Comments on: Ads for a buck going up soon

By: Nathan L

Nathan L — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:44:24 +0000

Thats alright. I’ll double-check myself next time

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:23:50 +0000

Wish I could Nathan, but i doesn’t appear that I have the ability to edit what you typed. Sorry.

By: Nathan L

Nathan L — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:33:29 +0000

Is there any way you could add a space between “Sell” and “Metal” ?

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:03:04 +0000

Thanks, Nathan! Dave, I get what you’re saying. And yes, there are options in how many links are shown. If I remember correctly, I think it’s in multiples of 5 (5, 10, 15). Not sure what the cutoff might be.

By: Dave Davis

Dave Davis — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:54:14 +0000

Ahhh, no! I didn’t mean it like that! I meant that I don’t know how those wishing to use it as an advertising means will derive their value.

It’s more than a day later and my link is still there, that’s great. I really only wanted to test the scratchback system and your blog was the first in my feed reader that mentioned it. For tipping, I think this is a MUCH better alternative to a simple “paypal” button.

Can you define how many links are shown?

Regarding the subscribe to comments plugin, sorry… I didn’t see it. It seems to be there now though. 🙂

By: Nathan L

Nathan L — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:28:21 +0000

I bought one!
I figure that it probably won’t help me at all since I sell unrelated metal roofing products, but for $1 how can you complain!

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:25:17 +0000

I have the subscribe to comments plugin installed. Is that not what you mean? (oh right, it’s way down at the bottom, darn it. i’ll see if i can make this move itself up closer to the actual comment form) update: i fixed the problem, btw

So, for $1, you were in the top spot for a few hours, and you’ll probably remain in the top 10 for quite some time, and that’s not value? I’ve seen people stay on the list for a few days.

Keep in mind that this is more like a tip system, so you aren’t really buying a spot – you’re tipping and receiving a nice little thank you in return. Better than a straightforward donation, and the amount is so small that it should be worthwhile…I think.

Of course, everyone’s definition of value is different, so I understand if it doesn’t seem to be worthwhile for you. I do appreciate the feedback though. Good to know how it works for everyone.

By: Dave Davis

Dave Davis — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:17:55 +0000

🙂 Thanks Donna.

Already off the top spot, so I don’t know how much value this will hold. We’ll see.

PS: Please install the email notification to comment replies plugin 🙂

By: DazzlinDonna

DazzlinDonna — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:36:24 +0000

I have it set so that I have to approve first. I’ll approve anything decent, of course, but I do have to reserve judgement for a few things that might be especially icky. So, I was asleep when you tipped me (thanks, btw). Of course, right at the moment, scratchback is down, so i can’t, but as soon as it returns, i will.

By: Dave Davis

Dave Davis — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:58:47 +0000

Interesting idea Donna. Been wondering what Jim was up to 😉

You received a $1 tip from me. Seems to be a slight delay in it being published but that can be expected.

Judging by your subscriber stats and price of this deal, I don’t expect more than a few hours exposure. I think increasing the price in this case would provide more value to both you and the advertiser/tipper as the link would display longer and you’d make more money.