new kid on the block

candy08 · 09-27-2007, 06:00 AM

hey guys, ive owned various arcade sites over the last 2 or so years but only just found this forum, my current project is UltimateArcades.net it would be great if you could take a look, give some advice etc. its around 2 months old and receiving approx 200 unqs aday.

would love to link to you too if your keen

microjoes · 09-27-2007, 06:54 AM

I think you are violating the arcade banners terms of service with the Mass amounts of flashing banners at the bottom. It looks obnoxious. Other than that the site is fine but you are ruining it with all of the banners at the bottom. Also my site being part of Arcade Banners Network makes me want to complain about what you are doing because you are trying to cheat. Don't take it personally but you will want to clean that up...

ArcadeJunky · 09-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Welcome to Talk Arcades!

You could try blending your AdSense unit and see if removing the border and matching the background color helps. That helps for many.

On the multiple banners, unfortunately ArcadeBanners encourages this type of behavior with their impression-based reward system. Of course that's not an excuse.

brendgard · 09-27-2007, 09:51 AM

I would have to agree with what they said. Especially if what I think I'm seeing is what I'm really seeing. It looks like all of the banner exchanges at the bottom are all the same banner exchange. Try signing up with some other banner exchanges, it would server you better in the long run with better traffic anyways. It does look decent though.

If you're looking for link exchanges, submit to Gamers GO - For all your arcade needs! and you'll get 2 backlinks ( it shares a common database with auntiefondy.com)

microjoes · 09-27-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcadeJunky

On the multiple banners, unfortunately ArcadeBanners encourages this type of behavior with their impression-based reward system. Of course that's not an excuse.

I would not do more than one or two impression based banners. It is very easy to over due it. Click based is usually better. SEO and returning visitors is best.

candy08 · 09-27-2007, 05:15 PM

ok thanks for the replies, i was under the impression from the particular banner exchange program that you were allowed to have up to 6 impressions on the one site, i will take some down however,
thanks for the replies so far

microjoes · 09-27-2007, 07:48 PM

That looks better...

I think you might want to blend in your google ad in the left column with your theme background color. I always get a much higher click through rate that way. Also add a google search box. I get 60 - 100 % click through daily! Not many people use it. I have had clicks pay $3.00. Someone might be inclined to search for something unrelated to cheap game keywords.

baby_tech · 09-28-2007, 11:52 AM

I loved the site! There are so many awesome games there, I found myself staying up all night playing them, lol. The only suggestion I have to make however, is that the left column is a little hard to read with the text being black on dark blue, while the rest of the site is white on dark blue. Great job though, it's a really cool site!

baby_tech

09-27-2007, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
candy08 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	new kid on the block hey guys, ive owned various arcade sites over the last 2 or so years but only just found this forum, my current project is UltimateArcades.net it would be great if you could take a look, give some advice etc. its around 2 months old and receiving approx 200 unqs aday. would love to link to you too if your keen

09-27-2007, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
ArcadeJunky Administrator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 623	Welcome to Talk Arcades! You could try blending your AdSense unit and see if removing the border and matching the background color helps. That helps for many. On the multiple banners, unfortunately ArcadeBanners encourages this type of behavior with their impression-based reward system. Of course that's not an excuse. __________________ >> FunKlicks.com Banner Exchange { 100x100 and 125x125 arcade banners }

09-27-2007, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
brendgard Gamer FX Staff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 674	I would have to agree with what they said. Especially if what I think I'm seeing is what I'm really seeing. It looks like all of the banner exchanges at the bottom are all the same banner exchange. Try signing up with some other banner exchanges, it would server you better in the long run with better traffic anyways. It does look decent though. If you're looking for link exchanges, submit to Gamers GO - For all your arcade needs! and you'll get 2 backlinks ( it shares a common database with auntiefondy.com) __________________ http://gamersgo.com A list of arcade related sites, add yours. http://auntiefondy.com Lists, add your site. http://kbsplace.com

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09-27-2007, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
microjoes Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 160	I think you are violating the arcade banners terms of service with the Mass amounts of flashing banners at the bottom. It looks obnoxious. Other than that the site is fine but you are ruining it with all of the banners at the bottom. Also my site being part of Arcade Banners Network makes me want to complain about what you are doing because you are trying to cheat. Don't take it personally but you will want to clean that up...

09-27-2007, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
candy08 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	ok thanks for the replies, i was under the impression from the particular banner exchange program that you were allowed to have up to 6 impressions on the one site, i will take some down however, thanks for the replies so far

09-27-2007, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
microjoes Preferred Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 160	That looks better... I think you might want to blend in your google ad in the left column with your theme background color. I always get a much higher click through rate that way. Also add a google search box. I get 60 - 100 % click through daily! Not many people use it. I have had clicks pay $3.00. Someone might be inclined to search for something unrelated to cheap game keywords.

09-28-2007, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
baby_tech New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	I loved the site! There are so many awesome games there, I found myself staying up all night playing them, lol. The only suggestion I have to make however, is that the left column is a little hard to read with the text being black on dark blue, while the rest of the site is white on dark blue. Great job though, it's a really cool site! baby_tech