NamePros Traffic Falling since this goofy advert is running

[bidawinner]

I stopped in after being out 3-4 days because of this goofy ad running.. I was wondering how many others felt the same way..and did a check ..

http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/namepros.com


looks like everyone is hitting the exits !

 

[Chris.]

i like the theme.

Those who don't like the theme use namepros.mobi which will show the forum in white, gray and blue text. Simply no need to moan about a the color of the forum unless those people moaning have hidden agendas ?

 

[TheBulldog]

your burger king doubles as a bank?

Counter Monkey/Teller whatever. I was angry because of the color scheme.

Ok fine, nevermind. After sitting here for 10 minutes looking at red, I am going to the bank and punch that guy to.


If I don't come back on later, you might see me on the news.

 

[smashfactory]

there is no "hidden agenda". its peoples opinions- thats all. if the goal of this sponsorship was shock value, then rick certainly succeeded. but i doubt that the money he spent was just to see if he could get a rise out of people.

i myself was not fond of the change, temporary or not. but more so because i do care about namepros, i am here all the time, and i just felt it could have been rolled out in a way that was more professional, and probably turn more of a return for rick.

when you spend a great deal of money, and see what you get from it, you should be just as focused as what you didnt get from it. if 40% of the forum signed up for his newsletter, he may have been able to get a 70% signup with a better roll out.

he may be quite happy with the results, who knows. but i am sure it could have been better. watching a thread get a million reads and a thousand posts is fine- but that doesnt put $$$ back in a pocket. that is chatter- chatter does not pay the bills, and certainly does not constitute a success level. people often say even bad publicity is good publicity, and that is basically an ignorant statement. doesnt always draw a winner in the end.

anyway, because i am a part of this community, and could not stay away if i wanted to, it was easy enough to turn off the images, and change my screen size. no biggie.

 

[Mark]

I've been watching Guests and Members numbers since this Sponsorship began .. If anything - I've seen the Stats going up.

What's Going On?
Currently Active Users: 3149 (501 members and 2648 guests)

IMO - People should stop worrying about external sites "Stat Opinions" so much anyway , None actually are 100% accurate to begin with.

I've been a subscriber to Rick Latona's newsletter since the day he launched it and was already personally recommending it to others ..

Ditto ~

 

[deleted984054565403]

I'm saving my pennies for someday when I can sponsor NamePros -- wouldn't you all love to see my face as the background of our favorite site?

 

[robertjr]

I'm saving my pennies for someday when I can sponsor NamePros -- wouldn't you all love to see my face as the background of our favorite site?

I was thinking the same thing. I'll be using a collage of my bodybuilding photos.:kickass:Although, I'll be sure to take a poll on preferred poses just to be sure everyone has some input.

 

[namenut]

Wow ....

When I first saw the new look I was "WOWed !" I shook my head and looked closer. I knew I had to get to the thread that was addressing this new look. I found it!
I started reading and I even left a sarcastic (but true) comment about the look.

After a few days, of limited visiting, I came to miss "my" forum. It is important that every one here note the quote! "My" forum is how I've come to feel. Be it right or wrong that's how I felt. I think people are getting upset more at the reactions of members they thought might have been more observant to their opinions. And feeling unwelcome.

I would have to agree to being a bit shocked at some of the arguments from both sides.

Yes .... I think the colors have been selected for a reason. A Texas State prison proved, many years ago, the viable use of colors on social interactions. The same Prison also yielded enough data to have subliminal massaging banned from movies. (High School report)

I have to say I really like the design. The color scheme is a little bit harsh for me but the look is "hot" and "cool" at the same time. I like blues and greens but like NPs more than any colors.

Can anyone else see the arguments coming when the design reverts back or ...............


NamePros Rocks! :kickass: in my humble "O"

 

[weblord]

so face value over name value? :great:

I'm saving my pennies for someday when I can sponsor NamePros -- wouldn't you all love to see my face as the background of our favorite site?

 

[bertiewooster]

What astonishes me is that this is essentially a business community, and yet some people got all outraged when the site actually engaged in a business enterprise. Do people think it's only the members who are allowed to earn the filthy lucre, but the actual site must remain unsullied? It's very peculiar.

We should all have been applauding the innovative marketing, regardless of whether we liked this theme (I do!)

Wouldn't worry too much about Alexa rankings either. They are a bit like Nielson Ratings for TV in the US, in that you only 'count' if you have the box. Alexa only counts those who have their toolbar. I don't have it (full of spyware apparently) and I don't know anyone who does, so they don't count people like me.

Honestly, this should be sparking ideas for members own marketing campaigns. This site ain't a "fan forum" no matter how cosy, it's to learn and do business.

We just had a great marketing lesson. Yay for NamePros and Rick Latona! :kickass:

 

[Dougy]

I like the colors, not the adverts.

 

[Pound]

It's obvious:

Guests thnk the site looks ridiculous so they don't register. Members are feeling like they are on a completely new site so log in more.

 

[bertiewooster]

I like the colors, not the adverts.

What are those things in our signatures? That's right, they are adverts, touting our businesses. We get to advertise for free, not to mention build backlinks.

Rick Latona prolly paid big bucks for a mere 10 days, and yet some people think it's a terrible affront and a "sell out".

Weird.

 

[Joe]

Argh.
I think this is most likely the best marketing strategy Rick Latona ever did.. The best adverts are ones you do not forget, and remember. The design is in your face, and does exactly what Rick wanted.

I don't mind the colours. It definitely keeps you fresh and awake, and isn't actually that hard to deal with.
It is a pleasant change from the old skin we have seen for years.

Notably, NamePros Inc. is a free service and I wish it to remain that way.
As they say, the best things in life are free.

It really irritates the hell out of me when people say they're going to leave, or not even attempt to adapt, when a change occurs. And this is only a 10 day change! Such attitudes are not ones which should occur on a business forum, and as far as I am concerned, good riddance.

Do I get the health plan as well -RJ-?

Regards, long term loyal NamePros member,
Joe

 

[ApeXX]

another I've learned lesson in life for I'm an old school.
Whoever has the money makes the rule, in this case, whoever has the money makes the background.

See, that's the problematic logic.

Although I don't have any problems with the layout, I can see why some people are getting frustrated. NamePros is successful not only because of RJ, but because of its members. If it wasn't for its members, NamePros would be completely dead.

Therefore, members should be contributing to the NamePros financial decisions.

 

[RJ]

Therefore, members should be contributing to the NamePros financial decisions.

In what way?

 

[Shorty]

Therefore, members should be contributing to the NamePros financial decisions.

If you want a say in NP's financial decisions, howabout you contribute towards the server costs?

 

[weblord]

that's just what ricklatona.com did for namepros, so what's your point?

Therefore, members should be contributing to the NamePros financial decisions.

 

[NPQueen]

We are only talking about a promotional thing here, with the current colors, Screw stats and other BS. As i have said, The LOYAL will stay here. No matter if the colors were Pink and Purple.

Wait!!!! Pink and Purple options were available?!?!?!

 

[Mike]

Wait!!!! Pink and Purple options were available?!?!?!

....ummm.....no. :tri:

M.

 

[NPQueen]

....ummm.....no. :tri:

M.

Who asked you :o