The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Don't forget to support the forums via Amazon Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 4858 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:07 am    Post subject: Don't forget to support the forums via Amazon Just a little reminder, don't forget the forums and galleries do have bills to pay! The sales through the Amazon shop & links have been very low since the beginning of Summer. Any purchases you make via the shop, or via an Amazon link on the website, will give the forums a small percentage of the sale price at no extra cost to you!. Please make all your Amazon purchases via the shop or our links - lots of small sales help to pay the bills just as much as a few big sales. Remember, Christmas is around the corner and all those presents you buy via Amazon.... We want to keep the forums free to everyone, but to do that we need income from Amazon and the GoogleAds. Back to top Dixie Chicks Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 268 Location: Cumbria Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:30 am    Post subject: Just dunnit !! Can we make donations to help pay the bills - it is a serious question!! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14033 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:38 am    Post subject: One step ahead of you Stephen - made a purchase from Amazon only the other day. I will also be looking for Christmas pressies soon, so hopefully Amazon will have something suitable. I do click now & then, but haven't lately so I will do so now. Back to top Bhindi Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 1347 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:45 am    Post subject: I'm doing it ... just popped back to consult our book list Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10696 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:54 am    Post subject: Ah, I can explain. You see, in the Summer, I retired and money became tighter and I stopped buying from Amazon Sorry, I'll try harder. And, as Dixie Chicks says, can we make donation? Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 4858 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:26 pm    Post subject: We've always said that no, we'd prefer to keep the forums free at the point of use and fund it via advertisements and kickbacks from Amazon. That way no one feels they should give us money, and we both benefit as you get your books and CDs and we take a bit of Amazon and Google's profits. It should be possible - the running costs are quite low. Normally the adverts cover the costs easily, but this Summer it's been very bad! Back to top Dixie Chicks Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 268 Location: Cumbria Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:32 pm    Post subject: Sorry if this sounds a bit dim, but do you get anything if we click on the ads? I never do, but would if it made a difference Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 4858 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:48 pm    Post subject: Yes we do. That's the whole point of having them. We get nothing for them being visible, only if they are useful and people click on them. But only click on ones that are interesting, otherwise it's known as "click fraud" and we could have the adverts pulled from the website. Back to top alexa Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 336 Location: wiltshire Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:21 am    Post subject: sorry to sound really blonde and stupid, but how would they know if you were interested in that advert youve clicked on or not?? lex xx Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 4858 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 10:33 am    Post subject: If someone clicks on lots and lots of adverts, seemingly at random, then it will be picked up. Back to top Dixie Chicks Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 268 Location: Cumbria Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 2:19 pm    Post subject: Thanks Alexa ..... you saved me from that blonde moment too!!! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14033 Location: Hampshire Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:51 am    Post subject: Well I nearly bought some more things from Amazon tonight, but because of the outrageous P&P charge it never happened! I wanted 2 new picture cards for our digital cameras plus 4 AA batteries, that's all. The P&P charge was £18!!!!! (this was from the marketplace not directly from Amazon) Couldn't believe it, so they lost my order! Back to top stephen Site Admin Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 4858 Location: Billinge, Skåne, Sweden. Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:15 am    Post subject: Some of the marketplace sellers are ridiculous. Back to top El Pollo Diablo Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 167 Location: exiled in Oxfordshire Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:20 am    Post subject: HELP! I want to buy a new digital camera as mine has died. The best price is through Amazon and so I was goignt to buy it in your shop so you get a bit. Is it only limited stuff available though? I can't find anything under camera and photo, never mind the one I want (canon ixus 70) Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14033 Location: Hampshire Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: I'm not sure EPD. The PK Amazon shop has changed recently & I can never find anything on there either. AR doesn't even bother looking now as he gets easily confused! STEPHEN!!! Help! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group