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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2010 21:19:35 GMT -8
So, apparently Adbrite doesn't allow "ad stacking" in anything other than a sidebar.
..so, in order to maximize the usefulness of ads, I'll be adding a sidebar.
No, I won't have it cut into the current width of the board, but will have it be in addition to it.
Question is, though, would it be better to place it on the right or the left?
I'm not going to be running the poll for long. Sooner we get it up and running, the moar monies we get. The moar monies we get, the moar contests we can run and the better the prize (packs?) could be.
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Post by Demeter on Nov 15, 2010 21:24:20 GMT -8
I'd prefer it be on the right side. I don't mind having things inched over to the left - that's the side I usually look on first.
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 15, 2010 21:29:30 GMT -8
So I'm a bit of a lefty. But I'd prefer it on the right too. *nodsnods* Ignore that. >>
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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2010 21:29:50 GMT -8
Right side, on the opposite side from the "Author" column, yes? 'cause that's where I'd prefer it to go, too. >.>
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 15, 2010 21:44:39 GMT -8
Son of a-
I meant left. >.<"
In which case I guess I'm wrong about that but...don't make me have to use the distress call of lefties.
Seriously though, perhaps a poll option? ;3
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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2010 22:19:18 GMT -8
Poll added, only clarifying which is which. >.>
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Post by Admin on Nov 15, 2010 22:40:16 GMT -8
For clarification on just how much more the additional ad spaces generate..
For the first week, we only had two ads. We made about $10 USD. Since then (about an additional week and a half) I'd added three more spaces, we've made about $35 USD (total now about $45 USD). Shame they don't pay out for two months after the end of each month, but hey. More for us in the long run, and we wouldn't be able to devise a good contest that quickly, anyway.
So if we can have at least three ads in the sidebar, we'll be set. I'll try to fill it, though. >.>
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 3:28:43 GMT -8
Okay, this is about what it'll look like with the ad box on the right, since that's the way the votes seem to be leaning so far. If it ends up going the other way, I can move the box.
Either way, though, I'll be closing the poll after a day or so.
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 16, 2010 7:16:07 GMT -8
Duly noted. *salutes*
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 7:47:02 GMT -8
If you can see the ad spaces in the sidebar, mind helping me out?
For whatever reason, possibly region, I don't see any of the ads. How many more can be added to the sidebar (they're about 600px in height each) before it becomes unreasonable?
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Post by Corporal Flashback on Nov 16, 2010 7:55:38 GMT -8
^^ I'd say roughly four, maybe five. Can you try it and then remove it if it's not working out?
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 8:44:00 GMT -8
Yep.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 8:52:30 GMT -8
Whoa the site looks really weird like this. I guess theres no way to put them on either side, or make the board any more center? >.>
I guess I'm the only one who prefers the ads being on the left.
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 8:55:03 GMT -8
I can do sidebars on both sides. Just read over Adbrite's regulations to be sure, though, and it only allows three of each type of ad per page.
If I were to do sidebars on both sides, I'd probably have two ads on the right and one on the left, and have some sort of additional content in the sidebar on the left. Dunno what, but it's a theory.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 8:57:25 GMT -8
^ It's more that the boards are in the center. I feel the giant gaps on nothing on the right (I can't see the ads either) are rather distracting. Plus I've always been one for symmetry.
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 9:02:50 GMT -8
How's this?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 9:08:37 GMT -8
Much better! Actually, because I can't see the ads it looks like the board just had a code that slims them down. I like it.
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Post by Pinkemon on Nov 16, 2010 9:09:23 GMT -8
It looks like a Twilight sucks sandwich. XD
(I don't really mind this that much. No matter where the ads are, I'd get used to them anyway.)
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 9:10:33 GMT -8
I do wonder why no ads are showing up, even though I don't have an adblocker.
Adbrite is supposed to work internationally. >.>
Ah, well. So long as they recognize that the ad spaces are, in fact, working, and they pay, it's all good.
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Post by Darth Sariah on Nov 16, 2010 15:34:11 GMT -8
^ hey, if it works then it works. The ad blocker software is just a bonus.
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 16, 2010 16:08:06 GMT -8
Ads are now up, for me. >>
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Post by Lady Phoenix on Nov 16, 2010 17:20:03 GMT -8
Get rid of the Mister Popo add . . . please?
He scares me. *goes off to cry*
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 16, 2010 17:28:53 GMT -8
xD Everyone's been remarking on that.
Yesh, we must stomp on your fun.
EDIT: He's the first thing that loads too. ;O
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Post by Darth Sariah on Nov 16, 2010 17:45:35 GMT -8
Get rid of the Mister Popo add . . . please?
He scares me. *goes off to cry* I am tired of mr. popo's face greeting me when I load up a page. It's a wee bit annoying.
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Post by Catalpa on Nov 16, 2010 18:00:02 GMT -8
Yes, please get rid of the blackface Mr. Popo face. It's disturbing on multiple levels.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 18:00:03 GMT -8
...Mr Popo?
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Post by Catalpa on Nov 16, 2010 18:00:57 GMT -8
Ever seen Dragon Ball Z? He's a character in that anime.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 18:13:09 GMT -8
Ever seen Dragon Ball Z? He's a character in that anime. Oh. I thought it was a Golliwogg.
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2010 19:45:12 GMT -8
But I like Mr. Popo. XD
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Post by Spectraitor on Nov 16, 2010 20:03:46 GMT -8
Ruin your fun indee- *sees your signature* HEY!
I kid. Mister Popo looks odd with only his face though. >>
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