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how do i add a picture to background of my .tel? how do i add a picture to background of my .tel? cheers there must be an easy way, as i dont want to read through pages and pages of text, thanx in advance for any help, andre DC |
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Just get a twitter. A standard .tel has never had this implemented[/size] |
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Only telnames and telchina allow picture background not telnic Regards http://4g.tel http://movie.tel[/size] |
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so i have to transfer domain the them for this to work? but more to the point, wouldn't it be an advantage if they all offered this?[/size] |
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Yes it would be nice to have a background image for pro.tel and the DNS records for pro.tel can support this automatically if the API was updated. However, early this year Telnic provided us with large images on every template page, so I have used this to my advantage. But I do agree, in the long run, I'd like to see one background image for pro tels. Mark[/size] |
What is frustrating is that a background is already implemented on template 6. |
Whenever it is implemented for pro-tel, it should be made available on all templates. |
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There should be no "pro-tel".:mad: With apologies to Mark - I didn't realize he was using the term as a marketing device. My comment related to the lack of integration betwen the two types of format - .tel and Telnames.[/size] |
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Unfortunately, that would seem to be the long-term plan alright. It's a pity because Telnic and Telnames can co-exist, develop and thrive with a different approach to development etc. There is also a revenue opportunity also for Telnic with directory builders; for instance, charging similar annual hosting costs that apply to other tlds. This could then help pay for other features in the pro-tel CTH. Killing off pro-tel would be cutting off a potential revenue stream. Local directories are also another powerful way of promoting the Telnames offering. The purist approach to the global directory is in truth limiting the potential of the domain.[/size] |
Sorry Tony, I didn't mean that .tel should be dropped, quite the opposite - I've made nearly £10k off it in the past year (just under 500 customers). However, none of that was from selling domains - what we should all be aiming at - growing the brand. What I meant was that there should be better integration between the two versions, instead of encouraging the trend to view .tel as for specialists - which it was clearly designed not to be. Before anyone blunders off and starts working on background images for all templates, let's have the ability to search internally for the contents of a Telname. That way, you and I can provide pertinent information to our site users - encouraging confidence in the sites, whilst selling actual domains. I gained a customer the other month who has since dropped his Telname - considering that the searchability of my directory, in association with other local businesses, and supported by the community, provides better value for money - a focal point *. I did not even know they had a Telname. I nearly fell off my seat when I saw it drop. It is SO FRUSTRATING not being able to offer consistent search ability. Not everyone can be bothered with even a Telname, but will sign up to a managed listing in a directory that delivers the specific and local results provided by the keyword domain and internal search. With a change of search performance I could offer my customers .tel, Telname or managed listing, with a local focus. I have no idea what, if any, development may be in the pipeline but, in my opinion, if Telnic wants to aim it's products at small businesses then, in relation to .tel, it is about time they stopped pandering to the ppc feet-up brigade, and started helping the folk on the ground who could add value to the Company. My Customers want choice, and I need functionality. The only comments I ever get about the visual presentation of my sites is that they are very clear and easy to use, and a good idea. Four years down the line, there is ample evidence that Telnic doesn't need an army of developers or speculators, what it needs is an army of genuine, and committed local sales staff, who have an interest in their communities and regions. Give us the tools .... * They also distributed 50 cards around their neighbourhood, and have asked for more to give to their customers, as do most of our subscribers. |
great post blunderer and well said!! something i totally agree with and also have cases showing it works and can be a sustainable and profitable business for those willing to apply the efforts and time. |
Thank you. We can slay Google, and all the other high priced help if we go about it the right way, and you have used a key word there - sustainable. People are a lot more aware of the need to maintain opportunities in their communities, by supporting local services. I could certainly increase site output if I could use Telnames in conjunction with my .tel domains but the only search function would be through the global TelPages which, at present, is bound to put users off. What TelPages needs to become a reliable single search point is 100 million Telnames sites, to obiterate the spammy stuff. Over the past four years plenty of people have tried starting at the top and working down, which didn't work. Now it's time to start at the bottom and work up. By interpolation, I think I could sell 60,000 - 150,000 Telnames domains on my patch. |
really powerful points blunderer telpages news would be good to hear about |
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That's the role we can play in this if Telnic would work with us and not exclude us as has been happening for two years or so. And well done on your success to date.[/size] |
Thank you Boracay and Tony. We say to our customers - here's a simple thing - it places their small business contact information and USP in the pockets of people in their locality - without distractions. We ask them to help support their business community by distributing a few cards - with the name of that directory on them, to friends/customers, which spreads the word quickly. It's working. At this moment I have 14 orders on my desk to process, and we have just received 2 cheques in the post. Integrating Telnames would enable increased sign-up because I would not have to compile the display, and of course, it would make the content of the directories more attractive to viewers. |
Very positive information and comments. Keep up the good work. I personally like the combined pro.tel directory plus Telnames approach. I am building up a local following, selling Telnames, linking to free directories, selling email identities. Eventually will be selling some premium page listings. Takes a lot of door to door leg work and phone calls. More info soon with my local game based on Telnames that should build up local communities, so both residents and businesses win. Mark |
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So, with telmasters.com we can put a image in the background???? Mark, where will be that opcion in telmasters??? Thankss[/size] |
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this point is particularly frustrating. what's taking so long for this to be implemented on the desktop templates? its already there on template 6, please telnic, let Mark's tools provide for our own referenced image. on 1 pro.tel template. just 1[/size] |
So we now have background images but have they increased up-take? Aled, any further consideration been given / likely to be given to the matters of .tel / Telnames integration and searchability? |
#19 ties in with #35 at http://www.teltalk.org/t4281-video-in-the-cth |
