Comments on: Robert’s talk is now ad free - time to give something to charity http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/ Web development and Internet trends Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:52:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Reflections regarding my charity initiative - Robert’s talk http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-59931 Reflections regarding my charity initiative - Robert’s talk Tue, 15 May 2007 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-59931 [...] it’s one month since the launch of my charity initiative. The turnout-out hasn’t really been what I hoped for, and here are [...] [...] it’s one month since the launch of my charity initiative. The turnout-out hasn’t really been what I hoped for, and here are [...]

]]> By: Sandra Holmes http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-56082 Sandra Holmes Fri, 04 May 2007 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-56082 I want to ask for your directives and understanding of my intentions, i am a fresh school living certificate holder and i want to futher my education. And also to work for your reputable organisation. I have spoken with my sponsor and he is ready to talk to you and to see what he can do. I have the zeal to work in any humanitarian organisation and to learn and futher in that area. And to assist financially in anyway possible, How can i donate my quater to these organisation??? Hope to read from you. you can reach me on these email:sandraholmes2007@yahoo.com Sandra I want to ask for your directives and understanding of my intentions, i am a fresh school living certificate holder and i want to futher my education. And also to work for your reputable organisation.
I have spoken with my sponsor and he is ready to talk to you and to see what he can do. I have the zeal to work in any humanitarian organisation and to learn and futher in that area. And to assist financially in anyway possible, How can i donate my quater to these organisation???
Hope to read from you. you can reach me on these email:sandraholmes2007@yahoo.com

Sandra

]]> By: Robert Nyman http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-51099 Robert Nyman Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:07:07 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-51099 Robert Wellock, That's great! :-) Pat, Ah, good. It was just an unfair assumption on my side, sorry. :-) Robert Wellock,

That’s great! :-)

Pat,

Ah, good. It was just an unfair assumption on my side, sorry. :-)

]]> By: Pat http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-51076 Pat Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:33:08 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-51076 Oh hehe :) I may be a girl but I still know it's WWE :D Oh hehe :) I may be a girl but I still know it’s WWE :D

]]> By: Robert Wellock http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50934 Robert Wellock Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:06:09 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50934 I have all Google adverts blocked by default anyway. You can always give to one of my favourite charities as seen in my URL. This month we helped raise approx. £6000 for another local charity. I have all Google adverts blocked by default anyway. You can always give to one of my favourite charities as seen in my URL. This month we helped raise approx. £6000 for another local charity.

]]> By: Robert Nyman http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50873 Robert Nyman Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:21:21 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50873 Pat, Nah, sorry. I thought you made a reference to the World Wrestling Federation. And yes, absolutely, that might be one way of doing it. Personally, I hope it will work out the way it is now, but if not, an alternative is definitely bringing back ads (consider this a threat :-) ) and then explicitly telling that all the proceeds will go to charity. Pat,

Nah, sorry. I thought you made a reference to the World Wrestling Federation.

And yes, absolutely, that might be one way of doing it. Personally, I hope it will work out the way it is now, but if not, an alternative is definitely bringing back ads (consider this a threat :-) ) and then explicitly telling that all the proceeds will go to charity.

]]> By: Pat http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50850 Pat Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:58:34 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50850 <blockquote cite="Robert">WWF: ha ha!</blockquote> Did I spell it wrong? I don't get it :( It's late here, time for me to sleep I think. Yes, while I agree people *may think* you're not donating ad proceeds, another idea would have been to show them you are donating your earnings through justgiving :) Just throwing the ball around! No criticism intended at all!! I applaud your efforts Robert! I hope you reach your target(s) and beyond :)

WWF: ha ha!

Did I spell it wrong? I don’t get it :( It’s late here, time for me to sleep I think.

Yes, while I agree people *may think* you’re not donating ad proceeds, another idea would have been to show them you are donating your earnings through justgiving :) Just throwing the ball around! No criticism intended at all!!

I applaud your efforts Robert! I hope you reach your target(s) and beyond :)

]]> By: Robert Nyman http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50815 Robert Nyman Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:11:20 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50815 Deborah, Thank you! Also, thanks for the tips, it's always good to know about different options and angles. Seyora, Thanks! Jason, Absolutely! I can say that as of now, while everyone agrees it's a good idea, there has been only one single donation, being £20 from Carl. So, as soon as people get over the initial step and actually start donating, I will definitely post updates. I mean, basically everyone can spare £2, right? I'm also playing with the idea of posting a list of people who has given money, with links to them as a thanks. Deborah,

Thank you!
Also, thanks for the tips, it’s always good to know about different options and angles.

Seyora,

Thanks!

Jason,

Absolutely! I can say that as of now, while everyone agrees it’s a good idea, there has been only one single donation, being £20 from Carl.

So, as soon as people get over the initial step and actually start donating, I will definitely post updates. I mean, basically everyone can spare £2, right?

I’m also playing with the idea of posting a list of people who has given money, with links to them as a thanks.

]]> By: Jason Martino http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50743 Jason Martino Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:27:24 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50743 I think it would be interesting to periodically post the total amount of money given. People might feel more comfortable giving knowing that the project is a success. I think it would be interesting to periodically post the total amount of money given. People might feel more comfortable giving knowing that the project is a success.

