VX site Revenue - Everyone Look

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08/12/2008, 09:31 AM
Grand_Canyon_VXer

VX site Revenue - Everyone Look

VehiCROSS.info - web Master

I am a VP Sales for www.farecompare.com and a VXer for the past 8 years this November.

I noticed that the we are looking to raise $300 for some reason. Site maintenance I assume. Whatever the reason. There is a very simple solution.

Add a few banner placements. 728x90 & 300x250 are the most valuable. I can't find the average monthly or daily number of visitors. If you can get me this number I can give you an approximate monthly revenue the site will generate.

Also, with my contacts I can put you together with the people to provide ads.

Mike
08/12/2008, 10:20 AM
workmeistr

I'd rather not have adds on the forum, unless they are VX-related (Tone, etc.).

If we are providing "enough" revenue monthly by donations, then my vote is for no adds, period, though.

I think I read from Tom4Bren's post that your "Site Supporter" status stays for a year after you donate your $20. If all the 'active' members of the forum maintain this status, is that enough revenue to keep the forum healthy?

Is the $20 a year from each of the active members enough, and is that what's expected; or more per year? I know I easily get $20/month worth of advice from the forum, so I'm not complaining, I just want to know what is expected and I'll gladly do my part to keep the forum healthy.
08/12/2008, 11:37 AM
VehiGAZ

I'll gladly pay to have access to a single adertisement-free website.

Push your junk somewhere else, Mike. ;-)
08/12/2008, 11:51 AM
Grand_Canyon_VXer

No worries guys. Making $$ is what i do, just thought I would lend a suggestion.
08/12/2008, 12:19 PM
kodiak

Yea capitalism! It�s very rare but you can have ads with out it being annoying. The best example of this is Google. The key is to have appropriate ads in the right locations. If it helps out Moncha then do it.
08/12/2008, 02:52 PM
Ldub

I think JoFotoz is on the right track here...:thumbup:

[Quote]
My take on this......

I figure this forum has SAVED me AT LEAST $500 in the last couple of years...

....so I donated 10% of that to the site ""upkeep"".

Its $50 ...no big deal on its own....BUT ...!

If all of ya 'all send in 10% of what ya save as a result of the info here...

...then we all continue to "profit" from this site.....

......and Scott can breathe easy.

Just my thoughts.....

jo [Quote]

Who could argue with logic like that? $20.00 a year is a bargain for the amount of $ you can save by following 1 or 2 "how to's".

CV boot replacement & window fixes come readily to mind...:_wrench:

And if you're here to sell services & or product to other members, there is no excuse for not being a contributing member, IMO, that should be mandatory.

OK, getting down off my soapbox now...:rolleyesg
08/12/2008, 03:57 PM
nfpgasmask

As an avid user of The Internet and a person who has been online since Pine, I am avidly opposed to banners, ads, invisible layers, and popups of any kind, especially since a good percentage of ad-servs link to sites that are loaded with more ads, spyware and all sorts of other nasty stuff. Ads are annoying and distracting and I would hate to see VX.info get all cluttered up with unsolicited crap. But that is just me. If Moncha wanted ads, I am sure he could have done this a long time ago.

Long time users of the Web have seen it go from the Information Super Highway to a congested, spaghetti bowl of garbage, porn and misinformation. The internet used to be 80% free information and 10% crap, and now its the other way around. VehiCROSS.info is a quality, spam free site, all around, and I hope it stays that way. :bwgy:

When I want a home loan, new car insurance, or some allergy medicine, I'll let you know. ;)

Bart
08/12/2008, 05:25 PM
taylorRichie

But what about all the free ipods we could get offered???? They need a place too...

I'm am also opposed to ads... I paid my dues a day or two after becoming a member because it saved me $150 for a window, (SBC Brackets).

And since has given me a ton of insight, and suggestions for upgrades. Haven't had anything else to add 10% too... so I'd say, 10% or $20 whichever is higher ;)

Also selling advertising wouldn't really work well unless we were clicking the ads. And I doubt too many of us would, unless they were related sponsors (indy4X etc.) in which case I still wouldn't click cause I know their direct address ;)
08/13/2008, 05:50 AM
crager34

Oh The Pressure!!!

:cool:
08/13/2008, 05:19 PM
lasturbo

This site has saved me too!!

No ads please. Let's keep it VX family orientated and all pay the yearly dues!! Can't beat that! In the one month of joining, I found a SH_tload of parts, help from other kind members, and vital information. Thanks again!!
08/13/2008, 05:36 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by lasturbo

No ads please. Let's keep it VX family orientated and all pay the yearly dues!! Can't beat that! In the one month of joining, I found a SH_tload of parts, help from other kind members, and vital information. Thanks again!!

