Hey Carders, Lets Play Tricknology

Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at 2:13 am

Lookie Cookie – the Referral Program at Entrecard has started

the program gives you 300 ec’s for every new user sign up you recruit through the use of your specific banner code.

I only have one comment to make - this is a second entrecard widget. why didn’t they just include the code in the original widget – instead of asking for Even More Real Estate ?

Honestly, I wonder why didn’t they design it that way ?

KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid, Duhhh..

My Theory is simple – they want to take as much space on your blog as you will give them, without regard to function or design. You as a blog owner and designer are now faced with the chore of deciding if you want to allocate another slip of High Page High Value UNPAID REAL ESTATE on your blog. is it really worth it for 300 ec’s on a MAYBE ?

Only Time Will Tell, as I have no idea how many people who are not entrecarders will see the widget and click it. maybe the flashing will drive someone to abstraction and they’ll click it to stop it from flashing relentlessly. personally I have enough blinking, flashing, and scrolling things on my page already. to add one more is going to be a hard decision – especially from entrecard.

Honestly speaking – there are many days I contemplate removing the entrecard widget itself. I just don’t see the changes happening quickly enough, to fix the problems; and make the system pay off – for those who’ve stuck it out through all the drama and craziness.

of course I stay because of my kinship with many bloggers who fill my day with great reads, and fantastique friendships from far away. that is what Entrecard is really all about to me – not the points.

Blank Sign w Sold 2%5B1%5D Hey Carders, Lets Play Tricknology

I do not see the reasoning in their new widget design – so I don’t see why I should give up any more real estate for it. to work effectively it would have to be near the top of your page or in a rich content area. that means it’s vying for attention with your other apps; which are designed to keep you on the page. that’s soooo not good.

We Call This “TRICKNOLOGY”

Honestly, I’m not sure if this is a Whoops or a Whoopie !

To access your referral widgets, you log into your dashboard, click the link that says Referrals Program. It’s Brand New, as it just appeared This Morning – 09/17/09.

Per Cindy’s Latest Blog – If the user stays with Entrecard for 14 days and retains the widget during this time, you will receive 300 Entrecard credits as a thank you. You can see your existing referrals on the Referrals page.