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Chew my RS 
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 Topic: Free Website Classified AdvertisingPosted: 18 Jul 06 at 10:43am |
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Please could we have free Classifieds on the website? I'm happy to pay to advertise in the Y&Y magazine (if necessary), but there are now several websites where you can advertise (and successfully sell) your boat for free, so how can Y&Y still charge? The advent of the internet means that Y&Y is no longer the only place you can advertise boats for sale, surely the increased competition should mean that Y&Y website classifieds are free? |
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feva_sailor
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 10:47am |
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yes i think that would be a good idea.dont know if that is marks choice thogh.
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Isis
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 11:06am |
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I think the way the magazine sees it is you dont pay for the website.
You pay to have your ad in the magazine and having it on the website too is a lovely sugar coated bonus. I wouldnt be against free ads by any means but I cant see it happening and wont be dissapointed when it doesnt |
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Scooby_simon
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 11:15am |
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Exactly how it works |
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Chew my RS
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 11:26am |
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But the world has moved on. People don't buy magazines now when looking for something to buy, they browse the net ('cos its free, quick, convenient and up to date-ish). Therefore, it doesn't make much sense to pay to advertise in a magazine, especially when there are free websites. I, for one, am happy taking my chances advertising on free sites, rather than paying for the privilege. Sorry Y&Y, but that's the way it is.
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Matt Jackson
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 12:57pm |
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Autotrader works the same way as Y&Y, you pay to be in the mag and get a free internet entry. I think in the long term printed classified will die out but it takes time for a business to restructure the way it makes it's money to that extent. The old favourites (like Autotrader and Y&Y) are still the place to go if you want a boat or car - I've not had any response to ads on free sites in the past. |
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Chew my RS
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 2:05pm |
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I suppose it does keep out the dross, and its only a small(ish) amount - but, duh!, I'm trying to get us something for free here and your really not helping!
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Black no sugar
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 2:17pm |
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Yup, TT's a prime example: he wasn't quite himself before he joined the forum. As BWD's spiritual son, his life is complete!
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Guest
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 2:26pm |
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Everything has to be paid for one way or another - would you rather have this site splattered with ads & pop-ups or pay a little? I think the balance here is good - a little advertising on the site but not too much (but there are perhaps too many ads that appear as news - JMHO). Rick |
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Chew my RS
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Posted: 18 Jul 06 at 2:47pm |
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Okay, okay, okay. I'll pay for my classified ad. I quite agree about the number of 'news' items though.
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