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I take it affiliate managers can get in on this correct? I have permission to use any of UKScallyLads images for promotional purposes.
Let me know and I’ll get on it. I needed to create some new ones anyway. lol
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[QUOTE=Jeff@UKScallyLads;46335]I take it affiliate managers can get in on this correct? I have permission to use any of UKScallyLads images for promotional purposes.
Let me know and I’ll get on it. I needed to create some new ones anyway. lol[/QUOTE]
The more the merrier … jump on in 
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Cool!
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Make a few with Shayne if you think of it.
Especially the 120x400 and 200x250 size. I’ll use them on my redhead blog straight away.
[QUOTE=Jeff@UKScallyLads;46335]I take it affiliate managers can get in on this correct? I have permission to use any of UKScallyLads images for promotional purposes.
Let me know and I’ll get on it. I needed to create some new ones anyway. lol[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=Andyr;46315]After erasing and shaping some of the edges that overlap on the layers I managed to get it smoother.
Adjusted the contrast also… and got shot of that foggy look…
Played with a second text layer also, thats an interesting one I will have to remember… Decided to go with a slight outerglow though in this case…
Its looking to me at least much cleaner now than it did thanks Bec
Basschick : Yes your quite right in your assumption it is a header graphic that I made for the site, That I am doing a banner of it for a small gallery post and well also as a standard banner for exchanges and stuff…
So yes this version does need some sort of call to action text on it I will have to think about.[/QUOTE]
Do we get to see the revision?
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[QUOTE=Paul;46343]Make a few with Shayne if you think of it.
Especially the 120x400 and 200x250 size. I’ll use them on my redhead blog straight away.[/QUOTE]
Sure Paul, I can do up one with Shayne on it. I’ll get on these tomorrow I think. Put aside some time. Oh darn, I answered as the wrong person. You see what happens when you have dual personalities? LOL!!
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Okay my third attempt at this one.
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out of curiosity, why the large single quote?
[quote=Gaystoryman;46366]Okay my third attempt at this one.
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I have no idea really, figured it looked better than having two? or simply forgot to add another, mind you it was a bitch to find that style of quote.
This is one with both quotes
any better?
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My 2 cents on the quote… just the stark contrast from black to white really doesn’t stand out as much. Just like most novels have a very exciting cover to attract some attention on the shelf. What about a layer behind the quote… like a book on a bed slightly blurred or watermarked light to add some “realism” and depth to the color pallette. Even a sexy blurred photo of 2 hot guys… as if a “cover” to the book.
Also, if it’s a quote about meeting up in a lockerroom… find a photo of rows of lockers to watermark behind… set the mood more, than just text
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you’re missing the point - the way craig did it, it’s a blind banner. they always get more clicks than other banners.
[quote=realmenrealhot;46387]My 2 cents on the quote… just the stark contrast from black to white really doesn’t stand out as much. Just like most novels have a very exciting cover to attract some attention on the shelf. What about a layer behind the quote… like a book on a bed slightly blurred or watermarked light to add some “realism” and depth to the color pallette. Even a sexy blurred photo of 2 hot guys… as if a “cover” to the book.
Also, if it’s a quote about meeting up in a lockerroom… find a photo of rows of lockers to watermark behind… set the mood more, than just text :)[/quote]
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I was actually responding to the banner above his. When I posted my response, Craig’s got their first. Sorry for the confusion.
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Okay, so now is everyone saying to drop the quote marks too? To just have a sort of justified text, with a simple ‘read more’ ?
man this is confusing :bang:
All this layering, blurring, so how about some tips on HOW TO? whistle
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I’m sorry I suggested the quotes in the first place, here’s a towel for your bloody head.
Michael
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Pretty simple. What do you think? The red background doesn’t have to stay. Using the colours of the Union Jack I still have a choice of blue and/or white.
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i’m not saying drop the quotes necessarily… i’m saying i don’t get having one quote.
if you want to get the most clicks, the way craig did it will probably work a little better but may confuse the newbs who expect to find only the rest of the story. also depending on how/where you use it, a blind banner is not always allowed.
[quote=Gaystoryman;46426]Okay, so now is everyone saying to drop the quote marks too? To just have a sort of justified text, with a simple ‘read more’ ?
man this is confusing :bang:
All this layering, blurring, so how about some tips on HOW TO? whistle[/quote]
simple, to the point - which is good - but hard to read, which isn’t. on the other hand, i believe it is the same font as on the site?
[quote=Jeff@UKScallyLads;46465]
Pretty simple. What do you think? The red background doesn’t have to stay. Using the colours of the Union Jack I still have a choice of blue and/or white.[/quote]
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[QUOTE=basschick;46466]
simple, to the point - which is good - but hard to read, which isn’t. on the other hand, i believe it is the same font as on the site?[/QUOTE]
Yes that’s the UKScallyLads trademark font. The “CLICK HERE” is predominant enough I think, but I agree on the description now that I look at it again. I’ll see if I can’t use one of their other fonts or something common like arial etc. Thanks!
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Better? Or should the text be white still? Is it the UKSL font that you find hard to read, or the color of the text?
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[QUOTE=Jeff@UKScallyLads;46469]Better? Or should the text be white still? Is it the UKSL font that you find hard to read, or the color of the text?
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That is certainly more readable … and I wouldn’t flip back to white unless you outline it in black or use a slight glow and or shadow to help pull it off the red.