jipy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I was wondering, how do you support the costs for this site? With so much traffic near the BF days, the costs for the server and bandwidth must be making a big hole in your pockets... I wont mind if you include a small banner from Google or something on top of the website or if you wish, you can have a way for user donation through PayPal or something... Anyway, once again, thanks for the great website and thanks for keeping it alive.. cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Thank you for your kind words. Most of the money is made for purchases made online. Again, glad to have you here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I must second that. You guys have a great site here and you keep it up to date very well. Must be tough with whatever you guys do in the REAL world. To be able to update this site and constantly moderate things all the while through whatever it is you do to make a living, along with working through thankgiving, and maybe even missing out on those BF deals just so you can be here to moderate. That's impressive. Once again, kudos and many thanks for everythingon this great site! Keep up the great job long past thanksgiving and hope to see everyone back next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I must second that. You guys have a great site here and you keep it up to date very well. Must be tough with whatever you guys do in the REAL world. To be able to update this site and constantly moderate things all the while through whatever it is you do to make a living, along with working through thankgiving, and maybe even missing out on those BF deals just so you can be here to moderate. That's impressive. Once again, kudos and many thanks for everythingon this great site! Keep up the great job long past thanksgiving and hope to see everyone back next year! For me, sites like this is what I do to make a living. I have quite a few other sites that I run. Like Aaron said, we get a small commission for most items purchased online using the links on the site, so if there are BF deals online and anyone here orders them, we get a few cents out of each dollar. That's why we don't have ads - they are distracting and we don't need them. There are no ads on the main GD site or this forum all year round, so we're not going to start now, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 For me, sites like this is what I do to make a living. I have quite a few other sites that I run. Few? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbarbour Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 On the main gottadeal.com website I see some ads for savings accounts, credit cards, etc. Do those companies/banks pay for their offers to be listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 On the main gottadeal.com website I see some ads for savings accounts, credit cards, etc. Do those companies/banks pay for their offers to be listed?I believe that when people sign up, GottaDeal makes an amount for people signing up via our website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 For me, sites like this is what I do to make a living. I have quite a few other sites that I run. Like Aaron said, we get a small commission for most items purchased online using the links on the site, so if there are BF deals online and anyone here orders them, we get a few cents out of each dollar. That's why we don't have ads - they are distracting and we don't need them. There are no ads on the main GD site or this forum all year round, so we're not going to start now, lolthat's great:g_thumble :g_thumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I believe that when people sign up, GottaDeal makes an amount for people signing up via our website.Correct. We don't take $ just to have things posted - that would be the same as advertising. The way it is now, people have to order something/sign up for whatver we post in order for us to receive any commission, which makes us work harder to find the best deals to post. Cause if we post deals that aren't hot, nobody orders and the site goes bye bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 ... Cause if we post deals that aren't hot, nobody orders and the site goes bye bye NOOOOOOOO!!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE post deals that are HOT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 NOOOOOOOO!!!! PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE post deals that are HOT!!!! LOL. The site has been around for almost 2 full years now so it's not going anywhere anytime soon... unless Google/Yahoo/etc... comes calling with a 7-figure check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 LOL. The site has been around for almost 2 full years now so it's not going anywhere anytime soon... unless Google/Yahoo/etc... comes calling with a 7-figure check If that happens I can finally semi-retire, or at least buy a house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aolson Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 So when we click on the links to the items for sale, it links back to Gotta Deal? I will have to remember that, I did not realize that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 So when we click on the links to the items for sale, it links back to Gotta Deal? I will have to remember that, I did not realize that.For some stores, yes. Ordering through those links costs you nothing extra, but it helps us out a lot, and with 3 servers (and hopefully we wont need more before BF), this month's hosting bill is in the 4-figure range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allystl Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 wow. well thank you even more, I will definitely buy all the deals straight from these links. It was so cool this morning, quite a few people just got a listing of the Wal-Mart ad. I told them I've been looking at the AD for awhile now on gottadeal. Everyone was so excited about this site. I had to tell at least 20 people. Sertiously, thanks for all you do, me, and my bank account, are very appreciative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Brad, Ross, and Aaron, does that mean if i use the links in the lists when I purchase items online, this site will profit? If so, I plan to do alot of shopping online next week since we don't have many stores here, so I will use the links. And again guys, thanks for all you do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperdue Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Just tell me what and where I need to click and I'm there. I'll do what ever it takes to keep things running smoothly!! :) Now, on the otherhand, if it's actually buying the items, I'll help when I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Brad, Ross, and Aaron, does that mean if i use the links in the lists when I purchase items online, this site will profit? If so, I plan to do alot of shopping online next week since we don't have many stores here, so I will use the links. And again guys, thanks for all you do!!!Exactly. Many of the stores where we've linked items we have partnerships with (and many more not listed as well). We don't want anyone buying things just to buy them because you want to help. But if you are looking to get some of the items checked off your list early, then by all means we'd be happy to order through the links on the site :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deals4Me Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Okay Brad, Fess up...What other sites do you run? I adore ya and love to see what else you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 There are several stores that I would like to buy from on BF but we do not have those stores in our area. I was planning to buy online the items that will be available online that I want. Therefore, no problem, instead of going to the stores site directly, I will just link from here since I seem to have this site up all of the time anyway. Glad it's going to help both of us!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjunea Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hey Brad... I noticed the cingular was one of your "partner" sites. If I pay my bill online (which I always do) by linking through your site, will you get a little cha-ching? I would be happy to do that. It's the least I could do to help out! June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Hey Brad... I noticed the cingular was one of your "partner" sites. If I pay my bill online (which I always do) by linking through your site, will you get a little cha-ching? I would be happy to do that. It's the least I could do to help out! JuneNope, only for new phone or plan purchases. Clicking our links or paying your bills does nothing but increase our bandwidth costs. I'd suggest going directly to Cingular's web site to pay your bills :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaimhere Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 yes good job. DH offers hosting- perhaps you might get a second quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyjane Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Nope, only for new phone or plan purchases. Clicking our links or paying your bills does nothing but increase our bandwidth costs. I'd suggest going directly to Cingular's web site to pay your bills :)What other things cause more pain than gain?How can we help you get more for your buck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Actually clicking on our link to pay your bill doesn't really hurt us, unless a few million people did it, so don't worry about that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 What other things cause more pain than gain?How can we help you get more for your buck?Help spread the word and refer people to our main site GottaDeal.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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