Ad Testing in the Forums

depp · 02-23-2007, 01:41 AM

I've been playing around with different advertising options here in the forums (as always). The line between acceptable and annoying is thin so I really want feedback if you notice anything. My tests started three days ago and include ad formats that integrate into the content. Chances are you will not notice them much (if at all).

Do you ever see any ads in the forums? Do they bother you? Are my current efforts going to far.

Don't let my ruin the site, give feedback. Also don't hesitate to PM me your concerns. I do listen to everyone.

Shawn · 02-23-2007, 08:54 AM

Don't like the "Continue to the site" ads, other than that Im fine with what else I've seen

cheesy dude · 02-23-2007, 09:57 AM

dont have a lue im afraid, i havnt seen any at all... are the miniscule? do i need to zoom in tons to see them? if so your doing a great job of keeping the forums almost adless.

Dare861 · 02-23-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

Don't like the "Continue to the site" ads, other than that Im fine with what else I've seen

Agreed. Those are very annoying. i haven't seen anything else though..

Newbman · 02-24-2007, 08:37 AM

I agree, I dislike sites with those "click here to go to the site" ads

scoop · 02-24-2007, 10:26 AM

I saw one of them it was alright.

Manbearpig · 02-24-2007, 11:20 AM

i have seen a few, just a minor nuicance but i think we can all live with it

nina · 02-25-2007, 02:36 PM

I didn't really mind the ads.

TrekBoy008 · 02-25-2007, 03:04 PM

Is there a way for you to replace the "Continue to site" ads with other types of ads such as banners?

depp · 02-26-2007, 01:23 AM

Currently the only ads running are interstitials. They are supposed to display after viewing about 5 pages and only at a rate of once per day (I am told this occasionally is higher). I really hate banner ads on forums and thought this might be a better option for us. Especially because they don't display right away and when they do don't get shown again.

cheesy dude · 02-26-2007, 12:39 PM

ye but for users (me not 1 of them) with dial up these ads could play havok. They would take ages to load and ages to get back to normal.

I speak for all those with dial up! (patriotic music in background*and maybe the odd flag*)

i know i hated dial up and ads like this drove me mad. it lags like everything u do.

depp=noob=lol · 02-27-2007, 07:40 AM

@ cheesy dude, there arent much ppl who have dial up, most ppl have a fast internet connection

ontopic: altough i dont like advertorials, but if you need it, depp, to pay off the site then, we have to accept it, it is a pity but we dont have a choice i guess, but remember this bfr setting more ads, ads scare ppl off your site. it always happen....

depp · 02-27-2007, 11:16 PM

I think people can handle one ad per day. That is what this really is. Most forums I see are covered in ads. In contrast, the forums here have always had unobtrusive advertising. The money from the ads on getDare always go back into the site. PM me if your interested to know more about the costs that go into this site.

I will carefully look over all my options after I get a chance to look at the results of my test.

Glutgod · 03-27-2007, 07:41 PM

I havn't really noticed any adds. Other then slup spiders in the whos online? thing but I don't think thats a ad.

Musty 21 · 03-27-2007, 08:27 PM

adds? wat adds? the only adds i see is the add on the random dare/truth thingy

02-23-2007, 01:41 AM	#1
depp SysOp Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, now Posts: 3,532 Blog Entries: 51	Ad Testing in the Forums I've been playing around with different advertising options here in the forums (as always). The line between acceptable and annoying is thin so I really want feedback if you notice anything. My tests started three days ago and include ad formats that integrate into the content. Chances are you will not notice them much (if at all). Do you ever see any ads in the forums? Do they bother you? Are my current efforts going to far. Don't let my ruin the site, give feedback. Also don't hesitate to PM me your concerns. I do listen to everyone. __________________ The border between the two isn't all that clear. I'll be able to enter it soon. In full range. Full motion. I'll translate myself into it.

02-24-2007, 11:20 AM	#7
Manbearpig getDare Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The internet Posts: 3,085 Blog Entries: 211	i have seen a few, just a minor nuicance but i think we can all live with it __________________ fromo: ‹@Manbearpig› >.> quite being an arse Likes: Crossdressing/Humiliation Dares/Spanking/Whipping Will not do: Anal, Messy, Public Kik:Mbpgetdare

02-26-2007, 01:23 AM	#10
depp SysOp Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, now Posts: 3,532 Blog Entries: 51	Currently the only ads running are interstitials. They are supposed to display after viewing about 5 pages and only at a rate of once per day (I am told this occasionally is higher). I really hate banner ads on forums and thought this might be a better option for us. Especially because they don't display right away and when they do don't get shown again. __________________ The border between the two isn't all that clear. I'll be able to enter it soon. In full range. Full motion. I'll translate myself into it.

02-27-2007, 07:40 AM	#12
depp=noob=lol Account Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 594 Blog Entries: 4	@ cheesy dude, there arent much ppl who have dial up, most ppl have a fast internet connection ontopic: altough i dont like advertorials, but if you need it, depp, to pay off the site then, we have to accept it, it is a pity but we dont have a choice i guess, but remember this bfr setting more ads, ads scare ppl off your site. it always happen.... __________________ back in business [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-27-2007, 11:16 PM	#13
depp SysOp Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, now Posts: 3,532 Blog Entries: 51	I think people can handle one ad per day. That is what this really is. Most forums I see are covered in ads. In contrast, the forums here have always had unobtrusive advertising. The money from the ads on getDare always go back into the site. PM me if your interested to know more about the costs that go into this site. I will carefully look over all my options after I get a chance to look at the results of my test. __________________ The border between the two isn't all that clear. I'll be able to enter it soon. In full range. Full motion. I'll translate myself into it.

02-23-2007, 08:54 AM	#2
Shawn Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 95	Don't like the "Continue to the site" ads, other than that Im fine with what else I've seen

02-23-2007, 09:57 AM	#3
cheesy dude Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: uk Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 1	dont have a lue im afraid, i havnt seen any at all... are the miniscule? do i need to zoom in tons to see them? if so your doing a great job of keeping the forums almost adless.

02-24-2007, 08:37 AM	#5
Newbman Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 46	I agree, I dislike sites with those "click here to go to the site" ads

02-24-2007, 10:26 AM	#6
scoop Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 81	I saw one of them it was alright.

02-25-2007, 02:36 PM	#8
nina Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 128	I didn't really mind the ads.

02-25-2007, 03:04 PM	#9
TrekBoy008 getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 310	Is there a way for you to replace the "Continue to site" ads with other types of ads such as banners?

02-26-2007, 12:39 PM	#11
cheesy dude Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: uk Posts: 981 Blog Entries: 1	ye but for users (me not 1 of them) with dial up these ads could play havok. They would take ages to load and ages to get back to normal. I speak for all those with dial up! (patriotic music in backgroundand maybe the odd flag) i know i hated dial up and ads like this drove me mad. it lags like everything u do.

03-27-2007, 07:41 PM	#14
Glutgod getDare Devil Join Date: May 2006 Location: In your pants Posts: 1,403	I havn't really noticed any adds. Other then slup spiders in the whos online? thing but I don't think thats a ad. __________________ For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. And let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark, and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure. Sacrifice, an unshakeable conviction that their fight... our fight... was elsewhere. As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They enobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten

03-27-2007, 08:27 PM	#15
Musty 21 getDare Devil Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virgina Posts: 1,023 Blog Entries: 2	adds? wat adds? the only adds i see is the add on the random dare/truth thingy __________________ Sunday, Septermber 07, 2008 at 7:55p.m. Musty21 achieved 1,000 posts. Click here to see it!