Posted by Dr. Bob on March 22, 2001, at 22:43:54
In reply to Re: advertising, posted by Lorraine on March 22, 2001, at 19:45:55
> > Well, as an experiment, I've added Amazon and iGive to this main page, what do you think?
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> The flashing/changing message is a wee bit annoying, but it doesn't bother me too much. How much $$ do you think it might generate?I'm ambivalent about the animation, too. Maybe I'll try something static, instead... I guess how much it generates depends on how many people sign up and how much they buy?
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> First: Redesign the site (slightly)
OK, we're kind of trying that out now...
> Second: Explore moving the site to another host provider. (I have created a spreadsheet of the potential host providers. My list ends up being different than yours. If you give me your email address, I'll attach it. Also you mentioned that you are concerned about this eating into your time. Is there anyway that others could help with this? Do we have any members who have an expertise in technology that could help either evaluate the potential hosts or help in the transition itself? Maybe you need a page on the site noting volunteer needs and soliciting them from the members? )
My list I got from specifying certain features and also adjusting them all to 800 MB. I thought my email address was everywhere :-) but here you go: dr-bob@uchicago.edu
I could ask more prominently for opinions regarding other web hosting services, but we might get what we pay for and saving money here would be a good thing, of course, but wouldn't address the other issue (my time).
> Third: Actively start seeking a sponsor for the site.
Someone else here and I have started thinking about foundation sponsors. Corporate ones? Who's John's sponsor?
> Going the full non-profit route, incorporating, seeking IRS status, maintaining these filings, and using services like iGive I think would be a major undertaking.
I agree, but it might be a good long-term investment...
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> I am slow sometimes, so I don't know how long it has been here, but I just noticed the amazon ad above. It isn't that intrusive. Did you have a say in what it would look like?
Just since yesterday. :-) It's not an ad that they're paying for, it's just a logo they offer people in their "associates" program.
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> I might change the Amazon link for your books link, but then again, maybe not.
You mean refer people somewhere else for books? Why? I was thinking just the opposite, that CDNOW would be redundant, since Amazon sells those, too. :-)
Bob
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