Topic: Advertisements on the website.
Sorry about posting another thread, it's just I had an idea that I thought I'd share.
To put it simply, I've noticed that when on this site, I've never seen any adverts at all. (if there are in fact adverts, and I'm just not seeing them as I'm currently on my phone, then feel free to remove this post) Now, normally I hate adverts with a passion, but my idea was, that if the site could find a long term sponsor, perhaps we could all benefit. For example, if there were just one or two adverts on the right hand side, that interfere with nothing really (many sites do this) then the community could obviously earn a constant income. The reason I say this, is because for each competition we host, we often have to find a sponsor for the event. However, if we had a permanent sponsor perhaps if would give the opportunity to offer larger prizes as rewards.
I'm terrible at explaining so I'm sorry. Basically, say for example Bricklink sponsors a competition. They may provide a prize of a voucher for perhaps £20/$35 etc. They offer this amount as the time they get for advertisement depends entirely on the popularity of the contest. However, if we had a permanent sponsor, bringing in perhaps £50 a month (random number - this site's quite popular though and gets quite a few hits) then maybe that could all go into a 'prize pot'.
Basically, it would give the opportunity for the site to hold more competitions and offer better prizes. Just imagine if the prize for a competition was worth the equivalent of £100+ - the interest in the competition would go through the roof.
Again, this is just a suggestion, whether it's a good one or not is yet to be seen. What do you all think? (as I say, if there are alread adverts and I've just made myself seem stupid as I can't see them, ignore this)
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