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[GrandOldTeam]

I need to have a play about with the adverts folks - so please be patient.

The priority will always be to not make them intrusive. If they are, people will reach for adblock and who can blame them?

Our average visit/session time is over 11 minutes so nobody has got time to click around and be bothered by ads for 11 minutes.

My hope is a new one (that sticks to the bottom on desktop/big devices) and one that sticks to the bottom for guests (people not logged in) on any device on any device will negate the need for ads like the very top one in the header that I've just removed as it was a bit annoying, slowed the forum down a little bit and made us buttons.

It's a bit fiddly changing ads, and permissions around those ads so don't get on my case too quick please.

Some ads will go, some others will come in.

If you must log a complaint, please direct them to @AndyC. He's known for his excellent customer service and patience.

 

[TommyDavo]

This is so much better on I pad. The ones at the top took ages to load (seconds) and dropped the page just as you selected a thread, so invariably went onto the wrong thread which included Davek posts

 

[kev]

As a % of your time, how often do you use desktop vs mobile?

When logged in on mobile, you shouldn't see any bottom stuck ad.

I mostly use Desktop.

Yeah, feeling this. windows 10, google chrome.
Preferred the one at the top. This seems more intrusive

Issues with this bottom banner is first its animated as it appears which feels more intrusive, and second its about 80% just white space

Have to agree with all above. I very rarely use my mobile. ?

 

[RAFUH]

This is so much better on I pad. The ones at the top took ages to load (seconds) and dropped the page just as you selected a thread, so invariably went onto the wrong thread which included Davek posts

Hmmm, I didn't have any lag on my ipad with the top ones.

 

[TommyDavo]

Hmmm, I didn't have any lag on my ipad with the top ones.

Sorry, but I did and have already recorded it with the main man. Definite lag. Like the “new” system.

 

[TommyDavo]

Sorry, but I did and have already recorded it with the main man. Definite lag. Like the “new” system.

Phone is never a problem but no adverts

 

[Vegas Toffee Girl]

100% desktop

I didn't really mind the ads until this new one showed up. I agree with what others have said, but if you need to keep it on there, I'll cope.

 

[RAFUH]

Now that I am trying out the iPad….. defo preferred the top ads.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Bottom ad is very weird/intrusive imo.

 

[Cork Evertonian]

Bottom ad is very weird/intrusive imo.

It keeps showing up every time i change pages as well. This is only an issue for me on a desktop PC though.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Thanks for feedback folks, keep it coming. Will be making changes and it helps

 

[tommye]

Could extend this.

If you have an active warning on your account, you get extra ads.

Not voted for your @AndyC MOTM? Thats an extra 3 ads until you do.

Can you make sure he puts Tom on the vote, even when he's not playing, and I'll vote every match.
Thanks ?

 

[tommye]

Our ad rev is on it's arse

Happy to pay an extra couple of quid a month if it helps keep No1 Everton Fan Forum going Dan.


Sponsored banning?
I lash you a tenner and you bin @ForeverADullard92 in gulag for a month?

 

[Nymzee]

Haven't even noticed *checks if AdBlock is still off

 

[tommye]

Logged out, ads are fine on mobile as a guest, little one at the bottom...

I did notice that Profile Posts (not been an active thing for 2? yrs) show up on the menu page though ?‍

 

[PhilM]

I know this is off from what you're thinking with ads, but I could go in for different tiers for supporters.

Not logged in/guest - ads galore
Logged in - ads
Supporter level -fewer ads that are less intrusive
"Tory" Supporter level - few to no ads

I think this is a good idea. I'm all for helping the site, hence why I pay for forum support and player sponsor, so the ads on top do feel a bit of a nuisance.