Gallery Building Tips - GoFuckYourself.com

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 06:31 AM

Common misconceptions, strategies, differing opininions.

1. It's not all about the pretty graphics.

True: Many people make a lot of money putting nothing up but 3 rows of 5 pics and 3 text links on a white background.

False: Same can be said for people who make pretty galleries. Sometimes a pretty gallery will cause you to stand out among 1,000 other submitters that day.

2. Text links pull better than banners.

True: Generally this is true in pretty much all cases.

False: However you shouldn't necessarily arrive on just the one. Sometimes a flashing banner/gif grabs their attention follow it with a small line of text underneath to close the sale.

3. PIcture Placement Is Not Important.

True: As said previously there are many peopl who make a ton of money putting up 3 rows of 5 pics.

False: The flow of the gallery can easily determine your chances of increasing or decreasing your CTR's.
Example: If you use a unique layout with sales text being put into tables next to the pics it would be better to finish off with the text on the right hand side.
People read from left to right and scan. Put key text that you want to catch their eyes in highlighted colors on the right hand side and you just may see an increase in ctr.

4. Commanding Text is/is not important.

Example: "click here to get instant access."

True: (is) Start the sell with the nasty talk, or by chatting up the benefits of the site but eventually call them to action. Announce in no uncertain terms that this is a link to gain access to the site.

False: (is not) Click here...Join Now...etc..can get over used. Trick is find new text that calls the surfer to action. You need it on at least 1 of your text links, I feel that it improves your ctrs.

5. Thumbs are not important.

True: As in all cases there is the exception to every rule. There are peope who mass batch thumbs in Arles and still generate mad traffic, mad money.

False: What are you trying to do? You are trying to sell sex, not give it away. Crop the thumbs fand show the interesting parts, or keep the interesting parts just out of view so they have to click to the larger picture.
If a surfer opens up your page and can scan every pic they might not find anything interesting enough to keep them there and move onto the next gallery.
So keep them interested. Keep them clicking back and forth between thumbs and larger images.

Why?

This increases more page views on your gallery by one set of eyes which in turns put the ads in front of that set of eyes more often.

Would you rather they click one thumb see your ad copy once and then move on?

Or bounce back and forth between 10-15 thumbs/pics and see your ad copy that many more times?

To sum it up. This is an ever evolving business. What works today does not work tomorrow, so grow, learn tweak your work in small increments so you can monitor the outcome of those changes.

Good luck.

Nat · 02-27-2004, 06:33 AM

Great tips! thansk dude!
*bookmarks*

strobi · 02-27-2004, 06:33 AM

tips from the master himself

bopha · 02-27-2004, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the info.

blazin · 02-27-2004, 06:38 AM

Great post

swedguy · 02-27-2004, 06:43 AM

Why bookmark it when you can print it? Good stuff, eros

beemk · 02-27-2004, 06:46 AM

great post eros, you know your shit!

Ash@phpFX · 02-27-2004, 06:47 AM

great tips, thanks eros

eiht_98 · 02-27-2004, 07:45 AM

I printed it. Thanks.

Chris E · 02-27-2004, 07:46 AM

Nice post!

kios · 02-27-2004, 07:48 AM

Actually some nice tips! Thanks

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 09:02 AM

Do you want more?
After every 50th response I'll post one more tip.

JunkyardDog · 02-27-2004, 09:04 AM

Its all about the copy. And I mean text not stealing

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JunkyardDog
Its all about the copy. And I mean text not stealing

Yeah and a cake is all about the sugar.

It's a recipe...many elements to take into account to make a good tasting cake.

Hexor · 02-27-2004, 09:07 AM

Great post! Printing now

Jedimaster · 02-27-2004, 10:17 AM

What gallery builder do you like?

uvort · 02-27-2004, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster

Yeah and a cake is all about the sugar.

It's a recipe...many elements to take into account to make a good tasting cake.

mmmmm..cake..

Nice tips btw

SGS · 02-27-2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eroswebmaster
Common misconceptions, strategies, differing opininions.

