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cbscreative · 08-30-2008, 07:26 PM

Bring on those guests!

CADesign · 09-07-2008, 06:17 AM

I didn't even notice the ads until I saw this post, thanks Vangogh! ... (just kidding, of course)

I think you've done this in good taste. The ads seem to be relative to the forum and not distracting at all. I too appreciate the fact that you are communicating with the members.

We're probably all glad they are not bright flashing banners and huge drop-downs that cover the text you're reading or those little popup links throughout the text, you know, the ones that keep opening if you happen to hover nearby.

Yup, it costs a lot to run a nice site. Seems like a very reasonable balance to recoup some if not all of that cost. I ditto the kudos!

vangogh · 09-07-2008, 07:24 PM

At some point I know we're going to place more ads on the site and it's possible some will be a little Flashy. Depends where we get them from and in some cases it may be a little out of our control. We're looking to keep a balance. Something that helps pays the bills, but also doesn't overrun the forum with advertising.

Communication is definitely important. I know sometimes we'll change things a little without first asking, but we do want to let everyone know and get feedback. The lack of communication is one of the reasons we moved here from the old forum.

BillR · 09-10-2008, 04:20 PM

Fine by me - these things don't pay for themselves.

Well...er....now they do

vangogh · 09-10-2008, 05:20 PM

I think maybe the next version of vBulletin will create counterfeit credits that automatically get deposited in your offshore bank account

Watchdog · 11-14-2008, 11:55 AM

Ok with me - I have been displaying ads for the last few years on my site and darn glad I did. A great feature is that you can block competitor ads

(ching, ching, ching)

vangogh · 11-14-2008, 05:24 PM

So far I haven't noticed any competitor ads. I don't think a lot of forums advertise through AdSense. Banner ads seem to be more popular for the forums that do advertise. But yeah being able to block them will be a good thing.

08-30-2008, 07:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
cbscreative Wields great power here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the computer Posts: 739 Reputation: 22	Bring on those guests! __________________ Steve Chittenden Graphic design, web design, professional writing, and marketing. "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt

09-07-2008, 06:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
CADesign Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia River Gorge - Washington State Posts: 54 Reputation: 10	I didn't even notice the ads until I saw this post, thanks Vangogh! ... (just kidding, of course) I think you've done this in good taste. The ads seem to be relative to the forum and not distracting at all. I too appreciate the fact that you are communicating with the members. We're probably all glad they are not bright flashing banners and huge drop-downs that cover the text you're reading or those little popup links throughout the text, you know, the ones that keep opening if you happen to hover nearby. Yup, it costs a lot to run a nice site. Seems like a very reasonable balance to recoup some if not all of that cost. I ditto the kudos! __________________ Cascade Advanced Design Drafting - Design - Consulting

09-07-2008, 07:24 PM	#23 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,744 Reputation: 31	At some point I know we're going to place more ads on the site and it's possible some will be a little Flashy. Depends where we get them from and in some cases it may be a little out of our control. We're looking to keep a balance. Something that helps pays the bills, but also doesn't overrun the forum with advertising. Communication is definitely important. I know sometimes we'll change things a little without first asking, but we do want to let everyone know and get feedback. The lack of communication is one of the reasons we moved here from the old forum. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

09-10-2008, 05:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,744 Reputation: 31	I think maybe the next version of vBulletin will create counterfeit credits that automatically get deposited in your offshore bank account __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

11-14-2008, 11:55 AM	#26 (permalink)
Watchdog Member With Stressed Keyboard Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 35 Reputation: 10	Ok with me - I have been displaying ads for the last few years on my site and darn glad I did. A great feature is that you can block competitor ads (ching, ching, ching) __________________ myshoppass.com or www.shoppass.com

09-10-2008, 04:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
BillR Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MN Posts: 97 Reputation: 11	Fine by me - these things don't pay for themselves. Well...er....now they do

11-14-2008, 05:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,744 Reputation: 31	So far I haven't noticed any competitor ads. I don't think a lot of forums advertise through AdSense. Banner ads seem to be more popular for the forums that do advertise. But yeah being able to block them will be a good thing. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes