Have you lost of art of talking to the surfer?

Robbo · 2005-03-09, 08:53 PM

I take it on a site by site basis for my own. I try to create a vibe for each site and work it in in different ways and elements. Often trying to work a smile or a laugh. Sometimes they get rushed though too as far as the last few text links or whatnot if it`s a site that`s been on the burner a while.

I have seen enough of the plain enter this site text you mention though. It could be that in between the real good site builders and the absolute shit spammers there are alot of webmasters that are just middle of the road. Some have the tech stuff down pat but can`t even match an ad to their site. Some have sex in their blood but could`nt write an email let alone html. Perhaps they are a good portion of the "get rich quick mentality" webmasters that have not reached the wall yet. The learners who are not there yet. And of course weak tired templates.

Always good to check yourself though!

Rorschach · 2005-03-09, 09:09 PM

I used to get all hung about making good ads, then I realised that sales are more a function of traffic numbers than salesmanship... it's that 80/20 thing. A simple ad that takes 20% of the work required to make a "good" ad will still get 80% of the clicks that the good one would have... you are trading a lot of time for those last few percentage points of CTR and a better ratio. I'd rather spend that time using 20% techniques to get more traffic... it's all about the numbers.

Joe · 2005-03-09, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rorschach

I used to get all hung about making good ads, then I realised that sales are more a function of traffic numbers than salesmanship... it's that 80/20 thing. A simple ad that takes 20% of the work required to make a "good" ad will still get 80% of the clicks that the good one would have... you are trading a lot of time for those last few percentage points of CTR and a better ratio. I'd rather spend that time using 20% techniques to get more traffic... it's all about the numbers.

But the thing is, it only takes a few more minutes (and some brain power) to crank out some creative writing.

Which would you rather click on?

Girl Rides Dick

or

Gigantic, black dicks slam a babe in all of her tight love holes

Traffic numbers do come into play, but what's the use of bulk traffic if none of them will click on an enticing link?

2005-03-09, 08:53 PM	#1
Robbo No matter how good you are at something, there's always about a million people better than you Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenguy County, NY Posts: 236	I take it on a site by site basis for my own. I try to create a vibe for each site and work it in in different ways and elements. Often trying to work a smile or a laugh. Sometimes they get rushed though too as far as the last few text links or whatnot if it`s a site that`s been on the burner a while. I have seen enough of the plain enter this site text you mention though. It could be that in between the real good site builders and the absolute shit spammers there are alot of webmasters that are just middle of the road. Some have the tech stuff down pat but can`t even match an ad to their site. Some have sex in their blood but could`nt write an email let alone html. Perhaps they are a good portion of the "get rich quick mentality" webmasters that have not reached the wall yet. The learners who are not there yet. And of course weak tired templates. Always good to check yourself though! __________________ The hardest thing for an intelligent man to understand is stupidity.

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2005-03-09, 09:09 PM	#2
Rorschach Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 115	I used to get all hung about making good ads, then I realised that sales are more a function of traffic numbers than salesmanship... it's that 80/20 thing. A simple ad that takes 20% of the work required to make a "good" ad will still get 80% of the clicks that the good one would have... you are trading a lot of time for those last few percentage points of CTR and a better ratio. I'd rather spend that time using 20% techniques to get more traffic... it's all about the numbers.