]]> By: Seyora http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50738 Seyora Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:50:40 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50738 Came here via one of your css articles and saw the charity banner. =) I admire your goodwill. Came here via one of your CSS articles and saw the charity banner. =) I admire your goodwill.

]]> By: Deborah http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50650 Deborah Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:32:52 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50650 Robert, I applaud your efforts and I think it's wonderful you've set this up with JustGiving. For the nonprofit websites I work with, I've recommended <a href="http://www.networkforgood.org" rel="nofollow">Network for Good</a> as well as PayPal's donation services. I haven't looked at JustGiving for a couple years, will need to look at it again. Just something to pass along - this past week I learned about <a href="http://www.kiva.org" rel="nofollow">Kiva</a>, which is not a donation service, rather a nonprofit providing the opportunity for people to loan money to an entrepreneur in a developing country. The funds are used for starting or improving their small business, such as a bicycle repair shop, store, or farm. The amount loaned can be as little as $25 (US dollars). The personal stories about the business owners and the email journals about their business appeal to me, making it more personal. Robert,

I applaud your efforts and I think it’s wonderful you’ve set this up with JustGiving. For the nonprofit websites I work with, I’ve recommended Network for Good as well as PayPal’s donation services. I haven’t looked at JustGiving for a couple years, will need to look at it again.

Just something to pass along - this past week I learned about Kiva, which is not a donation service, rather a nonprofit providing the opportunity for people to loan money to an entrepreneur in a developing country. The funds are used for starting or improving their small business, such as a bicycle repair shop, store, or farm. The amount loaned can be as little as $25 (US dollars).

The personal stories about the business owners and the email journals about their business appeal to me, making it more personal.

]]> By: Jermayn Parker http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50599 Jermayn Parker Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:06:54 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50599 Yeah it is more credible to have the charity businesses listed instead of you claiming to give to them.. Yeah it is more credible to have the charity businesses listed instead of you claiming to give to them..

]]> By: Robert Nyman http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50533 Robert Nyman Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:28:22 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50533 Joel, That was some interesting self-promotion. :-) But sure, money to UNICEF is a good thing too. Jermayn, Yes, I sincerely hope others will be inspired by this, I think it's the way for us to go. Oh, and the textbox is fixed now, it was a minor typo... Pat, Yes, I did make money on my ads. :-) I did consider that alternative, to keep the ads and then contribute the profits. However, it all came down to credibility. How would people know that the money really was given to charity? So, therefore I decided it's better for people to get the possibility themselves to contribute directly. And once you've made a contribution, you have an account, and it's very easy to contribute again, if you want to. :-) WWF: ha ha! :-) Joel,

That was some interesting self-promotion. :-)
But sure, money to UNICEF is a good thing too.

Jermayn,

Yes, I sincerely hope others will be inspired by this, I think it’s the way for us to go.

Oh, and the textbox is fixed now, it was a minor typo…

Pat,

Yes, I did make money on my ads. :-)
I did consider that alternative, to keep the ads and then contribute the profits. However, it all came down to credibility. How would people know that the money really was given to charity?

So, therefore I decided it’s better for people to get the possibility themselves to contribute directly. And once you’ve made a contribution, you have an account, and it’s very easy to contribute again, if you want to. :-)

WWF: ha ha! :-)

]]> By: Pat http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50508 Pat Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:03:21 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50508 It's a good concept Robert. Were you making money on your google ads? You don't have to answer, but perhaps instead you could of kept your ads, yet noted all money raised from your ads goes to charity? I can only assume it's easier for some one to give by just clicking and not going through any additional hassles. If you know what I mean? I myself donate regulary to all causes I believe in, even the guy sitting in front of the store looking stoned :( Best of luck with that, and good on you for including WWF!! :) It’s a good concept Robert. Were you making money on your google ads? You don’t have to answer, but perhaps instead you could of kept your ads, yet noted all money raised from your ads goes to charity? I can only assume it’s easier for some one to give by just clicking and not going through any additional hassles. If you know what I mean?

I myself donate regulary to all causes I believe in, even the guy sitting in front of the store looking stoned :(

Best of luck with that, and good on you for including WWF!! :)

]]> By: Jermayn Parker http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50497 Jermayn Parker Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:36:58 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50497 Good on you mate. I actually just recently asked myself whether <a href="http://germworks.net/blog/2007/04/16/adverts-do-they-add-or-take-away-from-a-website/" title="are adverts neseccary?" rel="nofollow">adverts are neseccary or not</a> and I would have to say that this would be the best idea for adverts yet. Lets hope that people follow suit, I guess another way to do this is that you could sign the ad account into their name rather than yours.. btw just for the record, the text box to write comments is now only 20 odd characters long in case its a mistake. Good on you mate.

I actually just recently asked myself whether adverts are neseccary or not and I would have to say that this would be the best idea for adverts yet. Lets hope that people follow suit, I guess another way to do this is that you could sign the ad account into their name rather than yours..

BTW just for the record, the text box to write comments is now only 20 odd characters long in case its a mistake.

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]]> By: Joel Junström http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50408 Joel Junström Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:18:14 +0000 http://www.robertnyman.com/2007/04/15/roberts-talk-is-now-ad-free-time-to-give-something-to-charity/#comment-50408 Hey, what about UNICEF? ;) Hey, what about UNICEF? ;)

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