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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | Posted at 14:51 on 7th October 2008 Well, we have talked about it in brief elsewhere, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to have a full blown discussion on the matter. So what if the mighty Google were to come gunning for Pictures Of England, or any other big player for that matter like Flickr, Amazon, Facebook, YouTube, EnjoyEngland and so on. I wonder would they be able to maintain the family friendly, socially very acceptable, informative, brilliant website referred to as POE now? The gains are obvious, a huge marketing outlet, an audience that so far has not been exploited to anywhere near it's maximum. Each and every one of our pictures submitted are available to a greater audience, and therefore become the target of would-be purchasers. Yes, you could sell your pictures! Hotels, Guest Houses and B&B's alike would clamour for inclusion on a website that claim's the number one position in Google! Try it, type into Google the following search term and see what you come up with: England UK Accommodation - Yes, Pictures Of England.com in first and second place!! England is seen and loved by our American forum members as simply the very best place on earth for it's green and pleasant land. So visitors would continue to see the website as a place to look for information on planning their vacations. Just checkout the Guestbook if you doubt me. I have started this thread without the knowledge of Chris and Sarah so I say to them if you don't like it delete it - I won't be offended! The website costs are forever rising, and you could do with some more financial help couldn't you? |
Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 14:55 on 7th October 2008 I reckon it might ruin the feel of the site to be honest!! |
Diana Sinclair Posts: 10119 Joined: 3rd Apr 2008 Location: USA | Posted at 15:02 on 7th October 2008 I have seen small forums grow so large and get so out of control that the hosts had no option but to shut them down. I fear something like that if what you purpose came to be Ron. Although, I am not insensitive to Chris and Sarah's plight in funding POE. There must be a better way. I'd even be willing to pay an annual fee for access to the forums if that would help. |
| Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 15:04 on 7th October 2008 I agree Diana, i think that would be better than selling out to a huge organisation, it would destroy it!! i'd be willing to do that!! |
| Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 15:05 on 7th October 2008 Having said that, it might shut a lot of people out!! is there a donation link on here at all, maybe we should do that, all those that can!!?? |
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA | Posted at 15:08 on 7th October 2008 I agree with Diana too!! I'd pay an annual fee. |
| Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 15:11 on 7th October 2008 Ok Krissy, make your cheque payable to me!!! mmmm.......$500 should do it!!?? |
| Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 15:12 on 7th October 2008  |
| Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA | Posted at 15:14 on 7th October 2008 Yea sure..and you name? Start with a D and end with SS...right?  |
| Jason T Posts: 7421 Joined: 14th Apr 2004 Location: UK | Posted at 15:15 on 7th October 2008 |
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