Advertising

[AnnieM]

Are we going to have businesses advertising on here?

[Judi_bk]

I'm not sure we know how to do banner ads and don't know what we would do with any money.  We could have a section where they can advertise for free.  Is there someone who wants to?

[AnnieM]

It was Stu the mobile mechanic who was asking me yesterday what had happened to the forum.  I see that he has now joined and wondered if there should be a commercial board to make it easier for any member looking for a tradesman.

[Judi_bk]

Good idea

[frankie]

Maybe it could include recommendations?  Word of mouth from satisfied customers is the best way to get a tradesman...  Far better than a banner ad.

[SuperUser]

I'm not sure we know how to do banner ads and don't know what we would do with any money.  We could have a section where they can advertise for free.  Is there someone who wants to?

I can do banner ads of course.. it would help you with the costs Judi and the rest could go to charity as before. Guess you'd need a "treasurer" to keep track of it ?

Maybe it could include recommendations?  Word of mouth from satisfied customers is the best way to get a tradesman...  Far better than a banner ad.

Difficult to monitor Frankie.  As always, the first to post are friends and family. Thereafter it is, as you say, very useful 

[AnnieM]

I wasn't really thinking about banner ads.  Just a board where local tradesmen can post details of what they do and give contact information.

[frankie]

If I have had good service from a tradesman, I always post so others can see....  I'd also do the same if I have been ripped off...