Site Problem This Week

webmaster · 06-02-2023, 08:16 AM

The software problem with the ad display that the site was experiencing this week have been resolved and the site is again working normally. In the replies to this thread several members mentioned that they use an ad blocker. I wanted to take this opportunity to comment on our ads and ad blockers:

I don't like ads either but I don't use ad blockers. The reason is I know that most free sites (like this one) rely on ads to pay the bills and keep the site running. When you block the ads you remove the only source of revenue we have and decrease the possibility of the site surviving.

I'm picky about the ads I run. I only accept ads for Lakes Region businesses that I think would be of interest to our site visitors. My ads don't track you like many other ads. The software counts when an ad has been viewed and clicked on and that's it. If you click on an ad for something you won't get blasted with similar ads.

The exception to that is the Google ads I now include in the rotation. I never wanted to run Google ads but with the severely reduced ad revenue since COVID and the site running in the red I decided that they were necessary if I was to keep the site open. I just couldn't continue to lose money and the Google ads have helped. They directly generate income for this site with every click-through.

If you enjoy this site please consider exempting this site from your ad blocker and even click on an ad if you find it interesting. That will really help to keep this site available.

Another way you can help is by making a small donation. This option has always been available but I've only received a few donations over the years:

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/misc.php?do=donate

Slickcraft · 06-02-2023, 09:55 AM

Done site exempted.

Alan

Descant · 06-02-2023, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the explanations and the extra effort. Other free sites e.g. Wikipedia, send an annual reminder to donate. Some make the "donate" button more prominent. I'm amenable to both.

webmaster · 06-02-2023, 12:01 PM

Wow, since I posted this thread I've received a bunch of donations, some VERY generous. Thank you all SO much for your contributions!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Descant

Other free sites e.g. Wikipedia, send an annual reminder to donate. Some make the "donate" button more prominent.

The donate module and nav bar link is visible on the site but only when viewed in a browser. Mobile users using Tapatalk don't see anything but the forum threads.

Susie Cougar · 06-02-2023, 01:05 PM

Dan, I would like to make a donation but I don’t want to use PayPal. What else can I do?

webmaster · 06-02-2023, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

I don’t want to use PayPal.

I understand!

Do you use Venmo?

Susie Cougar · 06-02-2023, 02:35 PM

I am afraid I’m just not very good at anything Internet related. Can you send me an address and I can send you a check?

ITD · 06-02-2023, 08:40 PM

Just turned off my ad blocker for this site, never even thought about it before.

Stilljester · 06-03-2023, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

Another way you can help is by making a small donation. This option has always been available but I've only received a few donations over the years:

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/misc.php?do=donate

Never released this was an option, thanks for highlighting the possibility and again for keeping this resource available. Donation sent!

Susie Cougar · 06-03-2023, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webmaster

I'm picky about the ads I run. I only accept ads for Lakes Region businesses that I think would be of interest to our site visitors. My ads don't track you like many other ads. The software counts when an ad has been viewed and clicked on and that's it. If you click on an ad for something you won't get blasted with similar ads.

If you enjoy this site please consider exempting this site from your ad blocker and even click on an ad if you find it interesting. That will really help to keep this site available.

Another way you can help is by making a small donation. This option has always been available but I've only received a few donations over the years:

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/misc.php?do=donate

Success! I had my millennial son do it for me.��

I hope you get a lot of donations.

06-02-2023, 08:16 AM	#1
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,445 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 452 Thanked 3,778 Times in 834 Posts	Site Problem This Week The software problem with the ad display that the site was experiencing this week have been resolved and the site is again working normally. In the replies to this thread several members mentioned that they use an ad blocker. I wanted to take this opportunity to comment on our ads and ad blockers: I don't like ads either but I don't use ad blockers. The reason is I know that most free sites (like this one) rely on ads to pay the bills and keep the site running. When you block the ads you remove the only source of revenue we have and decrease the possibility of the site surviving. I'm picky about the ads I run. I only accept ads for Lakes Region businesses that I think would be of interest to our site visitors. My ads don't track you like many other ads. The software counts when an ad has been viewed and clicked on and that's it. If you click on an ad for something you won't get blasted with similar ads. The exception to that is the Google ads I now include in the rotation. I never wanted to run Google ads but with the severely reduced ad revenue since COVID and the site running in the red I decided that they were necessary if I was to keep the site open. I just couldn't continue to lose money and the Google ads have helped. They directly generate income for this site with every click-through. If you enjoy this site please consider exempting this site from your ad blocker and even click on an ad if you find it interesting. That will really help to keep this site available. Another way you can help is by making a small donation. This option has always been available but I've only received a few donations over the years: https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/misc.php?do=donate

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06-02-2023, 09:55 AM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,272 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,045 Times in 938 Posts	Done site exempted. Alan

06-02-2023, 10:25 AM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,217 Thanks: 1,288 Thanked 1,576 Times in 1,023 Posts	Thanks for the explanations and the extra effort. Other free sites e.g. Wikipedia, send an annual reminder to donate. Some make the "donate" button more prominent. I'm amenable to both.

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06-02-2023, 01:05 PM	#5
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 575 Thanks: 269 Thanked 203 Times in 146 Posts	Dan, I would like to make a donation but I don’t want to use PayPal. What else can I do?

06-02-2023, 02:35 PM	#7
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 575 Thanks: 269 Thanked 203 Times in 146 Posts	I am afraid I’m just not very good at anything Internet related. Can you send me an address and I can send you a check?

06-02-2023, 08:40 PM	#8
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,903 Thanks: 472 Thanked 683 Times in 381 Posts	Just turned off my ad blocker for this site, never even thought about it before.