$50 banner design contest - GoFuckYourself.com

tranza · 05-24-2004, 02:47 PM

It's been a while since I saw a banner design contest, so I decided to start one.

Here is the deal, I want a 468x60 banner (or close to that), it doesn't matter if the banner is static or animated as long as it is hot.

Please don't make the file size too big (try to make it close to 30kb, banners over 60kb won't stand a chance).

The site is: http://tranza.allowednet.com/, you can use any pic in there to create the banner.

Winner will get US$50 thought paypal once I receive the PSD files used to create the banner. And the name of the fonts used.

Note: All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win.

Contest will end on June 2nd. So you guys have plenty of time, I'll bump this thread once a day.

Get your banners done!!

Nysus · 05-24-2004, 02:48 PM

Cool. $50 isn't bad for a banner.

Oh, I just read the "All entries may be used by you" ... I don't think you'll really get anyone submitting.. though best of luck with that...

Cheers,
Matt

abyss_al · 05-24-2004, 02:49 PM

fix the link...you have a comma after it...it wont find site

tranza · 05-24-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by abyss_al
fix the link...you have a comma after it...it wont find site

Thanks bro! Link is fixed...

blazi · 05-24-2004, 02:52 PM

I love these contests!!

tranza · 05-24-2004, 03:13 PM

I'd like to hear what some designers think of the contest...

r0nin · 05-24-2004, 03:18 PM

Besides this:

"Note: All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win."

50$ sound good for a banner design contest.

I don't like the idea of someone using my stuff for free & profiting from it if i don't get anything in return.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 05-24-2004, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tranza
I'd like to hear what some designers think of the contest...

It sucks.

Sorry.

Some will jump in they always do

Roald · 05-24-2004, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tranza
I'd like to hear what some designers think of the contest...

I hardly ever enter a contest, simple don't have the time to waste. And with this one the "All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win" part my beef either

Could be some nice exposure if you just started though

tranza · 05-24-2004, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by r0nin
Besides this:

"Note: All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win."

50$ sound good for a banner design contest.

I don't like the idea of someone using my stuff for free & profiting from it if i don't get anything in return.

Do you even do designs??

I think most of the contests over here use this option...

NickPapageorgio · 05-24-2004, 03:30 PM

The "I will use them all even if they don't win" disclaimer is an easier way to say. "I need 10 or 15 banners for only $50."

...I won't be entering either.

tranza · 05-24-2004, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by QuaShe
Could be some nice exposure if you just started though

That's what I was thinking, and on top of that, sometimes the already well-known designers decide to throw a few banners and the quality of the contest raises....

aaron · 05-24-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by AlienQ
It sucks.

Oracle Porn · 05-24-2004, 03:34 PM

Step 1: Hold your $50 in your right hand
Step 2: Take off your pants
Step 3: Bend over
Step 4: While opening your ass with your left hand, push the right hand with the $50 in your ass and try to put it in as far as possible.
Step 5: Repeat.

mind · 05-24-2004, 03:45 PM

pay me $50 and you will get a hot lookin banner ;)

tootie · 05-24-2004, 03:53 PM

You'll get more entries if you change the part about using banners that don't win. I mean, it's already difficult to justify entering contests knowing that you might do alot of work and not win, but to know that your hard work will be used even if you don't win is a real slap in the face. I rarely enter contests with that rule.

You have three choices that I see, if you want to get more/better entries. You could either raise the prize offered to offset the risk of not being paid for work that may be used. You could remove the requirement of using the banners of those that don't win. Or you could offer a small prize for each banner that you choose to use that doesn't win the grand prize.

Good luck with your contest whatever you decide to do.

tranza · 05-24-2004, 04:19 PM

Well, I've seen lot's of people offering to do banners from $7-$15 here at GFY that I thought that $50 for a banner would be a good motivation to those designers...

And also to the newbie designers that don't have a portfolio, this is a nice chance to expose their designs as I'll be bumping this thread once a day and they'll get their work some exposure.

I could just take this $50 and buy myself 7 $7 banners, I've seen some of their designs and it doesn't suck at all....

Well, how about a contest where I pay $50 to the winner and $10 to everybody who enters and I decide to keep their banner if they didn't win?? Would that be better???

Oncle_Benny · 05-24-2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NickPapageorgio
The "I will use them all even if they don't win" disclaimer is an easier way to say. "I need 10 or 15 banners for only $50."

...I won't be entering either.

Doctor Dre · 05-24-2004, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tranza
Do you even do designs??

I think most of the contests over here use this option...

Most of the contest here that use that option are paying way more then the normal price ... Or have many winners .

A good flash banner is like 100 - 150 $ right now (One banner, I won't name it, that was advertised on this board costed over 600 $ to produce) .

So if you expect something really good for 50 $, you probably won't .

And I don't like the idea of giving something for free really ... If you'd say : "If you aren't the winner and I decide to pickup your work, you'll receive 10 $ for your banner", that would make more sence to me

tranza · 05-24-2004, 04:52 PM

Ok, this contest is oficially closed, I've started a new one with better payouts...

Submit your entries in this thread: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=300883

Doctor Dre · 05-24-2004, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tranza
Well, I've seen lot's of people offering to do banners from $7-$15 here at GFY that I thought that $50 for a banner would be a good motivation to those designers...

And also to the newbie designers that don't have a portfolio, this is a nice chance to expose their designs as I'll be bumping this thread once a day and they'll get their work some exposure.

I could just take this $50 and buy myself 7 $7 banners, I've seen some of their designs and it doesn't suck at all....

Well, how about a contest where I pay $50 to the winner and $10 to everybody who enters and I decide to keep their banner if they didn't win?? Would that be better???

7-15 $ banners are bullcrap that don't pull any clicks ... a good banner is way more expensive . Some designers can spend hours on a real good banner ... If you want a photoshop effect typical banner, I'l make one to you for free in 5 mins

tootie · 05-24-2004, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tranza
Well, how about a contest where I pay $50 to the winner and $10 to everybody who enters and I decide to keep their banner if they didn't win?? Would that be better???

I would enter a contest like that if I had time to

AkiraSS · 05-24-2004, 04:54 PM

won't enter this one either...
check my works though, http://www.byotdesignstudio.com
banners for $15 (animated)

..
icq - 17630227
[email protected]
http://www.byotdesignstudio.com

Blagoja

tranza · 05-24-2004, 05:14 PM

tootie: if you have the time check out my new contest then, I've changed the terms and all banners that I decide to use will get paid ---> http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=300883

AkiraSS: I don't get it? You do banners for $15 but won't enter a contest where you'll get paid at least $10 if I like your banners, not to mention the exposure you'll get?

Everybody else: try posting your replies here , I've changed the terms of the contest and this one is now closed.

05-24-2004, 02:47 PM	#1
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	$50 banner design contest It's been a while since I saw a banner design contest, so I decided to start one. Here is the deal, I want a 468x60 banner (or close to that), it doesn't matter if the banner is static or animated as long as it is hot. Please don't make the file size too big (try to make it close to 30kb, banners over 60kb won't stand a chance). The site is: http://tranza.allowednet.com/, you can use any pic in there to create the banner. Winner will get US$50 thought paypal once I receive the PSD files used to create the banner. And the name of the fonts used. Note: All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win. Contest will end on June 2nd. So you guys have plenty of time, I'll bump this thread once a day. Get your banners done!! __________________ I'm just a newbie. Last edited by tranza; 05-24-2004 at 02:50 PM..

