DevilMinder Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hi all, I was prompted to look through the financials of NJDevs because JimmyLeeds asked how the amazon funds were after using the referral link. The picture wasn't as rosy as I thought as the last couple of months I got hit for shortfalls for hosting fees. It appears that although traffic is up almost 25% from last year the ad displays are down 35% and the referral bounties have dwindled to a few uses a month ($3 so far this month.) So the short of it, can I ask you all to white-list this site from any ad blockers you have and remember to use the amazon referral link when shopping there? Thanks again everyone as we enjoy the resurgent Devils! Brad "DM" Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 What about donations? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 7 hours ago, Derlique said: What about donations? Yeah, id rather donate as i dont buy online mych Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 agree DM - can you provide venmo or donation link as usually people give around xmas (i do every year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Venmo would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeControl Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 or even a paypal account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks everyone, these are the donation accounts. My Venmo - Username @njdevs www.venmo.com/njdevs Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/njdevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DevilMinder said: Thanks everyone, these are the donation accounts. My Venmo - Username @njdevs www.venmo.com/njdevs Paypal- https://www.paypal.me/njdevs Done, thanks again for all you do with this site DM. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I have a bunch of Devils stuff up on eBay. Go to my thread in the Marketplace, look at what I have, and if I strike a deal with an NJDevs member through the board instead of on eBay, I'll donate the 10% eBay would have gotten to the site. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDfan1711 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just sent through Paypal. Not much, but I hope it helps. Appreciate you and everyone at this site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven M. Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Sent some through Venmo. Thanks for keeping this site going since forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: Once my christmas bonus clears I'll pay what I can to Venmo like I usually try to do. This is a fantastic forum. Side note -- has anyone else had a glitch when you click that you'll randomly be re-directed to a spammy-looking site? Had it on mobile and now on my work computer. Started seeing it yesterday, I believe. Same here re donating....and also same here with getting that spammy thing that pops up if you click anywhere thats not a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Martyisth3b3st said: Once my christmas bonus clears I'll pay what I can to Venmo like I usually try to do. This is a fantastic forum. Side note -- has anyone else had a glitch when you click that you'll randomly be re-directed to a spammy-looking site? Had it on mobile and now on my work computer. Started seeing it yesterday, I believe. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralous Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Great site, thanks for keeping it going. Just sent through paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks for the donations everyone. MBb3, I changed the footer ad yesterday morning. I had others complain too, I will message the ad company and see whats up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just donated, will give more after the holidays. Don't know what I'd do without this site 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I'm such a piece of sh!t, because of where I live the wife and I have to use Amazon all the freaking time and ALWAYS forget about the fvcking link. My bad, DM, my fvcking bad. Pinning the link to my menu bar and sending her the link too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundstrom Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 DM - while I'm fine with it, will you still suppress banners for those that direct donate? again - no problem if not, just curious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Went ahead and whitelisted everything.. shame on me for not realizing I had it on while browsing here. Will happily donate my share to keep this place going. Fantastic forum, great members here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Oh this is great. I never remember to use the amazon link when I shop there. I hate that I don't because I do shop on Amazon a fair bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 11:02 AM, DevilMinder said: Hi all, I was prompted to look through the financials of NJDevs because JimmyLeeds asked how the amazon funds were after using the referral link. The picture wasn't as rosy as I thought as the last couple of months I got hit for shortfalls for hosting fees. It appears that although traffic is up almost 25% from last year the ad displays are down 35% and the referral bounties have dwindled to a few uses a month ($3 so far this month) You're welcome!! (I had a weak month) I've done a ton on Amazon and even have my family making sure they click on the link. Every penny counts and I use it for small and large purchases 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks for the donations and I have already seen an increase in the ads served. For those who donated I will move you to the "contributors group" that doesn't see ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Is anyone still getting the questionable ads? The media group says they took them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, DevilMinder said: Is anyone still getting the questionable ads? The media group says they took them out I did about 10 minutes ago. No biggie. I refreshed and no more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezer34 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, DevilMinder said: Thanks for the donations and I have already seen an increase in the ads served. For those who donated I will move you to the "contributors group" that doesn't see ads. When I venmo'd njdevs, a B. Smith came up. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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