Time For Change? (Exchange Owners READ IT!) - Page 4

woochoochinchilla · 06-16-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piczogame

Ryan and gameserpent,
I agree with both your comments towards this..
As also bounce rates will infact properly go down if the static was leading to a game than the homepage itself. I don't have enough information as of yet to boost this factor in as i need to speak with more people on this. The concept of EnTraffic is very forward with what they/he does forsure.. As i need more info from him/them to put this more forward to give it a even more trigger boost.

Will do it sometime this week lol... I Believe this experiment will succeed if done right...

I have been wanting to say this but had to read through 3 pages first to make sure it wasn't pointed out already.

All you have to do to is show the average CTR for each category. That would work much better than having the CTR for each category combined. I am hoping to start an exchange soon and was going to do this to encourage people to join based on more specifically targeted CTR stats.

ArcadeJunky · 06-16-2008, 11:42 AM

I've been thinking about doing something like this as well, it's not for everybody, the CTR will be lower in some cases depending on how well the webmaster has integrated it, but not everybody likes the flashing banners.

Here is a question for anybody that would like to share their opinion...

Which is these would you prefer to use:

1.

A gameplug banner exchange with static and animations, but no rotating/flashing seizure banners. Examples:

2.

A gameplug banner exchange with strictly non-animated images, where you could tweak the size of the banner to blend with your thumbs (even if the strict static images lowered CTR a bit) Example:

Ryan1212 · 06-16-2008, 11:44 AM

somethign like number one is what i would prefer, its easy on the eyes and eye catching at the same time, not intrusive or annoying in any way to me either. Definitely option 1 all the way here

Antz · 06-16-2008, 12:00 PM

I already know some would agree and disagree to doing this but its experimental and properly would do really well for alot of plain key factors. Alot of exchanges have crossed swords with this idea properly already but feared the worst of it than the good side of it. Which clearly is more of in the good than bad we'll never know till it gets tryed out well with alot of sites.

Well there both good ideas mark,
The first part i diden't take into account as i was trying to avoid animated banners alltogether but i see now its mostly seizure type banners that make a arcade/gaming site look odd and ugly if not placed in a correct place which mostly does happen... alot...

Your first one does sound good but at the same time the 2nd sounds good because of adjustable size and abilty to blend into content may increase its views and clicks.

I feel that a smaller size would be needed or required if this was put into good use and would benfit both blending and appearance too say size 50x50 or 80x80 would be a good size range for it.

Ryan1212 · 06-16-2008, 12:04 PM

yeah, both have their strong points, which brings up why not just open up the option of having both? Always talking about more features is what entraffic lacks atm, thats one feature that would create quite a bit of customization options open to the public

Antz · 06-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan1212

yeah, both have their strong points, which brings up why not just open up the option of having both? Always talking about more features is what entraffic lacks atm, thats one feature that would create quite a bit of customization options open to the public

Very true Ryan,
But this scripts limitations lacks sertain parts for it as most owners would need to consider hiring a coder to revamp this script or intergrate an other script into it. I already know mark has a good ball game with the script as hes done so much to it i can't beleve its not the same script anymore hahaha...

But if most of us had to take into account the customizations factors there would be alot of work for us for it but i guess in the end well worth it if you put it into a good prospective.

ArcadeJunky · 06-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback, keep it coming. (I added a 3rd example which is a more dynamic animated image, but yet still avoids the flash effect that seems to be the main issue here.)

Ryan1212 · 06-16-2008, 12:12 PM

I think for a content exchange I would still keep away from the third one you posted, simply because it resembles a banner exchange ad that most of the arcade visitors will be quite familiar with (i would think) and therefore probably be mislead and not understand what the image is pointing to until clicked on.

The small movements and none at all is mostly associated with images leading to game pages while the faster (much faster) moving ones usually go to home pages of arcades via the banner exchanges.

Thats what i've noticed atleast....I dont know how many other people in the world look at banners like this.

woochoochinchilla · 06-16-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan1212

I think for a content exchange I would still keep away from the third one you posted, simply because it resembles a banner exchange ad that most of the arcade visitors will be quite familiar with (i would think) and therefore probably be mislead and not understand what the image is pointing to until clicked on.

The small movements and none at all is mostly associated with images leading to game pages while the faster (much faster) moving ones usually go to home pages of arcades via the banner exchanges.

Thats what i've noticed atleast....I dont know how many other people in the world look at banners like this.

I agree. It isn't the fact that the ad is flashing that makes it annoying. It is the fact that it makes it hard to focus on any other part of the site. Like reading descriptions and playing games. So any vivid color change or fast movement would have the same effect. I would mix 1 and 2 a little though. I think that the static and slightly moving ads should be easily resizeable.

Mark I am going to PM you how I would integrate the perfect system for this.

ArcadeJunky · 06-17-2008, 03:39 PM

I'm looking for some volunteers, that would like to earn some free game plug traffic (at least 500 visits)

You need to be a FunKlicks publisher.

