Shopping at amazon ?

[StarDew 13]

Did some shopping today. I will use the link more often. I shop predominately on Amazon.

[mouse 43]

Just bought a couple birthday presents on amazon. I'll probably end up using it a ton around Christmas.

[DevilMinder 568]

This has been a steady stream of income now thanks to all who use it. I am tracking down a banner system for the regulars to advertise or run referrals as well.

I also created a Contributor group for people who have donated to remove ads from their view. Its a manual affair but if you want into it and have donated just message me.

[DevilMinder 568]

Thanks to all who used this last month, we came up pretty close to 3/4 of the hosting bill. To make it easier follow the amazon link above and bookmark that landing page with the NJDevs in the URL. You wont have to come to this site first every time.

[Coorslight 13]

I've started my Christmas shopping and used the link for Amazon. Hope it worked!

[DevilMinder 568]

It's definitely working. I appreciate all who are bookmarking the link and shopping with it!

[NJDevsRock 0]

Had my Mom use the link to buy her kindle tonight...I bookmarked the link on her computer...she is an amazon fiend, hope it helps out!

[DevilMinder 568]

You... rock! Thanks for the continued support DR!

[SargentD 51]

Hey DM, I placed a few Amazon orders through your link recently because I am always glad to help out.

But if you don't mind, let me ask you a "dumb" question. I admittedly do not know jack about hosting a website. What's the advantage to hosting this website through your own means -- including ads, member donations, etc. -- rather than using a "free" messageboard hosting service such as ProBoards (www.proboards.com)?

[DevilMinder 568]

Thanks 95. Well the short answer is our own control, we have used free boards in the past and support was messy. Even proboards would cost us money based on our size. I just checked again and it is 7 dollars per 50K page views which we average around 350K a month so that is 42 bucks a month. They are "free" because they get all the ad revenue.

[StarDew 13]

DId some black Friday shopping.

[Derlique 473]

Just bought my GF a Kindle Fire for Xmas. Did it work?

[DevilMinder 568]

Takes a day for the items to show up. Ill let you know

[SargentD 51]

Takes a day for the items to show up. Ill let you know

Do you get a list of the items that people bought, or just the price totals?

[DevilMinder 568]

The list shows what was bought and the percentage the site will get. There is no identifying info so if nobody says what they bought I can't tell who it was.

[Coorslight 13]

Great...all my porn you'll know about...oh well. It's a good cause.

[sammyk 44]

So, anyone buy anything crazy? What's the weirdest you've seen so far?

[DevilMinder 568]

Saw a bunch of rangers gear, nothing else nuts.

[NJDevsRock 0]

I hope gift cards count.

[DevilMinder 568]

Only when they are spent it seems. I moved you to the contributor (ads free) group because of that kindle purchase you had before, thanks.

[Coorslight 13]

FYI Amazon's Deal of the Day is Assassin's Creed 3 for XBox or PS3. $33.00 with free super saver shipping. Not too shabby of a deal for a couple month old game that's usually $60. Also the Lightning deals have all been video games so far today also.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=cs_top_nav_gb27

I got my son an XBox for Christmas so figured this wasn't a bad deal to add under the tree. Also, means another game for me to play

[Coorslight 13]

Also just ordered a Backpack Camera bag for wifey's Christmas present!

Did anyone get to take advantage of the Video Game deals yesterday?

[DevilMinder 568]

I bought ACIII for my bro, thanks for the heads up

[NJDevsRock 0]

Thanks DM, I appreciate that.

[point 22]

What about the banner ads? I'd be interested in putting my business where my heart is!