Oh my word !

**MJ10** · 02-06-09, 12:21 PM

What do you reckon: ?

ElectroGirl · 02-06-09, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

What do you reckon: ?

I cant see it becuase im in school

But im guessing its great

TheDetox · 02-06-09, 12:25 PM

2 greens and it would pay off, always thought paper adverts would be quite expensive.
might have a look at my local now

Repped

ElectroGirl · 02-06-09, 12:26 PM

hmmm....
The only paper I can think of based where I am is the plymouth hearald.
It will probably cost a bomb though. Ill ring up tonight

joeemslie · 02-06-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

What do you reckon: ?

Looks great!

Just a question why is iphone, ipod hdtvs in lower case and cash has a capital C?

Maybe Capital all of the first letters? More of an impact?

Joe

**MJ10** · 02-06-09, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joeemslie

Looks great!

Just a question why is iphone, ipod hdtvs in lower case and cash has a capital C?

Maybe Capital all of the first letters? More of an impact?

Joe

I don't know what they did, but it originally read: "iPhones, iPods, HDTVs, Cash... ..."

So they automatically changed stuff and I couldn't change it back unfortunately.

(also, you had to put a phone number, so hopefully people will just go to the website and not phone the fake number!)

joeemslie · 02-06-09, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

I don't know what they did, but it originally read: "iPhones, iPods, HDTVs, Cash... ..."

So they automatically changed stuff and I couldn't change it back unfortunately.

(also, you had to put a phone number, so hopefully people will just go to the website and not phone the fake number!)

fair enough!

Ha, that will be amusing!

bmh16 · 02-06-09, 03:34 PM

So you put it in the paper now MJ10, if so 11th June is your first ad is it?

I'm thinking where to put my ad and under what category as some sites categories look a bit bland and i'm unsure if that's the best place to put my link!

**MJ10** · 02-06-09, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmh16

So you put it in the paper now MJ10, if so 11th June is your first ad is it?

I'm thinking where to put my ad and under what category as some sites categories look a bit bland and i'm unsure if that's the best place to put my link!

yes it is! Looking forward to the results. Especially as it's in 4 newspapers (inc Metro) and Online.

I went under electricals, but you can choose TVs or whatever suits.

bmh16 · 02-06-09, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

yes it is! Looking forward to the results. Especially as it's in 4 newspapers (inc Metro) and Online.

I went under electricals, but you can choose TVs or whatever suits.

All the best with it, i'm not trying it until i see your results now i know that the OP only got 2 greens from it

grabrail · 02-06-09, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ10

What do you reckon: ?

I hope this works well for you, but personall i think it reads a little misleading.

a) it sounds like you are giving away all this stuff for free.

b) it also sounds like you will give this stuff for free if i visit your site, not visit your site then get sent somewhere else first.

I don't want to come accross as negative, but more objective. The layout looks great. And like I say I really do hope this works for you, especially the price you have paid for it.

Amiethest · 02-06-09, 06:33 PM

Doesn't seem that effective then does it?

**MJ10** · 02-06-09, 06:40 PM

it'll be two more than I wouldn't have got without it! And seeing as I only have 1 I need any break I can get! Plus if I only get 2 at least I'll have paid off the advert cost. (Really I hope I get more but knowing my luck I'll get 1or2 reds only!)

scottaii · 02-06-09, 06:41 PM

Keep this post updates with your findings please mate, will be really interesting to see!

llyrgog · 02-06-09, 06:52 PM

fair play! that's class

Stevie · 02-06-09, 06:53 PM

Yes, seems a bit misleading the way you said 'I'm giving away...' because you're not giving anything away. And secondly the title under 'Look'...'Giving Away Stuff', also very misleading because again, you're not giving away anything and secondly it really doesn't grab ones attention like 'Free iPhone?' or 'Want a FREE ps3?'. Just sounds a bit unprofessional...if I were to read it I would immediatly be thinking 'this is some kind of hoax'.
And finally...the fake phone number. Again I don't think thats a good idea. People are very sceptical and seeing a phone number as '01234 567890' looks dodgy. People will see that and think this is some kind of joke.

I'm not trying to put you down because its great you are taking the initiative and doing this...I just think for your £27 you could be doing yourself some favours by changing pretty much all of it and making it sound a lot more professional and not like a scam or hoax.

Just my opinion but best of luck with it

delude · 02-06-09, 07:59 PM

You could have put a mobile number (from a free sim card) and recorded an answerphone message (professional) saying that your 'team' are currently out of office but you can visit your site.