1. It's not all about the pretty graphics.

True: Many people make a lot of money putting nothing up but 3 rows of 5 pics and 3 text links on a white background.

False: Same can be said for people who make pretty galleries. Sometimes a pretty gallery will cause you to stand out among 1,000 other submitters that day.

2. Text links pull better than banners.

True: Generally this is true in pretty much all cases.

False: However you shouldn't necessarily arrive on just the one. Sometimes a flashing banner/gif grabs their attention follow it with a small line of text underneath to close the sale.

3. PIcture Placement Is Not Important.

True: As said previously there are many peopl who make a ton of money putting up 3 rows of 5 pics.

False: The flow of the gallery can easily determine your chances of increasing or decreasing your CTR's.
Example: If you use a unique layout with sales text being put into tables next to the pics it would be better to finish off with the text on the right hand side.
People read from left to right and scan. Put key text that you want to catch their eyes in highlighted colors on the right hand side and you just may see an increase in ctr.

4. Commanding Text is/is not important.

Example: "click here to get instant access."

True: (is) Start the sell with the nasty talk, or by chatting up the benefits of the site but eventually call them to action. Announce in no uncertain terms that this is a link to gain access to the site.

False: (is not) Click here...Join Now...etc..can get over used. Trick is find new text that calls the surfer to action. You need it on at least 1 of your text links, I feel that it improves your ctrs.

5. Thumbs are not important.

True: As in all cases there is the exception to every rule. There are peope who mass batch thumbs in Arles and still generate mad traffic, mad money.

False: What are you trying to do? You are trying to sell sex, not give it away. Crop the thumbs fand show the interesting parts, or keep the interesting parts just out of view so they have to click to the larger picture.
If a surfer opens up your page and can scan every pic they might not find anything interesting enough to keep them there and move onto the next gallery.
So keep them interested. Keep them clicking back and forth between thumbs and larger images.

Why?

This increases more page views on your gallery by one set of eyes which in turns put the ads in front of that set of eyes more often.

Would you rather they click one thumb see your ad copy once and then move on?

Or bounce back and forth between 10-15 thumbs/pics and see your ad copy that many more times?

To sum it up. This is an ever evolving business. What works today does not work tomorrow, so grow, learn tweak your work in small increments so you can monitor the outcome of those changes.

Good luck.

Great post and great galleries too btw

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jedimaster
What gallery builder do you like?

Me?

LOL seriously what do you mean?

My daily tools consist of Photoshop, ACDSee, Dreamweaver, Arles and my brain.

Tofu · 02-27-2004, 10:25 AM

Beautiful post, mang. Gracias.

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tofu-Adult.com
Beautiful post, mang. Gracias.

thx and you're welcome.

For some this is basic stuff, for others it's a reminder at how we can't forget the basics

eroswebmaster · 02-27-2004, 12:35 PM

1 more tip:

CONTENT - CONTENT - CONTENT

Get good quality content, sharpen your thumbs make it look sweet.

Nyght · 02-27-2004, 01:36 PM

Great post Eros. All you noobs out there better hit the print button on this one.

Babagirls · 02-27-2004, 01:43 PM

2. Text links pull better than banners.

that is vital info in general..but espeically if you have a free host. they already have a shit load of banners...it'll be ignored.

Great tips by the way!!!!!

Dirty D · 02-27-2004, 01:51 PM

You da man!

Look for eroswebmaster's galleries soon at http://www.howigotrich.com/hosted_galleries.htm

Awesome work!

natas · 02-27-2004, 02:02 PM

great post, and great galleries to boot

Morgan · 02-27-2004, 02:06 PM

Nice tips Eros!!!!!! ;)

Anna_O · 02-27-2004, 02:12 PM

Whats your opinion of using Flash in galleries?

