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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 03:11 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN! 
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Hello everyone. In the last month we made some fast changes to the Invicta Forums (also an ULTRABB board) and bought a new domain called Watch Freeks (http://www.WatchFreeks.com ) . We set up the new site and moved everything to it. So now if you go to http://www.invictaforums.com or http://www.invictawatchforums.com they both redirect you to the new domain. We feel strongly that this new domain name is much more mainstream, catchy, memorable, and will attract a wider range of members since the new site covers a much larger range of watch brands, watch topics, and collecting issues. It now does not primarily focus/feature one brand as it previously did. Since making the switch we have had 15 new members join in the past 24 hours and are seeing a huge jump in posting. The new site is completely customized by myself and Di from here and looks very hot we think. Custom logo and icons complete the look! Please check out http://www.WatchFreeks.com and join us if you love, or even like, watches! Thanks! Attached Image (viewed 161 times):
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 03:29 pm |
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martin_wynne Licence Holder 
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TVDinner wrote: In the last month we made some fast changes to the Invicta Forums (also an ULTRABB board) and bought a new domain called Watch Freeks (http://www.WatchFreeks.com ) . Hi TVD, Interesting site. I didn't realise there was so much about watches. Sorry to introduce a negative point, but the normal spelling is Freak, with an a. You could perhaps explain Freek as a freak version of Freak!  Martin.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 03:36 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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We purposely spelled it incorrectly. Some of the largest sites out there (for sports teams and other fan forums) have freek spelled that way. When we could not get watchfreaks.com we just happily took the other domain name. Finally - there are many, many, many watch forums with MILLIONS AND MILLIONS of posts and tens of thousands of members. A very passionate group who loves to post about watches online.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 09:16 pm |
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Mag License Holder
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Looks really smart James. I never knew people could be so passionate about watches LOL
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 09:17 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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Thanks Mag!
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 09:55 pm |
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Robert Member 
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Had a look at your site and it's a great design. One thing I am curious about though are the "Rep" watches that your advertisers sell. I thought that kind of thing was illegal, not that I know anything about the subject and that's why I am asking.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 09:57 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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Thank you Robert. Wanted it to look very clean and professional. We have really taken off in the past week since the change. That is a google ad at the bottom of the page. I keep blocking those "replica" companies, but there are just so many of them. just have to keep blocking them. I am not sure about the laws, but most of them are out of the country. i keep blocking daily, lol
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:01 pm |
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Robert Member
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I see you have two at the top of the page as well. How is it that Google can plaster adverts all over your front page. Woops, I see they are on every page.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:02 pm |
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Jim I work here 
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He does that intentionally, it will eventually bring in revenue if the site becomes popular.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:07 pm |
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Devans License Holder 
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I placed on small google ad on our forum Robert. For non members, there are 2 or 3 in the announcement box, only until they register. I have made nearly $40 off of the non member ads, since I placed them about 1 1/2 months ago. Not huge, but in this day, anything helps.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:07 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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Robert wrote: I see you have two at the top of the page as well. How is it that Google can plaster adverts all over your front page. Woops, I see they are on every page. LOL - I put the google ads there on the page - it's the content that is the constant monitoring issue.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:10 pm |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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Jim wrote: He does that intentionally, it will eventually bring in revenue if the site becomes popular. as our traffic increases, the hope is that the revenue generated from these ads will cover the expenses of running the forum (hosting, renewal fees, staff fees, etc etc etc) - including contest giveaway costs! Last edited on Sat Sep 19th, 2009 11:55 am by TVDinner |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 18th, 2009 10:33 pm |
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Robert Member
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Ah, now I see. An income generator. That's got to be a good thing.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 12:56 am |
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Jim I work here
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It is good, but for some reason I can't bring myself to do it on any of my sites. I even signed up, generated the code and put it on a test board. Just couldn't do it.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 03:28 am |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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Over the years the ads on my sites (forums and non forums) have helped cover the operating costs of the sites. That has been very positive. Last edited on Sat Sep 19th, 2009 11:55 am by TVDinner |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 03:44 am |
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Devans License Holder
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They don't effect ours either. I asked the members if they would be upset if I placed one small one on the registered members section, and they all said they could care less, as long as they weren't popups. Its pretty small...in fact, I don't even notice it anymore. I'd go for it Jim, every dollar helps these days.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 04:47 am |
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martin_wynne Licence Holder
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Jim wrote: It is good, but for some reason I can't bring myself to do it on any of my sites. I even signed up, generated the code and put it on a test board. Just couldn't do it. Don't do it Jim, trust your instinct. It would make the Data 1 sites look very unprofessional. I promise my members that there will be no advertising on my board and that's the way it's staying. I'm not prepared to lose control of a single pixel to someone else -- who knows what might appear there? Who knows how much money your members may lose by clicking an iffy ad on YOUR board? How would you feel about that? A PayPal donation button is a much better way to cover the costs of a board. If you need more, negotiate banner ads from specific advertisers who you know and trust to give your members good service. regards, Martin.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 04:51 am |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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If at all possible I would hope that this thread can stay on track and about the new forum at Watch Freeks - http://www.WatchFreeks.com . I to chimed in about advertising on sites above and now wish I had not. Thanks everyone. I hope you take a chance to check out the new site at http://www.watchfreeks.com
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 05:14 am |
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martin_wynne Licence Holder
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TVDinner wrote: If at all possible I would hope that this thread can stay on track and about the new forum at Watch Freeks - http://www.WatchFreeks.com . I to chimed in about advertising on sites above and now wish I had not. Hi TVD, It is on track about your new board. We noticed you have external advertising on there. We are saying how we feel about that. I myself think it detracts hugely from your site. But that's just me, others think differently. You ask for feedback, you get feedback! Martin.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19th, 2009 05:40 am |
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TVDinner Go UCONN!
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All good. Last edited on Sat Sep 19th, 2009 11:56 am by TVDinner |
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