vpsBoard advertisements and availability

[clarity]

I like the ads. I do think some padding or margin should be removed to make it not so spacious on the top, but it is a positive overall. How many ads are currently in rotation? I seem to get the same 2 top ads every time.


It does look a little LETy, but I do understand the reasoning behind them. I just hope that the reasoning continues to hold true.


Edit: It might make some sense to center the ad over the forum section and pull the sidebar up. It would make it flow better/easier for me.

 

[HalfEatenPie]

I like the ads. I do think some padding or margin should be removed to make it not so spacious on the top, but it is a positive overall. How many ads are currently in rotation? I seem to get the same 2 top ads every time.


It does look a little LETy, but I do understand the reasoning behind them. I just hope that the reasoning continues to hold true.


Edit: It might make some sense to center the ad over the forum section and pull the sidebar up. It would make it flow better/easier for me.

Howdy!

Well from my understanding several people who have requested ad space have not sent in their ads and/or payments.  Therefore the numbers are still a bit off but we're working on it!

In terms of the aesthetics of the views I can see what we can do.  

 

[wlanboy]

Adblock Plus seems to block the advertisement on the top, but not the ones in the sidebar.

Same for me - and I found the reason ... iframe ...

too much space border between the header ad and content 

And found the reason:


<!-- ::: CONTENT ::: -->
<div class='ipsAd'><br />
<center>
<iframe align="center" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" height="90" width="728" src="http://a.vpsboard.com/data/top/"></iframe>
</center>
<br /><br /></div>

I would remove the <center> and add this to the class "ipsAd":


ipsAd {
display: block;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: auto
}

Better way to center objects.

And please remove the <br/> - they cost a lot of space.

And why a iframe for a pix?

 

[Francisco]

You probably want to change the 'Ad' text.

It's quite possible it's catching that name.

Francisco

 

[Coastercraze]

Add Host Mist to the backup reserve list for a 125 x 125 spot.

 

[MannDude]

I like the ads. I do think some padding or margin should be removed to make it not so spacious on the top, but it is a positive overall. How many ads are currently in rotation? I seem to get the same 2 top ads every time.


It does look a little LETy, but I do understand the reasoning behind them. I just hope that the reasoning continues to hold true.


Edit: It might make some sense to center the ad over the forum section and pull the sidebar up. It would make it flow better/easier for me.

Currently in rotation? 3 up top, should be 4. Waiting for Fran man to get an ad submitted to be the fourth in rotation. Ten on the side I believe, some folks reserved a spot but haven't gotten back to me. Guess I should open up the other 6 spots to the public.

I'll see about the template change. (bringing the sidebar up). IPB is a mess, I hate making template changes and unsure where to go about this. I'll have to dig my Raspberry Pi out of a box that has a local copy of vpsBoard on it so I can try this out via trial and error until I get it right, haha.

Thanks for the comments.

Same for me - and I found the reason ... iframe ...

And found the reason:


<!-- ::: CONTENT ::: -->
<div class='ipsAd'><br />
<center>
<iframe align="center" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" height="90" width="728" src="http://a.vpsboard.com/data/top/"></iframe>
</center>
<br /><br /></div>

I would remove the <center> and add this to the class "ipsAd":


ipsAd {
display: block;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: auto
}

Better way to center objects.

And please remove the <br/> - they cost a lot of space.

And why a iframe for a pix?

Will work on this soon. Spacing is better now.

Why an iFrame? Why not? It works, doesn't interfere with those who block javascript. Open to suggestions on a better method of integrating them.

You probably want to change the 'Ad' text.


It's quite possible it's catching that name.


Francisco

Yup, seems to be it.

Add Host Mist to the backup reserve list for a 125 x 125 spot.

No need for the backup reserve list. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[MannDude]

K, fixed the whole Ad Block issue with the top banner being blocked and sidebar displaying. Both display by default.

Not going to dive into it now, as I've got no clue where to begin with it, but eventually would be nice to have the template modified to appear like: http://i.imgur.com/TJTjzqT.png (someone suggested it). Sidebar raised, ad centered over content.