bignasty · 02-27-2004, 02:18 PM

thats some great tips there

02-27-2004, 06:31 AM	#1
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	Gallery Building Tips Common misconceptions, strategies, differing opininions. 1. It's not all about the pretty graphics. True: Many people make a lot of money putting nothing up but 3 rows of 5 pics and 3 text links on a white background. False: Same can be said for people who make pretty galleries. Sometimes a pretty gallery will cause you to stand out among 1,000 other submitters that day. 2. Text links pull better than banners. True: Generally this is true in pretty much all cases. False: However you shouldn't necessarily arrive on just the one. Sometimes a flashing banner/gif grabs their attention follow it with a small line of text underneath to close the sale. 3. PIcture Placement Is Not Important. True: As said previously there are many peopl who make a ton of money putting up 3 rows of 5 pics. False: The flow of the gallery can easily determine your chances of increasing or decreasing your CTR's. Example: If you use a unique layout with sales text being put into tables next to the pics it would be better to finish off with the text on the right hand side. People read from left to right and scan. Put key text that you want to catch their eyes in highlighted colors on the right hand side and you just may see an increase in ctr. 4. Commanding Text is/is not important. Example: "click here to get instant access." True: (is) Start the sell with the nasty talk, or by chatting up the benefits of the site but eventually call them to action. Announce in no uncertain terms that this is a link to gain access to the site. False: (is not) Click here...Join Now...etc..can get over used. Trick is find new text that calls the surfer to action. You need it on at least 1 of your text links, I feel that it improves your ctrs. 5. Thumbs are not important. True: As in all cases there is the exception to every rule. There are peope who mass batch thumbs in Arles and still generate mad traffic, mad money. False: What are you trying to do? You are trying to sell sex, not give it away. Crop the thumbs fand show the interesting parts, or keep the interesting parts just out of view so they have to click to the larger picture. If a surfer opens up your page and can scan every pic they might not find anything interesting enough to keep them there and move onto the next gallery. So keep them interested. Keep them clicking back and forth between thumbs and larger images. Why? This increases more page views on your gallery by one set of eyes which in turns put the ads in front of that set of eyes more often. Would you rather they click one thumb see your ad copy once and then move on? Or bounce back and forth between 10-15 thumbs/pics and see your ad copy that many more times? To sum it up. This is an ever evolving business. What works today does not work tomorrow, so grow, learn tweak your work in small increments so you can monitor the outcome of those changes. Good luck. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

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02-27-2004, 09:02 AM	#12
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02-27-2004, 10:25 AM	#20
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02-27-2004, 06:33 AM	#2
Nat Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 553	Great tips! thansk dude! bookmarks

02-27-2004, 06:33 AM	#3
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	tips from the master himself

02-27-2004, 06:34 AM	#4
bopha Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,882	Thanks for the info.

02-27-2004, 06:38 AM	#5
blazin Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,781	Great post

02-27-2004, 06:43 AM	#6
swedguy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,981	Why bookmark it when you can print it? Good stuff, eros

02-27-2004, 06:47 AM	#8
Ash@phpFX Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4,292	great tips, thanks eros

02-27-2004, 07:45 AM	#9
eiht_98 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: EU Posts: 6,103	I printed it. Thanks.

02-27-2004, 07:46 AM	#10
Chris E Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,895	Nice post!

02-27-2004, 09:04 AM	#13
JunkyardDog Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Swamp Posts: 788	Its all about the copy. And I mean text not stealing

02-27-2004, 09:07 AM	#15
Hexor Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EU Posts: 451	Great post! Printing now

02-27-2004, 10:17 AM	#16
Jedimaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,120	What gallery builder do you like?

02-27-2004, 12:35 PM	#22
eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	1 more tip: CONTENT - CONTENT - CONTENT Get good quality content, sharpen your thumbs make it look sweet. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

02-27-2004, 01:36 PM	#23
Nyght Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 438	Great post Eros. All you noobs out there better hit the print button on this one.

02-27-2004, 01:43 PM	#24
Babagirls Text Writer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 18,812	2. Text links pull better than banners. that is vital info in general..but espeically if you have a free host. they already have a shit load of banners...it'll be ignored. Great tips by the way!!!!!

02-27-2004, 01:51 PM	#25
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02-27-2004, 02:02 PM	#26
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02-27-2004, 02:18 PM	#29
bignasty Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: sc Posts: 1,421	thats some great tips there