Psy 350 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Would any of you guys be interested in running your own fansite using a version of my iGTA5.com content management system? I put a lot of work into it making it as easy as possible for admins to create and manage content and images and the CMS could be easily re-used across multiple websites (with different designs). Doesn't necessarily need to be a gaming website, could really be used for anything, but the sites would work in a similar way to iGTA5.com. My basic idea would be: - I host the website - I can help to put together your design / template - I can provide support and make modifications to the CMS - You have full control over all content, images, etc on the website. - Hosting is free, however at least 1 of my ads must be displayed on every page. - You could/should purchase your own domain name for use with the website. This will allow subdomains and email addresses to be created if required. - Additionally, you should also acquire a Twitter, Facebook and/or Google+ page for your website's name. - If the ads are successful, you would be entitled to a share of the profits (a percentage based on how much was made). To conclude You get a free website to run as your own and can potentially make some money from it. Would anyone be interested? It'll still take a fair bit of work for me to get to a stage where I'm ready to do it, but if there's a few of you who would like to do this (e.g. a Fallout, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Agent fansite etc) then it's something I was thinking about making available. If not, I'll just continue to make my CMS better for our own usage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercy 30 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Sound like a pretty mint opportunity, I think a few people would be interested, I wouldn't have the time but otherwise, nice one psy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Maybe a fallout site... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 yea, you had to mention fallout, didn't you ... there's really only "no mutants allowed" for fansites, and of course the wikia's.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psy 350 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Ideally if I'm going to do it, I'd like a few different websites to make it worthwhile. Maybe 2 or 3 at a minimum. Would definitely be good if someone wanted to run fansites about other Rockstar Games like Agent or Manhunt as I don't think I'll ever have time for a dedicated website for those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcolepsy 581 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 What does it require? I presume we'll be doing the ground work (gfx etc) which we then just drop into a template aswell as actual content such as guides? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 *Fights the urge to request Fallout and/or Elder Scrolls site* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcolepsy 581 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 *Fights the urge to request Fallout and/or Elder Scrolls site* What about Bethesda in general? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 They have games I don't give a fuck about and won't care to cover. Dishonored, for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psy 350 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 All that would be involved is writing content for pages, uploading images, writing news and moderating comments. You could help with the graphics for the design if you wanted, but the actual running of the site is almost as simple as making forum posts every now and then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I think we all want to start a fallout/elder scrolls site... amiright? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I would like to, yes. If it's really that simple, I could do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I would like to, yes. If it's really that simple, I could do it. I could help with moderation and article writing if you will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 we should seriously think about it fellas... i of course would be willing to help in any way as well, graphics/articles/guides/etc.. <{ vote for me!! } Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 igta5.com hosted fallout site!!~!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Well, at the very least, if bOnEs is up for it, then we have a decent enough staff that I would be cool with running a site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CFO Charles 827 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Well I did take some article writing courses through school and its actually something Id enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 ifallout?? lol but yea, lets take a head count and see what kind of staff we could assemble... there's a lot of information that would be need to be added, including past games and such... and now would be a good time, ahead of the announcement of the next one... is the website set up like iGTA5 or igrandtheftauto? because i kinda prefer the latter for a guide driven website... <{ vote for me!! } Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreeFitty 2631 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 is the website set up like iGTA5 or igrandtheftauto? because i kinda prefer the latter for a guide driven website... V using a version of my iGTA5.com content management system? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney-1 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I was thinking about throwing a few ads on my site to help pay for running costs. I'm yet to look into it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcolepsy 581 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I was thinking about throwing a few ads on my site to help pay for running costs. I'm yet to look into it though. Don't run your website at a loss for ages. A lot of people who make new websites think "I'll make a loss now then monetize later". Total dumbass move. The hosting fees end up crippling them and the website doesn't succeed. Put on small ads that help you breakeven and then when the masses come (see also, GAT5 RELEESE) put on obnoxious ads (depending on if your ads work on views and not clicks) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney-1 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 I was thinking about throwing a few ads on my site to help pay for running costs. I'm yet to look into it though. Don't run your website at a loss for ages. A lot of people who make new websites think "I'll make a loss now then monetize later". Total dumbass move. The hosting fees end up crippling them and the website doesn't succeed. Put on small ads that help you breakeven and then when the masses come (see also, GAT5 RELEESE) put on obnoxious ads (depending on if your ads work on views and not clicks) The site's been going for a few years without ads but if I were to add them I'd rather they were relevant to gaming and linking to an affiliate site. It's something I keep trying to find the time for to look into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jobo 100 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Porn ads would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaPn bOnEs 8527 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 is the website set up like iGTA5 or igrandtheftauto? because i kinda prefer the latter for a guide driven website... V using a version of my iGTA5.com content management system? ohh... i guess that would still work... i just liked the blocky layout of igrandtheftauto... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiO 4730 Report post Posted June 12, 2012 If they announce a new skate game anytime we should totally make one. there are active communities like this one SkateFluckit they post vids and shit they make regularly. Its dying down pretty good so its not worth it right now I dont think. But if they do announce a new one, i think it would be a good idea and id totally run it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
