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Teeny Leviathan

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04-05-2005 16:40

From: Eggy Lippmann

There's been advertisements at the welcome area since I can remember.
Heck, there used to be MORE of it...
Doesn't LL still have a display thing where you could see ads and get landmarks?
It's one of the first things I remember messing with, back in beta!

What he said.

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Prokofy Neva

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04-05-2005 16:42

I guess I don't understand all this protectiveness of newbies, who are surely capable of just flying up and over a billboard or a pesky newby selling them junk.

What happens is that oldbies spam newbies with "welcome kits" and other freebies which are just spam advertisements for their stores.

The Lindens decided to get rid of the TOP PICKS which in the old incarnation were about great builds and interesting places.

When players were asked to replace this, they didn't do much. I started one on my land, but it's hard to do by yourself or even with just one other person, this kind of action needs workers, not people who spout ideas on the forums about what would be good to do -- if only somebody else does it.

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Jamie Bergman

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04-05-2005 16:56

I'm not sure that everyone understands the magnitude of this opportunity... being the first store that a nOOb visits can build meaningful brand relationships. LL is handing retailers a very valuable opportunity here.

I, for one, plan to bid and win at least 1 spot on the welcome area.

Just my 2,
Jamie

DoteDote Edison

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Join date: 6 Jun 2004

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04-05-2005 17:19

I don't have a problem with paid ads in the Welcome area. A) They'll be under one of the shelter building things which I rarely go into and, B) I've become used to tuning out billboard-type ads anyway.

Catherine Cotton

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04-05-2005 18:19

Can I put what ever I want on the billboards?

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Loki Pico

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04-05-2005 18:25

I guess as long as it abides the TOS and you win the bid to advertise, I guess so. Did you ever get to visit The Giant Cube?

Catherine Cotton

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Join date: 2 Apr 2003

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04-05-2005 19:10

From: Loki Pico

I guess as long as it abides the TOS and you win the bid to advertise, I guess so. Did you ever get to visit The Giant Cube?

LOL Loki ty for that giggle

yes yes it was a beautiful cube was it not?

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Isablan Neva

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Join date: 27 Nov 2004

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04-05-2005 21:47

I think the more important point is a purely practical one from a LL business standpoint.

Newbies buying hoochie hair or bling does not pay the bills. The point is to get a new resident out of a free trail week and into a premium membership with tier. Showing our newest residents the amazing possibilites of SL is a lot more likely to move them into the "profitable" category, and it is in all our best intests for LL to start making a profit.

Just my .02 on why paid advertising in the WA is a short sighted proposition rather than playing for the long term.

However, in the interest of meeting in the middle, why not do both? One wall with paid advertising, one wall with great places to explore?

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Cienna Rand

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Join date: 20 Sep 2003

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04-06-2005 08:14

Ah come on now, it was the GIANT CUBE, with its own gift shop, and a "Only 1500m to GIANT CUBE" sign in Lusk at one point. The caps are important. ;)

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Advertising? In a Welcome Area?
Teeny Leviathan Never started World War 3 Join date: 20 May 2003 Posts: 2,716	04-05-2005 16:40 From: Eggy Lippmann There's been advertisements at the welcome area since I can remember. Heck, there used to be MORE of it... Doesn't LL still have a display thing where you could see ads and get landmarks? It's one of the first things I remember messing with, back in beta! What he said. _____________________ The Default Avatars were created by Linden Lab They evolved. They rebelled. There are many copies. And they have a plan.
Prokofy Neva Virtualtor Join date: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 3,698	04-05-2005 16:42 I guess I don't understand all this protectiveness of newbies, who are surely capable of just flying up and over a billboard or a pesky newby selling them junk. What happens is that oldbies spam newbies with "welcome kits" and other freebies which are just spam advertisements for their stores. The Lindens decided to get rid of the TOP PICKS which in the old incarnation were about great builds and interesting places. When players were asked to replace this, they didn't do much. I started one on my land, but it's hard to do by yourself or even with just one other person, this kind of action needs workers, not people who spout ideas on the forums about what would be good to do -- if only somebody else does it. _____________________ Rent stalls and walls for $25-$50/week 25-50 prims from Ravenglass Rentals, the mall alternative.
Jamie Bergman SL's Largest Distributor Join date: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 1,752	04-05-2005 16:56 I'm not sure that everyone understands the magnitude of this opportunity... being the first store that a nOOb visits can build meaningful brand relationships. LL is handing retailers a very valuable opportunity here. I, for one, plan to bid and win at least 1 spot on the welcome area. Just my 2, Jamie
DoteDote Edison Thinks Too Much Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 790	04-05-2005 17:19 I don't have a problem with paid ads in the Welcome area. A) They'll be under one of the shelter building things which I rarely go into and, B) I've become used to tuning out billboard-type ads anyway.
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 18:19 Can I put what ever I want on the billboards? _____________________
Loki Pico Registered User Join date: 20 Jun 2003 Posts: 1,938	04-05-2005 18:25 I guess as long as it abides the TOS and you win the bid to advertise, I guess so. Did you ever get to visit The Giant Cube?
Catherine Cotton Tis Elfin Join date: 2 Apr 2003 Posts: 3,001	04-05-2005 19:10 From: Loki Pico I guess as long as it abides the TOS and you win the bid to advertise, I guess so. Did you ever get to visit The Giant Cube? LOL Loki ty for that giggle yes yes it was a beautiful cube was it not? _____________________
Isablan Neva Mystic Join date: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 2,907	04-05-2005 21:47 I think the more important point is a purely practical one from a LL business standpoint. Newbies buying hoochie hair or bling does not pay the bills. The point is to get a new resident out of a free trail week and into a premium membership with tier. Showing our newest residents the amazing possibilites of SL is a lot more likely to move them into the "profitable" category, and it is in all our best intests for LL to start making a profit. Just my .02 on why paid advertising in the WA is a short sighted proposition rather than playing for the long term. However, in the interest of meeting in the middle, why not do both? One wall with paid advertising, one wall with great places to explore? _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/TheBotanicalGardens/207/30/420/
Cienna Rand Inside Joke Join date: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 489	04-06-2005 08:14 Ah come on now, it was the GIANT CUBE, with its own gift shop, and a "Only 1500m to GIANT CUBE" sign in Lusk at one point. The caps are important. ;) _____________________ You can't spell have traffic without FIC. Primcrafters (Mocha 180,90) : Fine eyewear for all avatars SLOPCO (Barcola 180, 180) : Second Life Oil & Petroleum Company Landmarker : Social landmarking software Conversation : Coming soon!

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