Preferred Supplier Banner Ads - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	30 May 2006
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OK Kids (of all ages), You'll notice, at the top of the forum page, above the A&E and/or A&E banner ads, a link to the separate page that shows all banner ads. Those ads randomly change order on the page, so no complaining about not having top billing, now. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	30 May 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	70 of 179

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We need links attached to the ads.

I also saw that we had about ten minutes in code error. John was apparently quite fast in getting it fixed.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH)	30 May 2006
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All linked now.... "If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime."

From:	Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH)	30 May 2006
To:	lasergeek	74 of 179

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Glad you like it. "If you give someone a program, you will frustrate them for a day; if you teach them how to program, you will frustrate them for a lifetime."

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	31 May 2006
To:	Da Big Fish (JOHNFISH)	75 of 179

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Thank you John. As my 16-year-old daughter would say, "You're Bombdiggity!" :-) I think that's a good thing. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Ken D. (KDEVORY)	31 May 2006
To:	lasergeek	76 of 179

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Sean,

I just checked out your site. Looks like you have some nice products. One issue did present itself. The source of your site's security certificate is not recognized. In other words the company behind your SSL certificate is not recognized by Internet Explorer V6. This is the first time I've gotten this 'error' message. I am guessing you went with some unknown provider to save money. Be aware this may effect trust and online purchases.

Ken Devory Jr.

From:	lasergeek	31 May 2006
To:	Ken D. (KDEVORY)	77 of 179

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Thanks Ken, you stated it very clearly - actually, much better than my web guy did the first time we ran into this issue. You're right, we are working with a shared SSL from my host, but are going to remedy that shortly as this has become more than just a nuisance now. For anyone having this issue or the "your shopping cart is empty" error, please contact me directly at the shop (360) 652-8056 or email sean@absupplydesign.com and I'll make sure you are taken care of personally. The shopping cart system is REALLY slick when it works- it spits out a perfect "picklist" that cannot be misread or misinterpreted like "I'll take 10 of those little alder things" left on the voice mail, or egyptian hieroglyphics off the fax, but it can be more of a hinderance to doing business when it doesn't work properly - I thought computers were supposed to make life easier - hahaha OK, I'm done whining now - carry on... Sean Noland A&B Supply and Design, LLC 360.652.8056 ~ 360.652.8056 Fax www.absupplydesign.com

From:	Mr. Science (SEANWEIR)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	78 of 179

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Hello David,

Here is our banner ad, we would like this to run for June. We'll probably change this ad after that. We would like it to link to www.cerdecmark.com.

Thanks!

Sean

Sean Weir
CerMark Laser Marking Matls.
Ferro Corp.
251 West Wylie Ave.
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 229-5161

From:	Mr. Science (SEANWEIR)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	80 of 179

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David,

Could you change our linkk to www.cerdecmark.com? cerdec.com is our old company's page......

Thanks! :)

Sean

Sean Weir
CerMark Laser Marking Matls.
Ferro Corp.
251 West Wylie Ave.
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 229-5161

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Mr. Science (SEANWEIR)	81 of 179

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Sean, I made that change, but for whatever reason, it's not linking. I've sent an email to John Fish, to see what his take is. In the meanwhile, I'll leave the ad on the page. Thanks again, David David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	82 of 179

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Did you flush your cache? I'm seeing the right link on the trusted banners page.

BTW, did the rotating banner system change? I'm only seeing your two original banners now at the top of the forum pages. (EJ and that show)

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	83 of 179

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Thank you Dave.

I guess it was a cache thing.

Speaking of a cash thing, that's why I placed "all" ads on the supplier page, with the "paid" suppliers (EJ & A&E) at the top of the forum page.

Collectively, their ads are worth thousands of dollars per year and I didn't want to diminish their exposure, by putting them in the mix with free ads on the forum page.

I made that explanation, before the separate page was developed.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 1 Jun 2006 by DGL

From:	Dave Jones (DAVERJ)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	84 of 179

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I guess I misunderstood the explanation. I did understand that they were more valuable, but thought that was an issue about how they were placed on that other page with all the other ads. I guess I missed the part that the rest would be removed from rotation.

From:	Mick	1 Jun 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	85 of 179

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David

I still can't get it through my old noggin who the magazine ads are worth thousands to annually. I'm sure it isn't the forum members, they SHOULD already be aware of the industries leading journals. It can't be you cause you aren't benefiting and getting Thousands from the ads for the forum in the magazines.

On the other hand, the discounts offered by the suppliers I think are far more important to the forum members than the magazine ads. The forum members will save the Thousands by using these discounts (if they know about them). If each forum member saved only $10 anually it makes it over $13,000.00 in savings for the forum members.

I guess it is important for you though, on second thought, to have those forum ads appear in the magazines for when you go to the pay site. Every new member the ads pull in will be money in your pocket. 1300 current members times the $36 annual is $ 46,800.00.

Making the link at the top of the page to the member discount ads bigger and in color would help, it is very easy to overlook.

Mick
Cactus Equipment & Supplies
www.cactus-equipment.com
800-440-6847

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Mick	86 of 179

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quote: Making the link at the top of the page to the member discount ads bigger and in color would help, it is very easy to overlook. Excellent suggestion! Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem) Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	1 Jun 2006
To:	Mick	87 of 179

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quote: Making the link at the top of the page to the member discount ads bigger and in color would help, it is very easy to overlook. That's a good suggestion Mick. I'll have John make that change. quote: 1300 current members times the $36 annual is $ 46,800.00. I love your optimism. The magazine ads, if occupied by advertisers, other than myself, would generate thousands for the magazines. If I had to go out-of-pocket for those amounts, there would be no magazine ads; especially as a free forum. As you suggest, the magazine ads will become increasingly important, in the promotion of a pay site. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	14 Jun 2006
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Thanks to a suggestion by Carl Sewell, we can look forward to seeing www.custommarkersandmonuments.com as another of our preferred suppliers. They and Big Sky Woodcrafters are working on their graphics, as we read. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA