How effective do you think boards are today? - GoFuckYourself.com

Paul Markham · 10-17-2006, 07:15 AM

Other than for spamming the latest $100 a sign up promo, flaming or just chatting. How effective and influential do you think message boards are today for doing real business?

darksoul · 10-17-2006, 07:17 AM

boards in general are ok.
gfy its another matter.

TheLegacy · 10-17-2006, 07:19 AM

most of the new webmasters I deal with are 50/50. I get referrals from boards that they visited, and others never heard of webmaster boards and couldnt care less in wasting their time reading threads that are useless, instead they go to boards that contain news stories.

MaddCaz · 10-17-2006, 07:19 AM

how little do I care??

Jace · 10-17-2006, 07:20 AM

they are great for me for any kind of trading that needs to be done in this biz, exit trades, members trades, link trades, etc....other than that they are just chat boards

Jace · 10-17-2006, 07:22 AM

I have one sponsor that I put in my sig for a year or so on here, never put in on any other forum or webmaster page, just GFY

I have 72 referrals from that, getting me 10% of all their sales, I make about $42 from all those referrals together every month

that says TONS about this board and the users of it

MaddCaz · 10-17-2006, 07:22 AM

whatteeevveerrrrr

BitAudioVideo · 10-17-2006, 07:23 AM

ive picked up a few really great customers in the last couple months. and seeing as how all i wanted was a few more... im quite happy

marketsmart · 10-17-2006, 07:24 AM

boards are still effective!

ADL Colin · 10-17-2006, 09:35 AM

Still effective. Less effective than, say, 1996 but still effective. What is called spam today used to be called business.

spazlabz · 10-17-2006, 09:40 AM

For you Paul Markham... i dont think boards are all that effective. Pretty much everyone knows you, your sites and your rep.. so boards are just a way for you to keep in touch I would imagine.
for smaller companies getting recognition on the boards could be critical in their success or failure.

So i think the answer is it depends on who you are and at what stage in your business development you're at that determines the effectiveness of the boards.

spaz

Roald · 10-17-2006, 09:41 AM

Spam on boards? hahaha funny Paul oh wait you mean business boards lol

Senior Premium · 10-17-2006, 09:42 AM

basicly chatrooms

seeric · 10-17-2006, 09:43 AM

who cares, i'm here for the entertainment. lol. boards are the playgrounds of the industry.

ADL Colin · 10-17-2006, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazlabz

For you Paul Markham... i dont think boards are all that effective. Pretty much everyone knows you, your sites and your rep.. so boards are just a way for you to keep in touch I would imagine.
for smaller companies getting recognition on the boards could be critical in their success or failure.

So i think the answer is it depends on who you are and at what stage in your business development you're at that determines the effectiveness of the boards.

spaz

I will give a personal experience.

I would never have heard of Paul Markham if it weren't for boards. it's when he is being an asshole that I pay attention. ;-)

I don't really buy much content but if I were looking I would check out his sites.

Viva la boards.

spazlabz · 10-17-2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADL Colin

I will give a personal experience.

I would never have heard of Paul Markham if it weren't for boards. it's when he is being an asshole that I pay attention. ;-)

I don't really buy much content but if I were looking I would check out his sites.

Viva la boards.

true dat.. let me flip it for ya. If you came in and asked for really high quality exclusive teen content ya think you'd get a few suggestions to check out Paul's stuff?

spaz

reynold · 10-17-2006, 08:17 PM

Views and traffic will tell.

squishypimp · 10-17-2006, 08:19 PM

i think the boards are pretty effective.

Spunky · 10-17-2006, 08:20 PM

I just come for the entertainment value

rodney25 · 10-18-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunky

I just come for the entertainment value

Which can also be considered a vital aspect for marketing.

$5 submissions · 10-18-2006, 01:22 AM

Still very effective. Even the surfer forums are still effective for certain business models.

bl4h · 10-18-2006, 01:29 AM

Old fasionhed business such as responding to requests for designers works well. Ive bought some thing such as designs from people here.

Its also good for digging up dirt on businesses. I do it all the time before i sign up for things..

BucksMania · 10-22-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darksoul

boards in general are ok.
gfy its another matter.

exactly!

BoyAlley · 10-22-2006, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

I have one sponsor that I put in my sig for a year or so on here, never put in on any other forum or webmaster page, just GFY

I have 72 referrals from that, getting me 10% of all their sales, I make about $42 from all those referrals together every month

that says TONS about this board and the users of it

Rochard · 10-22-2006, 10:31 AM

Our industry is unlike any other industry. We are spread out all over the country, yet between message boards and trade shows the amount of communication between us all is stunning.

When something happens in our industry, we all know about it instantly because of the boards.

Yes, the boards are more effective than ever before.

tytyguy · 10-22-2006, 10:41 AM

u wont get anything done in this board.

scottybuzz · 10-22-2006, 10:45 AM

with people like franck and lazonby who just troll everyone they are useless, but fortunitley they are weeded out and in turn the boards are very useful.

MaDalton · 10-22-2006, 10:50 AM

i'd have no business without GFY

Jace · 10-22-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyAlley

another sponsor I used in my sig only on GFY, this was for sept 2006

Webmasters Uniques Sales Chargebacks Payout
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rodney25 · 10-22-2006, 10:57 AM

Still one of the most effective marketing arena online.

KRL · 10-22-2006, 11:40 AM

Very effective

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10-17-2006, 07:15 AM	#1
Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	How effective do you think boards are today? Other than for spamming the latest $100 a sign up promo, flaming or just chatting. How effective and influential do you think message boards are today for doing real business? __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

10-17-2006, 07:17 AM	#2
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10-17-2006, 07:19 AM	#3
TheLegacy SEO Connoisseur Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, Ontario Posts: 17,099	most of the new webmasters I deal with are 50/50. I get referrals from boards that they visited, and others never heard of webmaster boards and couldnt care less in wasting their time reading threads that are useless, instead they go to boards that contain news stories. __________________ SEO Connoisseur Microsoft Teams: Robert Warren SEO Telegram: @TheLegacy54 RobertWarrenSEO.com

10-17-2006, 07:19 AM	#4
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10-17-2006, 07:20 AM	#5
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	they are great for me for any kind of trading that needs to be done in this biz, exit trades, members trades, link trades, etc....other than that they are just chat boards

10-17-2006, 07:22 AM	#6
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	I have one sponsor that I put in my sig for a year or so on here, never put in on any other forum or webmaster page, just GFY I have 72 referrals from that, getting me 10% of all their sales, I make about $42 from all those referrals together every month that says TONS about this board and the users of it

10-17-2006, 07:22 AM	#7
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10-17-2006, 07:23 AM	#8
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10-17-2006, 07:24 AM	#9
marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	boards are still effective!

10-17-2006, 09:35 AM	#10
ADL Colin Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Tube Titans, USA Posts: 11,929	Still effective. Less effective than, say, 1996 but still effective. What is called spam today used to be called business. __________________ Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY! skype = "adultdatelink"

10-17-2006, 09:40 AM	#11
spazlabz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 6,548	For you Paul Markham... i dont think boards are all that effective. Pretty much everyone knows you, your sites and your rep.. so boards are just a way for you to keep in touch I would imagine. for smaller companies getting recognition on the boards could be critical in their success or failure. So i think the answer is it depends on who you are and at what stage in your business development you're at that determines the effectiveness of the boards. spaz

10-17-2006, 09:41 AM	#12
Roald SecretFriends.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: IMC Headquarters Posts: 27,887	Spam on boards? hahaha funny Paul oh wait you mean business boards lol __________________ WE ARE BUYING PAY SITES! CONTACT ME ClubSweethearts \| ManUpFilms \| SinfulXXX \| HOT * AdultPrime * HOT Paying webmasters since 1996! Contact: r.riepen @ sansylgroup.com \| telegram: roaldr

10-17-2006, 09:42 AM	#13
Senior Premium Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 72	basicly chatrooms

10-17-2006, 09:43 AM	#14
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	who cares, i'm here for the entertainment. lol. boards are the playgrounds of the industry.

10-17-2006, 08:17 PM	#17
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Views and traffic will tell.

10-17-2006, 08:19 PM	#18
squishypimp PostMaster General Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,781	i think the boards are pretty effective. __________________ Signature For Sale

10-17-2006, 08:20 PM	#19
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,944	I just come for the entertainment value __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

10-18-2006, 01:22 AM	#21
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Still very effective. Even the surfer forums are still effective for certain business models. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

10-18-2006, 01:29 AM	#22
bl4h Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,282	Old fasionhed business such as responding to requests for designers works well. Ive bought some thing such as designs from people here. Its also good for digging up dirt on businesses. I do it all the time before i sign up for things..

10-22-2006, 10:31 AM	#25
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,014	Our industry is unlike any other industry. We are spread out all over the country, yet between message boards and trade shows the amount of communication between us all is stunning. When something happens in our industry, we all know about it instantly because of the boards. Yes, the boards are more effective than ever before. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

10-22-2006, 10:41 AM	#26
tytyguy So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anywhere u want Posts: 983	u wont get anything done in this board.

10-22-2006, 10:45 AM	#27
scottybuzz Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 14,800	with people like franck and lazonby who just troll everyone they are useless, but fortunitley they are weeded out and in turn the boards are very useful. __________________ $$$$$ MAKE HUGE MONEY IN CAMS - CLICK HERE $$$$$

10-22-2006, 10:50 AM	#28
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10-22-2006, 10:57 AM	#30
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10-22-2006, 11:40 AM	#31
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