That's what I would have done

**MJ10** · 02-06-09, 10:29 PM

Well I had asked for some content advice but none came. The "look" was the most relevant heading banner they had. I'm sure I could've made it better with time effort and advice but wanted to make the next paper. As for the number, I had to put one, I wasn't going to put my own, I don't have an alternative number, I've said look at the website.

Thanks for the advice for next time tho.

Anyone want to give a decent content example? What did the OP put in theirs?

1halfsingh · 02-06-09, 10:43 PM

When i get home i'm paying one of the kids from across the road to deliver 500 business cards to homes for £10. Will let you know how I get on. Will also look to advertise in the local newspaper. Cheers for letting us know mate.

the joker · 02-06-09, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawikebab

I put an advert in my local paper a few days ago (cost me £12) and i've just had a huge massive boom of sign ups in the space of 48 hours !

I've now got 5/11/103 !!! I just cant believe it. Time to start e-mailing those 87 reds !!

congrats i couldn't get them as fast as you

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02-06-09, 12:25 PM	#23
TheDetox Is the DETOX coming back? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 6,063	2 greens and it would pay off, always thought paper adverts would be quite expensive. might have a look at my local now Repped __________________ Updated: Total received £50,000 RETIRED?? MAYBE NOT!!

02-06-09, 03:34 PM	#28
bmh16 Call me Ben .... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol / Neath Posts: 7,728	So you put it in the paper now MJ10, if so 11th June is your first ad is it? I'm thinking where to put my ad and under what category as some sites categories look a bit bland and i'm unsure if that's the best place to put my link! __________________ FREE PS3 \| FREE iPod Touch \| FREE Wii Spoiler

02-06-09, 06:33 PM	#32
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02-06-09, 06:40 PM	#33
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,555	it'll be two more than I wouldn't have got without it! And seeing as I only have 1 I need any break I can get! Plus if I only get 2 at least I'll have paid off the advert cost. (Really I hope I get more but knowing my luck I'll get 1or2 reds only!) __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 116 green 17 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

02-06-09, 12:26 PM	#24
ElectroGirl Mini Mac Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plymouth! Posts: 5,666	hmmm.... The only paper I can think of based where I am is the plymouth hearald. It will probably cost a bomb though. Ill ring up tonight

02-06-09, 06:41 PM	#34
scottaii iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 64	Keep this post updates with your findings please mate, will be really interesting to see!

02-06-09, 06:52 PM	#35
llyrgog iPod Nano 2GB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 139	fair play! that's class

02-06-09, 06:53 PM	#36
Stevie iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 54	Yes, seems a bit misleading the way you said 'I'm giving away...' because you're not giving anything away. And secondly the title under 'Look'...'Giving Away Stuff', also very misleading because again, you're not giving away anything and secondly it really doesn't grab ones attention like 'Free iPhone?' or 'Want a FREE ps3?'. Just sounds a bit unprofessional...if I were to read it I would immediatly be thinking 'this is some kind of hoax'. And finally...the fake phone number. Again I don't think thats a good idea. People are very sceptical and seeing a phone number as '01234 567890' looks dodgy. People will see that and think this is some kind of joke. I'm not trying to put you down because its great you are taking the initiative and doing this...I just think for your £27 you could be doing yourself some favours by changing pretty much all of it and making it sound a lot more professional and not like a scam or hoax. Just my opinion but best of luck with it

02-06-09, 07:59 PM	#37
delude Mini Mac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,655	You could have put a mobile number (from a free sim card) and recorded an answerphone message (professional) saying that your 'team' are currently out of office but you can visit your site. That's what I would have done

02-06-09, 10:29 PM	#38
MJ10 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 14,555	Well I had asked for some content advice but none came. The "look" was the most relevant heading banner they had. I'm sure I could've made it better with time effort and advice but wanted to make the next paper. As for the number, I had to put one, I wasn't going to put my own, I don't have an alternative number, I've said look at the website. Thanks for the advice for next time tho. Anyone want to give a decent content example? What did the OP put in theirs? __________________ 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £180.94 Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Apple TV (£99) Received from Affiliates: £263.20 Amazon Affiliate - Voucher (£263.20) ^^ See what I have received and how I'm doing ^^ Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPhone 4S \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £4,218.94 plus Current Stats: 116 green 17 pending Spoiler Free Games Consoles \| Gaming Deals \| Sony Vita

02-06-09, 10:43 PM	#39
1halfsingh iPod 20gb Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gravesend, Kent Posts: 751	When i get home i'm paying one of the kids from across the road to deliver 500 business cards to homes for £10. Will let you know how I get on. Will also look to advertise in the local newspaper. Cheers for letting us know mate.