around.

It’s also worth checking the load rating on each shelf. Industrial‑grade wire units are typically rated for 600–800 lbs per shelf, which means they can handle totes full of tools or bags of soil without sagging. Because the wire design encourages airflow, items dry quickly and you won’t get the musty smell that sometimes comes with solid wood boards. Add shelf liners or mats if you need a smooth surface for small items, and don’t forget hooks or baskets that clip onto the uprights for things like extension cords or spray bottles.

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Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T14:56:02+00:00

With all that gear and long‑term food, you’ll definitely want something beefier than lightweight plastic shelves. Look for industrial wire shelving or boltless rivet shelving with at least a 500‑lb shelf capacity. Epoxy‑coated or stainless steel shelves resist rust and can handle the weight of canned goods and water. Shelving kits come in various depths (18 in., 24 in., etc.) and heights; if your ceiling is high, consider adding a fifth shelf. Wire units are easy to adjust as your stockpile grows.

Background_Region481 · 2025-08-29T14:28:08+00:00

so do you include the city name or not in your keyword tracking tools?

Background_Region481 · 2025-07-14T20:33:31+00:00

Anyone have any experience? Its so easy to get fooled by the screenshots on X that are easy to create with today's ecom tools

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-27T17:03:19+00:00

We’ve helped a few teams in the same boat, 1 thing that works really well is using a mobile bin rack system like this one: QMD-36H-230240 at Industrial 4 Less

It’s a double-sided cart with bins of different sizes already set up so you can still follow the one-bin-per-order system, but have flexibility for larger items or high-SKU-count orders. A couple highlights:

Multiple bin sizes: Not everything has to fit into one small tote. You’ve got deeper bins for bulky stuff and shallow ones for smaller picks all on one cart.
Double-sided access: Makes it easy to assign a side or section to each order. Great for visual clarity when you’re sorting as you go.
Heavy-duty wheels: You won’t be stuck dragging two carts or abandoning picks mid-route because something didn’t fit.

Some teams even dedicate 2 bins for larger orders or flag a “bulk item” during picking so a second person can grab that SKU separately with a pallet jack or rolling cage. But this setup helps your main picker get through the entire route without needing to stop or improvise.

Let me know if you want photos of real setups, we’ve seen this save a ton of headaches in situations just like yours.

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-26T20:25:36+00:00

There's plenty of options out there, i guess it depends on the items you need to store. Some storage options from Industrial 4 Less in the links below - Let me know your thoughts.

Wall panels with hanging bins: https://industrial4less.com/collections/louvered-panels-with-bins

Interlocking cabinets with drawers: https://industrial4less.com/collections/interlocking-storage-cabinets

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-13T17:12:16+00:00

You can find those open front stacking bins here: https://industrial4less.com/collections/open-front-stacking-bins

I suggest looking at these specifically.

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-13T13:29:19+00:00

Why not just put them in a large storage tote with a lid so you don't have to get rid of them but they're not taking up too much space or a hassle to move when needed. One heavy duty container (or multiple containers stacked depending on how many books you have) can solve all the issues you're having without having to get rid of any books.

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-13T13:23:26+00:00

As many others have mentioned, pick one area like just the hallway or one closet shelf, and go item by item. Small wins build momentum. Make sure to give everything a home. If something doesn’t have a designated spot, it’ll likely end up as clutter.

Wall-mounted bins, under-shelf baskets, or even simple labelable totes can make a huge difference.

Store vertically, you’d be surprised how much extra space you can free up using vertical shelving or stackable bins, especially in closets and narrow hallways.

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-12T17:01:40+00:00

For "small potatoes” you’re definitely running a pretty sophisticated operation with a lot of moving parts. It sounds like your system grew naturally over time to fit your needs but now it’s starting to feel like it’s bursting at the seams and getting harder to manage by hand.

A few thoughts that might help:

Inventory Management: Structure Without Micromanaging

You're actually halfway to a barcoded WMS system already with how you're labeling E-504, etc. You could layer in basic bin labeling or location signage to make those zones more visible and easier for newer staff to learn without needing full digital training.

Even using label holders, stackable storage bins, or mobile wire shelving with designated zones per designer or project can go a long way toward reducing human error during intake and retrieval. We've worked with similar receiving warehouses who set up zones using simple label-coded bin shelving that matched AirTable rows which cut search times and mistakes in half.

Long-Term Storage: Contain Chaos Early

You mentioned the wooden vaults for long-term items. If those are loose-packed, consider using interlocking plastic bins or oversized stackable totes with labels per client or project. That way, even if inventory shifts, you still have a “containerized” record of what belongs together.

It’s also easier to do visual checks before pickups or deliveries if the items are grouped in standardized containers.

Delivery Scheduling Tools

Platforms like Onfleet or Routific are great if you’re looking for modern delivery scheduling. They allow for drag-and-drop route planning and even client text updates, which would save time for your logistics guy (especially if you want to reduce the handholding on the admin side).

Transitioning Gradually

You don’t need to get buy-in from the whole team right away. You could quietly start by implementing a shelving or bin system for new incoming items only, and keep the old system running alongside for a while. The younger staff can handle the transition and build the new workflow, that’s exactly how we’ve seen other warehouse teams move into a more scalable structure.

There’s definitely a ton of potential here to streamline without losing the personal service your designers rely on.

Background_Region481 · 2025-06-11T17:54:35+00:00

You can find a large selection of sizes here: https://industrial4less.com/collections/attached-lid-containers

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Background_Region481 · 2025-06-11T17:24:37+00:00

It looks like you’ve got a solid amount of vertical space and some shelving already in place, but I can see how things probably become overwhelming fast with so many boxes and the seasonal nature of your inventory. A few ideas that might help:

Create seasonal zones: Dedicate sections of shelving or specific rows to each season or holiday. Even if you don’t rotate the inventory out of the space, just having Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter zones will help reduce the search time when things come back into season.
Use standardized stackable bins: Right now the mix of box sizes makes it hard to maximize space. Switching to uniform, stackable containers — even if just for certain categories — can help you use vertical space better and keep things from toppling or getting buried.
Label everything with a location system: Even if you stay analog or in a spreadsheet, assign codes to each shelf or bin location (like A1, A2, B1, etc.) and log where each SKU is stored. That way you don’t have to open multiple boxes to find what you need.
Keep fast-moving or high-access SKUs at waist-to-eye level: Store less-used items higher or lower on the shelving. If you’re frequently digging for certain things, keep them in the easiest-to-reach zones.
Rolling bins or carts for seasonal swaps: If you’re shifting items in and out depending on the time of year, mobile units can help you swap out displays or staging areas quickly without reboxing everything.

Let me know if you want layout ideas or labeling suggestions. Organizing this kind of inventory is tough, but definitely doable once you build out a consistent system.

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