Odd Videos In Alerts

[dandoolittle]

Some like the post your video rules, some don't, I can't please everyone

I'm going to be testing the ability to add promoted videos in the alerts function for well, promoted videos and maybe even competitions etc.

You can still get to the alerted video thread by clicking the link underneath the video etc, like below

I'm still thinking how I can use this. I love helping you guys get more exposure to your videos but I'll be honest, a lot of videos are pretty same old, hence the promoted section etc. Also, a handful of people only sign up here to promote their videos, which is cool I get that but the forum doesn't survive without the community so post limits etc is very much needed

You will see something like below. I don't send many alerts really, plus alerts are less intrusive than emails etc so trying to find middle ground.

Thoughts?

Clearly I'll use this on 'top poster' winners going forwards

 

[Lurch]

Nice

 

[RoadSprock]

I like it!

 

[SalvageSV]

I think its more effective than the standard text alert. Only one at a time should be fine.

 

[dandoolittle]

I think its more effective than the standard text alert. Only one at a time should be fine.

It will never be more than one a week really - well that's unless two worthwhile videos come out but it will never be the same day.

 

[dandoolittle]

And totally unrelated. if anyone sees a video that looks like it deserves a promotion, alert me or lurch

I can't watch them all so things will be missed

 

[Lurch]

If you do think it's worth it - use the Report function rather than a tag, it won't get missed then.

 

[dandoolittle]

If you do think it's worth it - use the Report function rather than a tag, it won't get missed then.

Good point - report is better

 

[dandoolittle]

That video I tested with, went from 183 views to near 500, I'm guessing it will be a few more once update tally's up


Could be a winner, and yes, I'm well aware not all views will be from here

 

[lupin]

Seems like a decent idea to me. Works better than just a normal alert. I went and clicked it for a change.

 

[dandoolittle]

I went and clicked it for a change.

This is rarely why I send emails to be honest. Alerts give you the choice to click or not, emails are more intrusive etc