Candid Hosting Banner - Is it general or targeted towards any competitor. - GoFuckYourself.com

Lensman · 12-10-2002, 06:59 PM

First, let me say I use them for some of our hosting and are expanding with them, although most of our servers are elsewhere.

So, am I overthinking that banner?

Sly_RJ · 12-10-2002, 07:00 PM

Can you link the banner? Don't know what you're talking about...

pr0 · 12-10-2002, 07:03 PM

i've refreshed 30 times still don't see it....

pr0 · 12-10-2002, 07:05 PM

On closer inspection...i don't see how you could assume they are pointing out anyone in general. Seems pretty generic to me

LiveDose · 12-10-2002, 07:07 PM

I think it's good. Many of us who have been doing this for a few years do feel like we've been Fucked by a few hosts. Not intentionally but fucked none the less.... I've tried about 10 myself.

To be fair I will say that I do have a server with Candid. I am happy with them.

Sly_RJ · 12-10-2002, 07:08 PM

Once I saw an Epic Cash banner that said "Hey DrewKole, check us out! We'll make you bling bling, baby!"

pentae · 12-10-2002, 07:08 PM

I must admit I thought the same. If it was targetted marketing they hit the mark pretty spot on. ;)

I wonder if they've paid anyone to fuel the LikeWhoa debate. ;)

nocostporn · 12-10-2002, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
Once I saw an Epic Cash banner that said "Hey DrewKole, check us out! We'll make you bling bling, baby!"

lol now thats something I've gotta see

Shaggy · 12-10-2002, 07:11 PM

Your overthinking, Candid is good enough to do whatever.

Zebra · 12-10-2002, 07:11 PM

There are actually a number of hosts that have had problems with downtime, so I don't think it is targeted at just one host.

Although it is kinda funny.. in an ironic sort of way.

picindex · 12-10-2002, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by LiveDose

hehe I like it!

heymatty · 12-10-2002, 07:15 PM

Its been quite a while since the last candid down thread.

It would make me nervous having that banner out though because once its out there the minute you go down out comes the banner.

mrthumbs · 12-10-2002, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by pentae
I must admit I thought the same. If it was targetted marketing they hit the mark pretty spot on. ;)

I wonder if they've paid anyone to fuel the LikeWhoa debate. ;)

They didnt paypal me the $1.50 yet....

<IMX> · 12-10-2002, 07:34 PM

Hmm...
I think that they are putting their money wihere their mouth is.
Good...maybe it will end all the hosting whore spam

Bobby · 12-10-2002, 07:41 PM

Candidhosting rock

and I love the banner too :-)

AWC · 12-10-2002, 07:52 PM

Target marketing at its finest!

Brad Mitchell · 12-10-2002, 08:14 PM

I think it's a brilliant banner, I wish I had thought of it first!!

Yes of course it's unusually timely due to events of late... but it's incredibly true. Tons of people have been screwed by a variety of hosts. That's why the marketplace is so active and there is always so much business to be had.

Cheers,

Brad

shlack · 12-10-2002, 09:14 PM

Well I must admit My marketing team really went crazy this time.
Great job guys!!!!!!! And to set the record straight, I will not allow anyone in any of our companies to post on a "someone down thread." We put our advertising efforts elsewhere. Just like we do not sit here and tell you about all the improvements we are making. We just say if you are interested in hosting with us just pick up the phone and talk to one of our specialist and if things work out we will send the company plane to show you what Candidhosting is all about.

http://www.candidhosting.com

floridaT · 12-11-2002, 08:23 AM

Thanks Boss. We try to make an impact in the market...

TheFLY · 12-11-2002, 09:42 AM

The banner is: <img src="http://www.webtoppublishing.com/animated/379.gif">

JamesK · 12-11-2002, 09:52 AM

its attractive

JFK · 12-11-2002, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by TheFLY
The banner is: <img src="http://www.webtoppublishing.com/animated/379.gif">

Nice one Fly

Penrod · 12-11-2002, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shlack
Well I must admit My marketing team really went crazy this time.
Great job guys!!!!!!! And to set the record straight, I will not allow anyone in any of our companies to post on a "someone down thread." We put our advertising efforts elsewhere. Just like we do not sit here and tell you about all the improvements we are making. We just say if you are interested in hosting with us just pick up the phone and talk to one of our specialist and if things work out we will send the company plane to show you what Candidhosting is all about.
http://www.candidhosting.com

Thanks bossman. Let me know when you need the plane waxed again.

cosis · 12-11-2002, 12:07 PM

I am happy with my box on Candid.. a few problems at first but lately they have been great

funkmaster · 12-11-2002, 12:25 PM

"I wonder if they've paid anyone to fuel the LikeWhoa debate. ;)"

... you should more wonder about you buiz if you are still with this piece of shit every second day down and things will get better tomorrow company ...

that banner is ok, btw ...

Jamie_NetVerifier · 12-11-2002, 12:34 PM

Another marketing campain well done by the boys over at Candid.

Fucking classic.

I love it ..............Good Job.

