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« **on:** April 28, 2009, 09:36:26 PM »

i jumped on the site this evening and noticed that the site looks different. looks like there is some ad space that has been sold. i just thought i would post something about it i didnt see anyone else say anything.

The Beav

« **Reply #1 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:39:26 PM »

looks like new google search crap

« **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:42:56 PM »

im just testing the waters

« **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:43:46 PM »

do they pay you for that

« **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:45:23 PM »

Look's like somone's helpin' pay the bills!?

« **Reply #5 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:49:48 PM »

Quote from: 82daytona on April 28, 2009, 09:43:46 PM

do they pay you for that

dont know yet...thats why im testing the waters.

the fact is the site is running out of space quick and to fix it will require to double my hosting fees

« **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:55:04 PM »

how can we fix that? i think at the next event SCJB.com staff should bring some shirts and stcikers and all that good stuff and sell it off. just my .02. that or people should donate. in my opinion.

The Beav

« **Reply #7 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:56:21 PM »

I think i just helped with part of the cost! lol

« **Reply #8 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:06:46 PM »

The ads I've seen so far have not been a problem. I hate the ones that expand in front of what you're trying to read

even when you don't roll across them

« **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:12:43 PM »

I think I saw one for a dating site called Plenty of Fishes or something like that. It is supposed to be a "Christian" dating site I believe, but damn my buddy pulls all kinds of tail from it and he's ain't much to look at.

« **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:13:31 PM »

I think Brad should sell some space at the top like PB does.
It's there.
It's obvious.
Yet not overwhelming.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:18:23 PM »

Quote from: crewchief22 on April 28, 2009, 10:06:46 PM

The ads I've seen so far have not been a problem. I hate the ones that expand in front of what you're trying to read even when you don't roll across them

thats what im trying to avoid....i dont want to do anything thats 'in your face' or misleading to get you to click on them.

just somethign thats 'there' and blends in to what you guys are normally seeing.

let me know if you guys are bothered by them.

« **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:19:27 PM »

i dont mind them but hey who am i.

The Beav

« **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:21:00 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on April 28, 2009, 10:13:31 PM

I think Brad should sell some space at the top like PB does.
It's there.
It's obvious.
Yet not overwhelming.

-beerjet-

thought about it, its on my list of ideas where i am going with this.

« **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:50:33 PM »

Does it help as in $$ if we click on the ads?

« **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2009, 10:57:35 PM »

Quote from: The Chaz on April 28, 2009, 10:50:33 PM

Does it help as in $$ if we click on the ads?

i cannot comment on that. they do check the site and their policy is that i cannot promote clicking of the links.

« **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2009, 11:03:44 PM »

That, my brothers, is the greatest Politician's Answer you will ever hear, other than "Senator, I do not recall".

Oh, and YES IT DOES! (I said it Brad, you didn't, for the record)

Ray

« **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2009, 11:07:12 PM »

in all honesty, please dont click the links in the banners unless you honestly intend to. im trying to see what kind of clickthrough rate i get with them, rather then stacking up money.

thank you.

the management.

« **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2009, 11:07:27 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on April 28, 2009, 10:57:35 PM

i cannot comment on that. they do check the site and their policy is that i cannot promote clicking of the links.

How many people actually click on the ads anyway? I do appreciate the way this site is designed, all low key like. Whatever it takes though to keep the space available I'm sure none of us would mind seeing some entertaining/convenient links available.

« **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2009, 11:10:55 PM »

Quote from: Baja and Bust on April 28, 2009, 11:07:27 PM

How many people actually click on the ads anyway? I do appreciate the way this site is designed, all low key like. Whatever it takes though to keep the space available I'm sure none of us would mind seeing some entertaining/convenient links available.

Then, and just a suggestion, lol, I would have Omar selling the space from the sites he hits, in that case. Might not be "family oriented" or any where close to even related to what we do, but would pay the bills

Ray

« **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2009, 11:46:34 PM »

Ummm... The font in the "Google search bar" doesn't show up. But after typing what I was looking up it found it anyways. Guess the font must be in white??

« **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:09:30 AM »

Quote from: Baja and Bust on April 28, 2009, 11:46:34 PM

Ummm... The font in the "Google search bar" doesn't show up. But after typing what I was looking up it found it anyways. Guess the font must be in white??

better?

« **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2009, 12:54:18 AM »

What's it gonna take to get Temple Bar Marina to buy some space? Terry, Josh, Keith, Skip ( Who Skipped out on us anyway)? Do we need to make some calls? Hell we all spent more money at the bar than they've probably ever seen!

I like it Brad. It shows progress, and makes perfect sense to me. Commercialization scares people, but is a neccesity (sp) in this era. Sorry if I opened a can of worms on you, didn't mean to.

Main thing gang is B-Rad is doing all he can to keep the site alive. That's what matters. He's getting married, and now money's gonna be the primary issue between paying the website bills and the wife's new shoes. You guys know, who wins.

I can relate very personal info, yet again, about how this site helped me through an ongoing difficult time. I've donated parts, time, and money ( when I among all of us, have none) to various people on this website, and many others have reciprocated that back and then some ( with interest). And I thank you all.

I've done so because I truly respect, and admire, everyone I've been in contact with on this site.

Nows the time to ensure it's future, (the site), and Brad is doing what he has to to make it happen without begging for donations.

Just my observation.

Ray

« **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:20:59 AM »

Quote from: IRRebel on April 29, 2009, 12:54:18 AM

Nows the time to ensure it's future, (the site), and Brad is doing what he has to to make it happen without begging for donations.

there has been several donations made in the past. it has helped greatly, along with the shirt/sticker sales.... but the fact is im still in the hole.

im not lookin to plaster this site with ads and 'get rich quick'....but i need to keep the lights on and also expand the hosting as the site grows. we are only at about 80% capacity...it took us 2.5 years to get to this point....i figure we got another 6 months left until we are maxed out. maybe less as the summer is the much more busy time on this site with everyone posting pictures n such.

dont worry, i will, and always have, make ends meet to keep the lights on around here. this place is priceless to me.....and on the flip side of it all...dont worry, i wont sell/whore it out either. I am just looking at some options and doing some leg work for bigger/better things. As stated before, the ads are temperary and only to see what kind of click through rates i get on this site.

« **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2009, 06:09:39 AM »

Most of the ads I've seen so far have been for performance shops and other "related" materials.

Again, no problem here.

Beaveretriever

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