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The only bit I understand is about socks,and I am wearing some (2)
Ian
Usually on the photo archives.
Sorry about that. My colleague was 'fiddling' with the database - well, actually moaning that it's taking such a high load and trying
to optimise the data.
Have got to shift the site onto it's own box again soon as this one has been used for so many 'little jobs' it's not so dedicated
any more! 
Also, we have a network online in Redbus III now which should save me a bit of cash on the day to day running if I move LB there.
Chris
Do you have to pay to keep this site going then chris ??? I'm not questioning you (sort of) just want to make sure your not out of pocket
because of us using the site !!
Jason
It costs my business about £150/month to keep this site going. Now we're moved over (see the maintenance topic) I should be able to get that
down to £75-ish.
We use about 200GB of traffic IIRC (would need to double check) but we're not particularly efficient as everyone logs on in the evening so that
equates to about 1MBit on 95th percentile.
Chris
Seeing as it 'costs' you or your business then chris, should we now not think about a subscription for membership ? I'm sure the amount
of information we all get from the site is of such a great value, nobody would mind !! It might even stop the time wasters from joining and stiring
things up !!
Anybody else with such thoughts ????
Jason
Just had a thought, do 'Luego' cover this for you chris ?
[Edited on 6/11/04 by Deckman001]
Jason
Luego sorted me out with a load of parts (£1500 worth I think but I've not added it all up) in exchange for 18 monts of having their logo at the
top and bottom of all the pages. It's coming towards the end of that time now, so they will be given first refusal on another term. I have had
a few other companies express an interest so if Luego don't go for it I guess I'll see what else is on offer. Would far rather go down that
route than take a subscription off everyone. If you want to show your appreciation you buy me brekkie at a WLM meet 
Am open to suggestions tho!
Chris
[Edited on 6/11/04 by ChrisW]
Brekie it is then, from me anyway, it's all i can afford at the mo
Jason
ps, you still got those brake pipe 'ends' ?
Chris,you'll get a bigger discount at smuttygifts.com than I will offer to the rest of this crowd! When I finally get it
finished.................
Ian
quote:
Originally posted by Deckman001
ps, you still got those brake pipe 'ends' ?
Jason - I agree with your comment about membership/subscription of some kind. It's a fantastic site with lots of information and informative
friendly people.
There are many inactive members who probably can't remember their passwords now or the like.
What about extensive rights for paying members:
member: more than 1 post/day with pictures
member: 10Mb attachments of any file extension - obvious limitations
member: free webspace
Just a thought but £12/annum doesn't sound out of the way I reckon. Not much but it will ease at least some of your companies costs.
I've put a 'donate' button on the front page. It is far from compulsory, and there will be no threats of "the site will go
down" if I get bugger all. However, if you feel you want to send me something for my effort please don't hold back. 
Jason - found the bits for you, will bring them to the xmas meal.
Cheers, Chris
[Edited on 23/11/04 by ChrisW]
quote:
Originally posted by robinbastd
Chris,you'll get a bigger discount at smuttygifts.com than I will offer to the rest of this crowd! When I finally get it finished.................
Ian
Made my donation...
all in the name of a good cause.
ATB
Much appreciated Steve
It's evenings like tonight when I was supposed to be in the workshop that I want to just jack the whole thing in. Instead of working on my car
I'm dealing with a threat of libel action.... 
Chris
[Edited on 23/11/04 by ChrisW]
How did i know you'd find them bits now !! oh well never mind he he, oh yeah, have donated anyway remind me in 6 months to re-do !!
Jason
ps, whats this about legal action ???????
i'll make a dontation as soon as i get my paypal sorted.
all the best chris, and thanks again for your efforts.
[Edited on 23/11/04 by JoelP]
quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
quote:
Originally posted by robinbastd
Chris,you'll get a bigger discount at smuttygifts.com than I will offer to the rest of this crowd! When I finally get it finished.................
Ian
BTW when is this opening? Need a Xmas present for the Mrs...
Chris
Barclays do a thing called ePDQ lite which is quite good. Also, paypal do 'checkout' style transactions these days without the end user
having to have a paypal account. Might be worth a look - certainly cheaper than having a PDQ machine when 99% of your transactions will be CNP.
BTW have you got hosting sorted out
Chris
I already have an account with Streamline for my shop. So I went with them for the time being.
There will be more sites coming.........we'll talk about hosting at some point.
Ian