You'll need to upload 5 game plugs plus with non-animated 100x100 banner or a mellow 2-frame animated banner. Please use your most popular games.

You'll need to add the special game plug banner code to your site, in some kind of integrated or featured form. Yes, you can adjust the size of banner to any rectangle from 50x50 to 400x400 pixels to make it fit your layout. If you are just going to paste the gameplug banner amongst a bunch of other flashing banners, or bury it at the bottom of your page, just forget about it, that won't qualify.

If interested, get your plugs and code all set up:

http://www.funklicks.com/user.php?ac...c_main&size=27

And then PM me with your FunKlicks account and your URL with plug banner on it. Thanks.

06-16-2008, 11:42 AM	#32 (permalink)
ArcadeJunky Administrator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 636 iTrader: (1)	I've been thinking about doing something like this as well, it's not for everybody, the CTR will be lower in some cases depending on how well the webmaster has integrated it, but not everybody likes the flashing banners. Here is a question for anybody that would like to share their opinion... Which is these would you prefer to use: 1. A gameplug banner exchange with static and animations, but no rotating/flashing seizure banners. Examples: 2. A gameplug banner exchange with strictly non-animated images, where you could tweak the size of the banner to blend with your thumbs (even if the strict static images lowered CTR a bit) Example: __________________ >> FunKlicks.com Banner Exchange { 100x100 and 125x125 arcade banners }

06-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#33 (permalink)
Ryan1212 Preferred Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	somethign like number one is what i would prefer, its easy on the eyes and eye catching at the same time, not intrusive or annoying in any way to me either. Definitely option 1 all the way here __________________ Online Games Free Online Games High Score Games

06-16-2008, 12:00 PM	#34 (permalink)
Antz Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,595 iTrader: (3)	I already know some would agree and disagree to doing this but its experimental and properly would do really well for alot of plain key factors. Alot of exchanges have crossed swords with this idea properly already but feared the worst of it than the good side of it. Which clearly is more of in the good than bad we'll never know till it gets tryed out well with alot of sites. Well there both good ideas mark, The first part i diden't take into account as i was trying to avoid animated banners alltogether but i see now its mostly seizure type banners that make a arcade/gaming site look odd and ugly if not placed in a correct place which mostly does happen... alot... Your first one does sound good but at the same time the 2nd sounds good because of adjustable size and abilty to blend into content may increase its views and clicks. I feel that a smaller size would be needed or required if this was put into good use and would benfit both blending and appearance too say size 50x50 or 80x80 would be a good size range for it. __________________ ArcadeExchange.com - Independant Arcade Banner Exchange Service ArcadeRanks.com - Free Best Spam Free Arcade Topsite! PiczoGame Recommends TheHiveDesigns.com For Your Designing Needs!

06-16-2008, 12:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
Ryan1212 Preferred Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	yeah, both have their strong points, which brings up why not just open up the option of having both? Always talking about more features is what entraffic lacks atm, thats one feature that would create quite a bit of customization options open to the public __________________ Online Games Free Online Games High Score Games

06-16-2008, 12:09 PM	#37 (permalink)
ArcadeJunky Administrator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 636 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the feedback, keep it coming. (I added a 3rd example which is a more dynamic animated image, but yet still avoids the flash effect that seems to be the main issue here.) __________________ >> FunKlicks.com Banner Exchange { 100x100 and 125x125 arcade banners }

06-16-2008, 12:12 PM	#38 (permalink)
Ryan1212 Preferred Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	I think for a content exchange I would still keep away from the third one you posted, simply because it resembles a banner exchange ad that most of the arcade visitors will be quite familiar with (i would think) and therefore probably be mislead and not understand what the image is pointing to until clicked on. The small movements and none at all is mostly associated with images leading to game pages while the faster (much faster) moving ones usually go to home pages of arcades via the banner exchanges. Thats what i've noticed atleast....I dont know how many other people in the world look at banners like this. __________________ Online Games Free Online Games High Score Games

06-17-2008, 03:39 PM	#40 (permalink)
ArcadeJunky Administrator Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 636 iTrader: (1)	I'm looking for some volunteers, that would like to earn some free game plug traffic (at least 500 visits) You need to be a FunKlicks publisher. You'll need to upload 5 game plugs plus with non-animated 100x100 banner or a mellow 2-frame animated banner. Please use your most popular games. You'll need to add the special game plug banner code to your site, in some kind of integrated or featured form. Yes, you can adjust the size of banner to any rectangle from 50x50 to 400x400 pixels to make it fit your layout. If you are just going to paste the gameplug banner amongst a bunch of other flashing banners, or bury it at the bottom of your page, just forget about it, that won't qualify. If interested, get your plugs and code all set up: http://www.funklicks.com/user.php?ac...c_main&size=27 And then PM me with your FunKlicks account and your URL with plug banner on it. Thanks. __________________ >> FunKlicks.com Banner Exchange { 100x100 and 125x125 arcade banners }

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