:thumbup:...:thumbup:...:thumbup:...:thumbup:

That'll get me to the salvage yard...maybe even this Sat.

WELL DONE ! ! !
08/14/2008, 02:04 PM
VXIRONwoMAN

Do you bring billboards to your regular family gatherings???

Well then, why would we want them at ours?

NO ADS! Please.
08/14/2008, 02:27 PM
Grand_Canyon_VXer

You guys are Cracking me up!! :laugho: :laughb: :laughy: :laughg:
08/15/2008, 12:09 AM
don moore

free I pod ....I want one....:smilewink

.... you could meet singles in you area...

I like the one you get in your E-MAIL saying you can have a free laptop and then ask for your E-MAIL...huh:confused:
08/15/2008, 03:53 PM
Knigh7s

Quote:

Originally Posted by don moore

free I pod ....I want one....:smilewink

.... you could meet singles in you area...

I like the one you get in your E-MAIL saying you can have a free laptop and then ask for your E-MAIL...huh:confused:

I'm so sick of those!!! I get them through my work email... how they got it... I do not know.
12/05/2008, 10:23 AM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by crager34

Oh The Pressure!!!
:cool:

Gotta say Dude...that "site supporter" under your name is a BIG improvement!

WELL DONE!...to all the recent site supporters!:thumbup:
02/13/2009, 11:35 AM
Ldub

[QUOTE=Ldub;133681]I think JoFotoz is on the right track here...:thumbup:

[Quote]
My take on this......

I figure this forum has SAVED me AT LEAST $500 in the last couple of years...

....so I donated 10% of that to the site ""upkeep"".

Its $50 ...no big deal on its own....BUT ...!

If all of ya 'all send in 10% of what ya save as a result of the info here...

...then we all continue to "profit" from this site.....

......and Scott can breathe easy.

Just my thoughts.....

jo

Quote:

Who could argue with logic like that? $20.00 a year is a bargain for the amount of $ you can save by following 1 or 2 "how to's".

CV boot replacement & window fixes come readily to mind...:_wrench:

And if you're here to sell services & or product to other members, there is no excuse for not being a contributing member, IMO, that should be mandatory.

OK, getting down off my soapbox now...:rolleyesg

Can't help but notice that donations are a bit "off" this month...:sighwgray

Any kind hearted folks out there feelin' the love?...:heart:

Has this site recently $aved you $ome jing?...or helped you find the parts or answers you wouldn't find anywhere else?

Just my opinion, but Moncha shouldn't have to cover the cost of maintaining this site out of his own pocket...:nogray:
02/13/2009, 12:37 PM
Triathlete

And again...

Quote:

Keith, probably get more responses if you started a different tread instead of jacking one that has absolutely nothing in reference to your question.
Or better yet use the SEARCH function...the answers you seek have been beaten to death many, many, many times!
Good luck with your purchase.
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02/13/2009, 12:38 PM
tom4bren

Keith,

Look here for a start:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=common

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ghlight=common
02/13/2009, 12:50 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithVXlvr

Hello all,

I am Keith from Portland, OR. Looking for a VX and think I have found one. Hopefully going to fly to it and check it out, then drive it home if all is well.

I have been told the drivers window is having some trouble -- no biggy as the fixes are easy and cheap. And there is a broken plastic rear cladding (Isuzu dealer has one here for @ $400.00.)

When I am looking at it, what are the big things to look out for??

Thanks, Keith

Here's a little snippet of a post by Tone from the long ago...It may help to clear your confusion as to the general rules of posting...:thumbup:

*General Rules
VehiCROSS.info Forum Rules

� This is a VehiCROSS dedicated forum, all topics, comments and photos should be related to Isuzu, or the VehiCROSS. All "off topic" postings and photos shall be contained within the appropriate forums or personal photo albums or risk deletion.
� Try to post to the forum that is most appropriate for the topic being presented. *

And don't feel like I'm pickin' on ya too hard...I've made most every mistake there is to be made around here, and am STILL known as a notorious thread jacker...:smilewink

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02/15/2009, 04:19 PM
Mark B

I like this site the way it is.
Keep up the good work Scott.
02/16/2009, 12:02 AM
SilverBullet75

Between the money saved from the site and the great fun had on Friday nights with Scott and the rest of the Call of Duty gamers, I've enjoyed every bit of this site since day one back in 2004 when I joined. I've been wanting to contribute for a while now but haven't gotten around to it until just now. Do I feel pressured into it? He11 NO! Scott has put a lot of time and effort into this site, as well as others that have contributed to the "addiction".

The way I see it... every year my wife subscribes to one of those celebrity gossip magazines. This is MY subscription... it costs less than a magazine subscription, and in the long run PAYS YOU BACK in knowledge, friendships, fun, etc..!!

Many thanks Scott! Keep up the great work!
---JIM---