Alert Emails

David, a copy of the response/follow-up is a good idea as it would save having to jump between email and the web-site. Better yet, could you build in an option for a "private" or non-posted response to be channelled through the alert process, rather than members having to email each other separately, outside the site?

Speaking of alerts, a method of alerting viewers to the posting of new Press Releases would be a good addition.

Oh, and speaking of members, have you considered restricting some of the site's functionality to members only? You may find that a stronger motivation for joining than current incentives.Be good, or be quick.
Rohan

David
sound good to me,i also likr the idea of the alert for press releases only other coment i have is that do we realy need to get an alert saying that our questiuon has been posted when it takes us back to the forum any way & you cans ee you question there just a thought
Regards Bruce

I have just completed and uploaded the Reply program and it now sends a copy of the answer to the originator of the question. It also gives you the PostID in the subject line.

You will also now start to see a Manage your Email Subscription link in every system generated email from ExplorOz.Regards
ExplorOz Team - David
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what about a lock out at set times non members can still see what the site can do for them but to get full time acsess they have to become a member ,along the lines of a sneak preview?Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard
Peter York 4x4

Im full of ideas today ,member loyalty points (like fly buys)
geta new member to join 100pts
photo on my rigs 50pts
each log on 2pts
post responce 1 pt

THE LIST GOES ON

REWARDS IN THE SHOP

stubby cooler............1000pts
flag.....................1500pts

you get the idea instead of members money people can save there points for somthing they want.This should get non members thinking as each time they log on or tell someone about the site they are missing out on points ie $$$$$$Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard
Peter York 4x4

JUst a few more ideas ,points could be given to members that improve the site info ei;fuel price updates ,road conditions or a full set of trip notes including GPS points andpoints of interest(would make a great comp later on)

Would ARB ,TJM etc provide point system to members for shopping with them , they could then provide items for shop or a set advertising budget on exploroz for customer loyalty I am sure that the site and members will benifit
Hope you can understand where I am coming from on this , as I say just a few ideas floating around in my head .Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard

Peter York 4x4

David , Points or $ is fine Just running ideas up the old flag pole ,hope others will have improvements on basic idea , as they say from small acorns do mighty oaks grow . Any thing to help this great site grow and prosper .Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard

Peter York 4x4

David & Others,

I think members should get some real tangible benefits over and above non-members. The pics and signature tags are a great idea and no doubt are largely responsible for the recent jump in membership. Surely this is proof that if members are offered (valued) benefits over normal user benefits they will part with the moderate membership fee.

In my humble opinion, I think you need to determine what it is that users value. For instance, things like member money rewards and giveaways etc are okay but how many people bought a membership because of those? Personally, I'm interested in what I get here and now for my $, not what I might or might not get some time down the track.

Here's what I value from my membership:
- Members home page - very convenient but could be improved and non-members don't see what they are missing out on until they've already decided to become members anyway.
- Members Rig
- Members Profile

Other things I'd like to see are:
- Ability to post pics
- Member's only calender of events...eg. If I was going up the GRR in Jun I could post a notice for other members to meet up or travel with etc. Good way for members to organise day trips or weekend camping trips etc. Of course, there would need to be a way for members to contact each other without our email addresses being posted for all the world to see.
- Perhaps 2 or 3 member articles published each month. We all like to talk about our trips and experiences. Also, this would create more regular new content for frequent users.

Just some ideas...

:o) Melissa

david i got your alerts 6 in all ihave forward all back to you on michelles email as i dont have yours
bruce

just anouther thought for you why not alow the advertisers to place next to thier logos when they post a members only discount or rewards
basicly the same as mebers txt next thier picture it would entice people to not only use the advertisers but be avisable benifit of membership

some great ideas about articals etc could it be set up as some sort of members magazine where only the FRONT COVER could be viewed by non members , the content would only be by members .Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard

Peter York 4x4

Hey David , while talking about changes is it possiable to see the whole thread when sending a reply as at the moment you can only see the original question.
Some times i like to respond to someones comment or two at a time but cant see who sent it or refer to there post !

And you cant use your browser back button as you lose your post.

Anyone agree ???

Also i dont think you should totaly restrict the forum to members only as i think people need time to see if they like it or not .

people dont just log on and start posting , they sit back and see what its all about first.

On the other hand i think a member should have some benefit be it discounts or access to serch functions ect.

David,
Something to consider is that some people that use/browse this forum as a visitor may also belong to a number of other forums and if they have to pay to be a memberof these forums they may not have the "reddies" to do so.If you make it a members only forum you will be doing yourself and your advertisers a commercial injustice as you maybe turning away future customers. I know some members of this site would like to see it as members only but I dare say that you have to consider the commercial aspects of your and your advertiser business`s when making the decision. Just a thought. Regards Salty.

I have never indicated that I would lock out any part of the forum to non members. Yes this would have a negitive impact on everything and IT WILL NOT HAPPEN. I like the idea of allow a certain level of posts from non members however I would like to devote some time to members articles and calander of events for members so leave it with me and I will see what brain wave (strain) I can come up with.Regards

ExplorOz Team - David

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Always working, not enough travelling ;-)