[The Leader] · 12-11-2002, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by <IMX>
maybe it will end all the hosting whore spam

good one

FreeOnes · 12-11-2002, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by pr0
i've refreshed 30 times still don't see it....

do some more times and Lens certainly needs to expand with them

Kimmykim · 12-11-2002, 01:57 PM

There are more than two hosting companies in the business, Candid just expressed a legitimate sentiment, since a ton of hosts are up and down like a two dollar whore at a frat party...

12-10-2002, 06:59 PM	#1
Lensman GFY Chaperone Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Adult.com Posts: 9,846	Candid Hosting Banner - Is it general or targeted towards any competitor. First, let me say I use them for some of our hosting and are expanding with them, although most of our servers are elsewhere. So, am I overthinking that banner?

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12-10-2002, 07:07 PM	#5
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12-10-2002, 07:08 PM	#6
Sly_RJ Live Hard - Die Hard Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ready to leave... Posts: 17,042	Once I saw an Epic Cash banner that said "Hey DrewKole, check us out! We'll make you bling bling, baby!" __________________ PHAT SERVERS - Quality dedicated hosting at a quality price! sly AT phatservers DOT com - 147479144

12-10-2002, 07:11 PM	#10
Zebra Banned from Kimmy's couch Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Down at Fraggle Rock Posts: 5,091	There are actually a number of hosts that have had problems with downtime, so I don't think it is targeted at just one host. Although it is kinda funny.. in an ironic sort of way. __________________ Old School

12-10-2002, 07:03 PM	#3
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	i've refreshed 30 times still don't see it....

12-10-2002, 07:05 PM	#4
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	On closer inspection...i don't see how you could assume they are pointing out anyone in general. Seems pretty generic to me

12-10-2002, 07:08 PM	#7
pentae Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Inconceivable! Posts: 899	I must admit I thought the same. If it was targetted marketing they hit the mark pretty spot on. ;) I wonder if they've paid anyone to fuel the LikeWhoa debate. ;)

12-10-2002, 07:11 PM	#9
Shaggy Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 570	Your overthinking, Candid is good enough to do whatever.

12-10-2002, 07:15 PM	#12
heymatty Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale :) Posts: 2,188	Its been quite a while since the last candid down thread. It would make me nervous having that banner out though because once its out there the minute you go down out comes the banner. __________________ Cashlantis ~ Black Book Cash

12-10-2002, 07:34 PM	#14
<IMX> Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,728	Hmm... I think that they are putting their money wihere their mouth is. Good...maybe it will end all the hosting whore spam __________________ $$$ Check out NICHE PAY the leader of Micro Niche Sites! They offer $1 Trials! $$$ $$$ Check out 10 FREE TRIAL SALES equals 1 FREE LAP TOP ! $$$

12-10-2002, 07:41 PM	#15
Bobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 99	Candidhosting rock and I love the banner too :-) __________________ Yahoo

12-10-2002, 07:52 PM	#16
AWC Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bumfuck Posts: 1,223	Target marketing at its finest!

12-10-2002, 08:14 PM	#17
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	I think it's a brilliant banner, I wish I had thought of it first!! Yes of course it's unusually timely due to events of late... but it's incredibly true. Tons of people have been screwed by a variety of hosts. That's why the marketplace is so active and there is always so much business to be had. Cheers, Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

12-10-2002, 09:14 PM	#18
shlack Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: tampa,fl,usa Posts: 121	Well I must admit My marketing team really went crazy this time. Great job guys!!!!!!! And to set the record straight, I will not allow anyone in any of our companies to post on a "someone down thread." We put our advertising efforts elsewhere. Just like we do not sit here and tell you about all the improvements we are making. We just say if you are interested in hosting with us just pick up the phone and talk to one of our specialist and if things work out we will send the company plane to show you what Candidhosting is all about. http://www.candidhosting.com

12-11-2002, 08:23 AM	#19
floridaT Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Miami, FL (South Beach) USA Posts: 246	Thanks Boss. We try to make an impact in the market... __________________ www.SEOWebhosting.net Mutiple ip and multiple class C webhosting designed for SEO. 120 Class C's along with 120 name servers. [email protected] ICQ 100535057

12-11-2002, 09:42 AM	#20
TheFLY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: http://www.thefly.net/ --- Quit your job and live off steady traffic. Posts: 11,856	The banner is: <img src="http://www.webtoppublishing.com/animated/379.gif">

12-11-2002, 09:52 AM	#21
JamesK hi Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 16,731	its attractive __________________ M3Server - NATS Hosting

12-11-2002, 12:07 PM	#24
cosis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Beach Posts: 5,282	I am happy with my box on Candid.. a few problems at first but lately they have been great

12-11-2002, 12:25 PM	#25
funkmaster So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: shell beach Posts: 7,938	"I wonder if they've paid anyone to fuel the LikeWhoa debate. ;)" ... you should more wonder about you buiz if you are still with this piece of shit every second day down and things will get better tomorrow company ... that banner is ok, btw ...

12-11-2002, 12:34 PM	#26
Jamie_NetVerifier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 69	Another marketing campain well done by the boys over at Candid. Fucking classic. I love it ..............Good Job.

12-11-2002, 01:57 PM	#29
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	There are more than two hosting companies in the business, Candid just expressed a legitimate sentiment, since a ton of hosts are up and down like a two dollar whore at a frat party...