 

[Reece-DM]

The top banner looks to big..

 

[danni]

I actually think it looks quite okay

 

[shovenose]

K, fixed the whole Ad Block issue with the top banner being blocked and sidebar displaying. Both display by default.

Not going to dive into it now, as I've got no clue where to begin with it, but eventually would be nice to have the template modified to appear like: http://i.imgur.com/TJTjzqT.png (someone suggested it). Sidebar raised, ad centered over content.

That would be good, and easy.

 

[clarity]

K, fixed the whole Ad Block issue with the top banner being blocked and sidebar displaying. Both display by default.

Not going to dive into it now, as I've got no clue where to begin with it, but eventually would be nice to have the template modified to appear like: http://i.imgur.com/TJTjzqT.png (someone suggested it). Sidebar raised, ad centered over content.

If you want/need, I can probably help with this. I am sure that you are more than capable of doing it yourself, but I figured that I would offer it up just in case. I am a tinkerer!

 

[MannDude]

That would be good, and easy.

If you want/need, I can probably help with this. I am sure that you are more than capable of doing it yourself, but I figured that I would offer it up just in case. I am a tinkerer!

I'm unsure just how easy it will be. Not my area of expertise.

 

[clarity]

If your just modifying a template file, it can't be that bad. Just move the ad right before the forum loop in the same div or section, and that should get you 98% there.

 

[MannDude]

If your just modifying a template file, it can't be that bad. Just move the ad right before the forum loop in the same div or section, and that should get you 98% there.

I'll look into this later, promise. Would look much nicer indeed.

 

[VPSCorey]

When?

Screencap of moderation log below. I didn't remove anything. Don't believe anyone else did. Let me know when and I've got database backups made every 2 hours, so I can look into it and restore it.

Sure you didn't just send me a PM or comment in a similar thread in another forum?

Probably did, must of been one you asked for an opinion not a signup.  No worries.

 

[rm_]

Finally sold out, have we... Of course it's such a huge expense running a simple forum with a hundred or so visitors, absolutely need to put five huge ass banners to at least somehow try to cover it...

 

[Francisco]

Finally sold out, have we... Of course it's such a huge expense running a simple forum with a hundred or so visitors, absolutely need to put five huge ass banners to at least somehow try to cover it...

I really don't know what cockroach crawled into your bottle of vodka but shit son, you've had a chip in your shoulder for years now.

I can't speak for everyone else but I personally expect no new business over the ad. I bought the most expensive ad that Curtis is rotating to help the site out as best I can.

If you don't like the community you're welcome to not post, visit, or anything else.

If you want to take part? Do so by all means, but Curtis has been upfront with his costs and his personal situation.

Francisco

 

[MannDude]

Finally sold out, have we... Of course it's such a huge expense running a simple forum with a hundred or so visitors, absolutely need to put five huge ass banners to at least somehow try to cover it...

Selling out would have taken that $20K offer RLT made me so they could secretly own the site. Selling out would be me being biased towards providers and censoring content that they didn't like.

I sold a small number of ads for a relatively low price for the impressions. I'm not trying to drain these people dry. vpsBoard isn't free to run, and it takes more time then you can imagine dealing with reported content, responding to PMs, people hitting me up on Skype about site related stuff, on IRC, and keeping things in check. This is time I could spend doing other things but vpsBoard is what gets the attention to maintain a quality community and keep people happy. Ad-revenue is what will fuel the growth of this site, not like I'm using it to put a down payment on a nice new car or taking a lavish vacation.

Just re-read the thread if you have concerns, chances are you'll likely have them answered by the time you reach this final page.

If you have any specific questions not already asked, I'll be happy to answer them like always.

 

[KS_Phillip]

I can't speak for everyone else but I personally expect no new business over the ad. I bought the most expensive ad that Curtis is rotating to help the site out as best I can.


Francisco

Same here, really.  Help the site out, get a little bit of awareness for the charity stuff and special events we participate in.  Don't expect much new business from it

 

[MartinD]

Very little need to respond to comments like the one posted above. The sheer lack of understanding and voluminous ignorance tells you everything you need to know.