You may have noticed that we have recently been testing advertisements on the forums. We've run all kinds of (sketchy?!) ads, and have decided to try a new method. User Supported ads.
You can now mosey on over to the Cash Shop and buy the billboard item. When you use it, you'll be prompted for a 480x90 image, and a URL to link it to.
Right now, all ads must be approved before they display on the forums. What kind of ads can you run? Ads for your shop, your cult, your friends birthday, maybe just a message to all the forum goers? ;) If it's not allowed, you'll know when it gets rejected. (You'll get your cash shop credits back)
Note: Right now we are trying to keep ads limited to Subeta, or at least Virtual Pet Site content. This is only a test run, and we may allow more content in the future :)
Posted by Keith
Metalman
If I could afford it...I would so do up my own ad. And since it can be to an on-site shop, I know what shop. -Evil grin.-
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Wow. This is an amazing idea. X_X
Genius. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Genius. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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What a fascinating and original idea! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> Can't wait to see it in action.
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(got cut off).. just one ad at a time. Though it will all be fore the same site.
Damn, that's one good idea. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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~nods~
Nice plan.
Hopefully it opens to more different sorts of advertising soon.
~hadn't read the note when making banner~
Oh well. Feces occurs.
Once you open it to more types of ads, then I'll be a regular donator of more than
Nice plan.
Hopefully it opens to more different sorts of advertising soon.
~hadn't read the note when making banner~
Oh well. Feces occurs.
Once you open it to more types of ads, then I'll be a regular donator of more than
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I think this is a great idea.
I don't use the cash shop because it would be difficult for me - I'm not 18 and therefore don't have a credit card - but I still think this is a great idea.
I don't use the cash shop because it would be difficult for me - I'm not 18 and therefore don't have a credit card - but I still think this is a great idea.
I like this idea. I think it will work out really well.
And for those who dont like ads... its ONLY on the forums. I think you can go on and live with seeing it just at the top. Its not like its harming the computer. And hey. you never know, you may actually see a ad that will interest you <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
And for those who dont like ads... its ONLY on the forums. I think you can go on and live with seeing it just at the top. Its not like its harming the computer. And hey. you never know, you may actually see a ad that will interest you <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
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Wicked idea. Being able to make money to support the site without actually selling out.
..You actually figured out a way. Brilliance! xD
..You actually figured out a way. Brilliance! xD
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Oh wow, I think this is the first time I'd actually want to see ads XD What a neat idea.
I think this is a great idea, a very innovative solution to your current problems. I don't have anything to advertise, but I imagine that there will be a lot of people that do! I hope it works well, and keep the great ideas coming! You guys are on a roll <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />
Haha, totally did not occur to me that we could advertise things like birthdays, cults and user shops. I thought this would only be used for advertising users sites! Gonna have to have adblock switched off all the time now <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" /> Can't wait to see what you guys come up with <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;">Does anyone know how to turn off ad blocking in firefox just for one site (is there a way to such a thing?). I'd really like to see the ads and they all blocked.</blockquote>
Yes. I haven't worked out how to de-block them either and I'd really like to, just for this site.
Yes. I haven't worked out how to de-block them either and I'd really like to, just for this site.
Aw, yuck, my comment went through while I was backspacing fixing something. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Well, to make it look a bit less stupid:
"I think this is a great idea in so many ways.
And to the few who aren't sold on it, simple - don't use it."
Well, to make it look a bit less stupid:
"I think this is a great idea in so many ways.
And to the few who aren't sold on it, simple - don't use it."
I think this is a great idea in so many ways.d to the few who aren't sold on it, simple - don't use it.
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OMG. This i such a neat idea!!! I don't think I have ever seen anything like this on any site, pet-related or not. Brilliance!!!
I am normally not a fan at all of ads on sites like this, altho I do understand they can be a necessary evil, but I totally love this idea. They are isolated in one spot, and user-driven for content. What a unique way to gain necessary cash but involve the users so they aren't too annoyed by it. Does anyone know how to turn off ad blocking in firefox just for one site (is there a way to such a thing?). I'd really like to see the ads and they all blocked.
Thanks for the answers, Keith. I think it's a really great idea at just the right price. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I think it's a great idea. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> Way to brainstorm, Keith and Staff.
This is so interesting! I can't wait to see what users put up there. X3
Plus, it helps out, so that's a plus!
Plus, it helps out, so that's a plus!
I actually think this is an excellent idea <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_heart.gif" border="0" /> It's a great way for users to support the site and get a little self promotion in the process. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
MuffDaddy I think you missed them point; they're ads! The reason they're on the site is to get money. But now instead on annoying ads for random products, car insurance, and Google, we get Subeta-related ads, or birthday announcments, or silly messages, or whatever we want (to whatever extent). It's pretty much awesome in every way!
Wonderful! <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Sorry, I see. 50,000 impressions... hm. I'll definitely have a look into this if I ever get back into profile making. XD
Very cool idea! Great way to keep the members of Subeta involved and its much nicer to read those then the crap ads that could be put up there! Hope it goes well and everyone at least trys it once <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I think it's an awesome idea.
It's kind of exciting too.
The price is right, and I think it would be fun to have a billboard announcing a friend's birthday. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
It's kind of exciting too.
The price is right, and I think it would be fun to have a billboard announcing a friend's birthday. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Keith
STAFF
Alex, they'll be running randomly, along with all the other ads.
And - Yes. That means that it is shown 50,000 times on the forums and then it won't run again after that. (You'll get a notice)
And - Yes. That means that it is shown 50,000 times on the forums and then it won't run again after that. (You'll get a notice)
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Aaw thats such a cute little idea.
50,000 impressions..... this means what?
That it will show up 50k times on the forums, and then not again after that?
That it will show up 50k times on the forums, and then not again after that?
I really, REALLY like this idea. Keep it (advertising) in-house and user supported. I have an idea for one; how hard are they to create? Pic and all, I mean.
That is a very unique idea. I like it. It's not annoying and yet though it gives you money, users dictate what it has. Great idea.
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Sounds fun c8
Seconded - how long does it run for?
Also.. please make it so that we can buy 250 credits in the Cash Shop ^__^ It would rock my socks.
Also.. please make it so that we can buy 250 credits in the Cash Shop ^__^ It would rock my socks.
Scratch that question, it seems you have already answered it. <img src="http://www.subeta.ws:8080/images/smilies/6398_emoticon_raspberry.gif" border="0" />