Let's try that again...
Thanks to everyone who kindly provided feedback on our trial over the weekend here.
Ads are a necessary evil unfortunately to keep us running. If our ability to serve ads was pulled, we'd be closing.
The challenge for us then is to manage them in a way that doesn't take the piss and become counter productive.
Most of the internet can take the piss with ads so most have adblock. That's why software/devices now come preloaded with adblock. Some WiFi/Mesh networks even do now. I have adblock, and I have it on most websites. Forums can't (or shouldn't) take the piss - average visit time is 11minutes, visitors are highly engaged and so any taking the piss ads sees adblock usage rocket and that's fair game.
What I've done, using a lot of feedback from members which I hope everyone sees as fair is;
All Pages - Bottom 'Stuck' Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
Top Banner Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
On Mobile;
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
Forum Supporter - £3.50 Monthly Subscription
Forum Supporter - Player Thread Sponsor £2 Monthly Subscription
On Desktop
Top Banner Ad
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
On Mobile
Bottom Forum Home Page Ad
The same unspectacular perks as 'Forum Supporters' above, but these members now have the option to select a Day or Night Style with Zero/No Ads, anywhere;
Guilt free, even feel good free ad free GOT browsing. £10 a month though? Rip off gets. That's even more than Netflix.
As I'm sure many will have noted over the years - my attention to detail is woeful so please do reply if any of the above intention, isn't happening in reality.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks to everyone who kindly provided feedback on our trial over the weekend here.
Ads are a necessary evil unfortunately to keep us running. If our ability to serve ads was pulled, we'd be closing.
The challenge for us then is to manage them in a way that doesn't take the piss and become counter productive.
Most of the internet can take the piss with ads so most have adblock. That's why software/devices now come preloaded with adblock. Some WiFi/Mesh networks even do now. I have adblock, and I have it on most websites. Forums can't (or shouldn't) take the piss - average visit time is 11minutes, visitors are highly engaged and so any taking the piss ads sees adblock usage rocket and that's fair game.
What I've done, using a lot of feedback from members which I hope everyone sees as fair is;
- Guests (Not Logged In)
All Pages - Bottom 'Stuck' Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
- Members Registered And Logged In
Top Banner Ad
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
On Mobile;
Within Thread - Single Ad Displayed Within Each Thread.
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
- Forum Supporters (Members who kindly upgrade their account)
Forum Supporter - £3.50 Monthly Subscription
Forum Supporter - Player Thread Sponsor £2 Monthly Subscription
On Desktop
Top Banner Ad
Forum Thread Listing - Sidebar Ad
On Mobile
Bottom Forum Home Page Ad
The same unspectacular perks as 'Forum Supporters' above, but these members now have the option to select a Day or Night Style with Zero/No Ads, anywhere;
Guilt free, even feel good free ad free GOT browsing. £10 a month though? Rip off gets. That's even more than Netflix.
As I'm sure many will have noted over the years - my attention to detail is woeful so please do reply if any of the above intention, isn't happening in reality.
Thanks everyone.