05-24-2004, 02:48 PM	#2
Nysus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,817	Cool. $50 isn't bad for a banner. Oh, I just read the "All entries may be used by you" ... I don't think you'll really get anyone submitting.. though best of luck with that... Cheers, Matt __________________ What name is pr0 / Untouched Markets using these days? Untouched Markets - pr0 - Refund My Money Now Someone owes me $2,000 because they didn't do any work that was paid for pointing at pr0 / William / UntouchedMarkets See https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948258-untouchedmarkets-pr0-refund-money-post16744521.html and for more detailed see https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948645-re-recent-bullshit-drama-explained-detail-pr0-untouched-markets.html

05-24-2004, 02:49 PM	#3
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05-24-2004, 02:52 PM	#5
blazi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Closer now Posts: 4,321	I love these contests!! __________________ makingcoin.com - 100% payouts coinscuties.com

05-24-2004, 03:13 PM	#6
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	I'd like to hear what some designers think of the contest... __________________ I'm just a newbie.

05-24-2004, 03:18 PM	#7
r0nin Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 415	Besides this: "Note: All entries may be used by me once this contest is over, even if you didn't win." 50$ sound good for a banner design contest. I don't like the idea of someone using my stuff for free & profiting from it if i don't get anything in return.

05-24-2004, 03:30 PM	#11
NickPapageorgio Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NC Posts: 8,323	The "I will use them all even if they don't win" disclaimer is an easier way to say. "I need 10 or 15 banners for only $50." ...I won't be entering either. __________________

05-24-2004, 03:34 PM	#14
Oracle Porn Affiliate Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Icq: 94-399-723 Posts: 24,433	Step 1: Hold your $50 in your right hand Step 2: Take off your pants Step 3: Bend over Step 4: While opening your ass with your left hand, push the right hand with the $50 in your ass and try to put it in as far as possible. Step 5: Repeat. __________________

05-24-2004, 03:45 PM	#15
mind Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 1,199	pay me $50 and you will get a hot lookin banner ;) __________________ MiND \| ProDesignLab.com

05-24-2004, 03:53 PM	#16
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	You'll get more entries if you change the part about using banners that don't win. I mean, it's already difficult to justify entering contests knowing that you might do alot of work and not win, but to know that your hard work will be used even if you don't win is a real slap in the face. I rarely enter contests with that rule. You have three choices that I see, if you want to get more/better entries. You could either raise the prize offered to offset the risk of not being paid for work that may be used. You could remove the requirement of using the banners of those that don't win. Or you could offer a small prize for each banner that you choose to use that doesn't win the grand prize. Good luck with your contest whatever you decide to do. __________________

05-24-2004, 04:19 PM	#17
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	Well, I've seen lot's of people offering to do banners from $7-$15 here at GFY that I thought that $50 for a banner would be a good motivation to those designers... And also to the newbie designers that don't have a portfolio, this is a nice chance to expose their designs as I'll be bumping this thread once a day and they'll get their work some exposure. I could just take this $50 and buy myself 7 $7 banners, I've seen some of their designs and it doesn't suck at all.... Well, how about a contest where I pay $50 to the winner and $10 to everybody who enters and I decide to keep their banner if they didn't win?? Would that be better??? __________________ I'm just a newbie.

05-24-2004, 04:52 PM	#20
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	Ok, this contest is oficially closed, I've started a new one with better payouts... Submit your entries in this thread: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=300883 __________________ I'm just a newbie.

05-24-2004, 04:54 PM	#23
AkiraSS Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ICQ: 17630227 Posts: 2,988	won't enter this one either... check my works though, http://www.byotdesignstudio.com banners for $15 (animated) .. icq - 17630227 [email protected] http://www.byotdesignstudio.com Blagoja

05-24-2004, 05:14 PM	#24
tranza ICQ: 197-556-237 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BRASIL !!! Posts: 57,559	tootie: if you have the time check out my new contest then, I've changed the terms and all banners that I decide to use will get paid ---> http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=300883 AkiraSS: I don't get it? You do banners for $15 but won't enter a contest where you'll get paid at least $10 if I like your banners, not to mention the exposure you'll get? Everybody else: try posting your replies here , I've changed the terms of the contest and this one is now closed. __________________ I'm just a newbie.