Advertising

[Alison]

Maybe I'm being dim but I'm not getting any advertising at all on my screen????? Is this because of some bizarrely clever blocking programme that work have installed or am I just lucky?

[mandyballantyne]

Hi,

To be honest I don't mind the adverts, the problem I have is the amount of the page they take up.

When I open a page I see the grapevine banner, welcome banner, adverts and I have to scroll down to get to see the first post

Mandy

[Hazel at the Hill]

I'm under the impression that the more 'hits' or 'traffic' a website gets, the more it costs to run it.

Rather the more it costs to advertise on it, I believe.

I would imagine that when a noob comes on the Vine, they are more inclined to buy the mag, so it's an advert for the magazine, and GYO win there, however I guess that someone has to pay Ben's (and all the other 'techie' staff) wages!

[lainey lou]

Don't sweat the small stuff guys!
I'm just glad to be a member of this wonderful forum and to have all you other lovely grapes along for the ride.

[moggssue]

Doctor - I do have the new posts thingymy but it takes me to the beginning of the post and I have to scroll down to the latest message added.
Hazel - thanks for that, I'm about to give it a go!!

And I totally agree, rather have the adverts and keep the vine than not!

[moggssue]

Thanks Hazel, you're a star! I've changed my options so no more scrolling through mountains of already read posts!!

[Flummery]

On my pooter the latest posts are at the bottom, I have to scroll past all the older ones to get to the most recent. Didn't realise I could change that??

Oh, and for the record I don't mind the ad banner at the top of the page (easily ignorable!) but am not keen on the one under the first post!

I just go to 'first unread' - saves scrolling. The only really intrusive one is the one that separates the first post from the replies.

[Shortie]

The banner along top has been around for a while hasn't it? I remember the fuss when it came along earlier in the year. But I only noticed the ads under the first post last night too... Not that keen on those ones as they do 'break' the thread a bit, but then again once I get used to them I'm sure it'll be fine . I got used to the ones along the top fairly quickly

We've had this debate before methinks and at least they are gardening related! If it helps to subsidise the vine and ensure it's existance, I'm all for it......................but please, not the mattress man again!

Oh god I forgot about Matress Man and his HUGE ad!

[veg4681]

I think that they are a pain too, however I am also aware that this site needs to be funded somehow, so unless we all want to e.g. pay a subscription to be a member, I think we're probably stuck with them!

I feel the same way too Hazel.

I did wonder...oooppps where does this banner come from? Hate me, but I did click on the link to Marshalls to see what new stuffs they're selling currently coz I'm weak .

[Two_Sheds]

I hadn't even noticed any Ads!
I had to go back up and look three times (Harrod Horticultural).

[rustylady]

I noticed them this morning when I logged on. Don't like them, but I guess I can live with them as long as it doesn't slow the site up.

[carlseawolf]

has eanyone noticed if you click to go to the last post on a thread it takes a long time to load and also goes via the top add banner before it takes you where you wanted to be.
i'm all for add banners in moderation at the top and bottom of the screen but if the performance of the forum is affected then that could be bad for all concerned.

[smallblueplanet]

I don't like the new ad that has been 'slipped in' under the 1st post. Will the next step be an ad between each post, its obviously easy to set up? I imagine the site admin takes note of traffic stats and will monitor how changes to the site's layout affect traffic. I guess there will be a balance found.

I'm not sure how much a mainly text-based messageboard costs to run, but I imagine a popular one with lots of hits would help subsidize the magazine as well as itself?

[jacob marley]

Dont mind the adverts myself they are not to obstrusive the thoughts going through my mind are perhaps the are part payment for the prizes in the virtual show or even making bigger prizes for next year you never know i am only joking but might be nearer the truth than we think jacob

[jacob marley]

Just seen advert for fake fruit and veg we can all win next year jacob