Suggestions for functions on new BA site

[Vita]

Hi...

I think number of tips and number of active tipsters in each thread should be followed...

Why i said this? I applied to be Turkish Super League tipster twice but my applications refused. Reason is there are enough tipsters in that topic. However when i check the main site few tipsters available and some of them doesn't look active... ops:

They do even withdraw active tipsters and keep inactive activated from time to time,take my word for that.............................................. .....just take it easy,you will learn with time.............................................. ........

[Schucz]

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I always like to do research on forum software even though I was very familiar with the many different types offered .

I'm sure you wanted to maximize the visitors experience with functionality. Well, overall, phpBB is an extremely good system that is very popular. It has all the features you would probably need for maintaining an active forum, but no standard extras that are not essential, but useful. The huge community in invaluable if you get stuck and the number of styles and modifications available will allow you to change the software to suit your site and requirements. Unlike vBulletin, up until now, I have been a devout follower of vBulletin because of the development team, the ease of use/features. I know phpBB looks good and has similar features to vBulletin but if you want these features now, then go ahead and purchase convert the forum to vbulletin. It is definitely the current number one forum software for the professional webmaster - it supports huge boards with features to match the requirements of any community and they allow you to view the source code to edit and develop for yourself.

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[DSK121]

Would be great to seperate special topic for Olimpics 2008... :idea:

[MvP]

Would be great to seperate special topic for Olimpics 2008... :idea:

You've got my voice.

[CG]

done

[maxwell69]

how much do you charge for 468x60 banner ?

I think it will be really good to have separate advertising option for this forum, with different AD options and prices and a bit data about the visitors e.c.t.
I want to have an ad here for my website but I have got really confused...I know you got a section in the front-page of your website but it's for the whole website and it's without any prices.
I think it will be really good to have an AD option to choose from , upgrade and even change banners . it will be much better even for you. There are huge scripts which can do that...

Any way ... how much do you charge for 468x60 banner ?

Regards
Max

[grefstad]

Re: how much do you charge for 468x60 banner ?

I think it will be really good to have separate advertising option for this forum, with different AD options and prices and a bit data about the visitors e.c.t.
I want to have an ad here for my website but I have got really confused...I know you got a section in the front-page of your website but it's for the whole website and it's without any prices.
I think it will be really good to have an AD option to choose from , upgrade and even change banners . it will be much better even for you. There are huge scripts which can do that...

Any way ... how much do you charge for 468x60 banner ?

Regards
Max

Obviously, there is a reason for banner pricing not being available open for all. If so, all website wannabees would copy everything raw.

As for advertising options at BA; we only advertise bookmakers, and turn down all other websites who want to advertise.

Terje

[maxwell69]

Thank You grefstad!
I got your point and you are right . Thank you for your fast reolay.

[Daywalker]

Programming is well underway, and we estimate betatesting in late MArc/early April.

THerefore, tips for improving website should arrive now

Did you mean march/early april on year 2009?

Tips for improving main page? Look at betshoot.com

[CG]

I think 2010 could be a possibility judging by the unforseen delays caused by programmers and not by T/BA.

[CG]

Hmm, i must admit that after looking at Betshoot, 1 thing that might possibly be worth thinking about is the Trial Tipster feature. BA gets numerous emails from unknown people wanting to tip certain leagues. Sometimes these people are unknown on BA and a certain amount of risk is taken by giving them a chance. Some flatter to deceive in either money-management, previews or results. Obviously the opposite could also be said, some probably dont get a chance and yet could meet all 3 of the above criteria and get missed.

[grefstad]

Hmm, i must admit that after looking at Betshoot, 1 thing that might possibly be worth thinking about is the Trial Tipster feature. BA gets numerous emails from unknown people wanting to tip certain leagues. Sometimes these people are unknown on BA and a certain amount of risk is taken by giving them a chance. Some flatter to deceive in either money-management, previews or results. Obviously the opposite could also be said, some probably dont get a chance and yet could meet all 3 of the above criteria and get missed.

Hmm..yes...Trial tipster is a good feature.
Admittingly, we take a risk in bringing unknown tipsters on the site.
I get probably 30-40 emails per week, at least, from people who want to be tipsters, and sometimes we unearth a gem, sometimes we're not so lucky/clever.

As for progress on BA; this has been very poor in recent months, but during Xmas, the programmer (and myself) have got some time, since we have vacations from our normal, stressful jobs.
Hoping to get a lot done during Xmas.

[Wilson]

Hmm, i must admit that after looking at Betshoot, 1 thing that might possibly be worth thinking about is the Trial Tipster feature. BA gets numerous emails from unknown people wanting to tip certain leagues. Sometimes these people are unknown on BA and a certain amount of risk is taken by giving them a chance. Some flatter to deceive in either money-management, previews or results. Obviously the opposite could also be said, some probably dont get a chance and yet could meet all 3 of the above criteria and get missed.

maybe they don't want be tipsters for nothing any reason about that ? :idea: Why people want to be tipsters ?

for me only people who are every day in forum , who have many posts , many correct bet .... can be tipsters it's just suggestions maybe you don't think the same thing

[grefstad]

maybe they don't want be tipsters for nothing any reason about that ? :idea: Why people want to be tipsters ?

for me only people who are every day in forum , who have many posts , many correct bet .... can be tipsters it's just suggestions maybe you don't think the same thing

Well...if you look hard and long at it, BA and unknown tipsters live in a happy symbiosis.
BA get good tipsters (if they are good, that is), and the tipster get a good name.

Yes, ofcourse a Macedonian student can become a tipsters on another website, and perhaps earn 10 EUR per month, but the traffic on most websites is much less than BA's (I dont know traffic numbers, but I think Betshoot got good traffic though).

So, for new, unkown tipsters, BA is a good place to start, to get a name, but also at BA we need a certain minimum level of quality.

We normally use the forum as a "separator", and we often look at what potential tipsters have done in our forum before giving them a chance.
Sometimes we bring in tipsters based on history on other websites, or just an oldfashined "gut-feeling".

However, paying for picks has never been BA policy.
I have always said that paying for picks is unescessary.

Unknown tipsters who approach BA with a desire to be tipster often want to help other people because they understand the point of this community.

If everyone said " I want to predict, but only if I'm paid for it", you would never have seen a place like BA grow to the size this website has got now.

Yes, we also pay tipsters from time to time, when we can afford it. However, payments are irregular, and never meant to be the main reason for tipsters to stay at BA.
If we feel people are approaching us without the right focus, they are not taken on as tipsters.
Simple as that.

[Wilson]

But it's a long time who i not see new tipsters

BA limited tipsters ?