I must get threaded comments sorted on here!

I’m so glad to see so many positive comments on the site as it seems I’ve spent most of my spare time building this site over the last few years.

Kieron – You always say Content is King and I’ve certainly been conscious of not over commercialising the site. Now it has a good standing I’d like to slip in some good quality advertising that the members will want to use. I’ve already been approached by one such company thanks to this website so will replace the next to useless Adsense.

Lammo – You’re right, the Off Topic is so popular I’ve set it not to count towards users post count as a site of 4600 woman do love to chat. Your idea of a special discount page is a good idea and I’ll have a took at how to integrate it.

I don’t have a newsletter at the moment but have an opt-in/out system already as part of the registration. I think I’d base it similar to that of the A4uForum ones I used to get showing the favourite threads, useful Q&A etc. As you say it would also be a good chance to cross sell the latest badges from my other site and I could kick start the first letter with a competition or offer.

Al – I love vBulletin after using most of the other forum software and its well worth the price tag. Modified a lot of it but think the layout is perfect and give the user confidence in the site. I’ve also added a forum section which allows them to ask a question and choose the best answer like Yahoo.

Your right about the Adsense which is probably down to laziness on my part. I can replace with some camping, outdoors and craft sites. I like your idea about whoring it a bit more for non-members. It may both catch a few sales and urge them to sign up. Not had much experience with CPM banners, just used commission based before, do the main networks have these too? I was big into affiliate sales for years but let it slip while I’ve been building the site. Also I’ve found selling my own physical product much more profitable and easier than trawling though the emails and networks.

Steve – Thanks again for the review and I’ve plenty to think about and work on. Best of luck with the new venture however I’m sure you won’t need it, and I look forward to Part 2.