TotallyOz Posted August 9, 2010 Posted August 9, 2010 We are looking to place ads in Thai publications. I know of only 2. Thai Phun and Sticky Rice. Are there other places that we would be able to place GayThailand.com ads? Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 9, 2010 Posted August 9, 2010 We are looking to place ads in Thai publications. What for? Everybody and his brother already knows this web site. My free unsolicited advice would be to save your money for other things. Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 9, 2010 Author Posted August 9, 2010 What for? Everybody and his brother already knows this web site. My free unsolicited advice would be to save your money for other things. We hope to find a way to get more gay Thai men involved in the site (the profiles part of the website). Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 9, 2010 Posted August 9, 2010 We hope to find a way to get more gay Thai men involved in the site (the profiles part of the website). I understand that, but if you're looking for more gay Thai men, don't you think advertising in English language publications is kind of a strange way to go about it? You need to advertise in Thai language publications and web sites and you're going to need a Thai person who is bilingual and at least nearly fluent with English to help you create the kinds of ads you want. Quote
Guest Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 I understand that, but if you're looking for more gay Thai men, don't you think advertising in English language publications is kind of a strange way to go about it? You need to advertise in Thai language publications and web sites and you're going to need a Thai person who is bilingual and at least nearly fluent with English to help you create the kinds of ads you want. I agree with you GayButton. But, I think they are going to need Thai guys who can also read and write English. Advertising in Thai language only may also be a waste. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 I agree with you GayButton. But, I think they are going to need Thai guys who can also read and write English. Advertising in Thai language only may also be a waste. Maybe so. I've offered my advice. Now I'm going to keep my nose out of it unless asked. People usually don't mind free advice once or twice. After that it becomes very annoying. Quote
Guest Patexpat Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 Open up as a club/organisation entry on Gayromeo and get (I think it is) ten members to link to your entry ... you will then get a rotating free ad on Gayromeo home page (displays in Thailand only). Quote
Guest simoncm Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 Open up as a club/organisation entry on Gayromeo and get (I think it is) ten members to link to your entry ... you will then get a rotating free ad on Gayromeo home page (displays in Thailand only). Well I think as usual, no-one has answred the op's question. Id suggest you try spice mag quite widely read Quote
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Guest RichLB Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 It was hinted at in the previous posts, but some emphasis might help. I think Gaybutton is quite right in pointing out that almost all the locals are already aware of the various message boards. But, I'm sure there's considerable interest in gay Thailand outside the country and many of those folks have most probably not stumbled onto the various forums. Advertising in English publications outside of Thailand might bring a whole new crop of users. Also, such sites as Gay.com and Gayromeo.com offer advertising with international readership. Not sure of the cost of such advertising, though. Quote
Guest Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 Isn't the ranking on the google search a key factor in this day & age? Searching by "gaythailand" this site is 4th. Searching by "gay thailand", the site is in 9th place. Up one from yesterday (when I almost wrote this post). Maybe that's coincidence, or perhaps you have been working on that. As for Thai nationals, what search engine is most popular in Thailand? Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 As for Thai nationals, what search engine is most popular in Thailand? Google. There is a Thai version and they can search using the Thai language. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 We hope to find a way to get more gay Thai men involved in the site (the profiles part of the website). Thai Puan (I think that's the correct spelling) at least has some content in Thai, which I reckon would help to meet your objectives. If I were you, I'd concentrate less on publications than on websites. Several Thai dating sites have lists of websites, including the one below (bottom left). Strangely, given its huge number of Thai members, gayromeo is not there. http://www.thaigmc.com/ As others have suggested, you should also consider the big market of those who plan to travel to Thailand - and this is not limited to westerners. There is now a huge inflow of tourists from Asian countries. Quite a few are gay and many speak at least some english. Two widely-read sites to consider are - http://www.utopia-asia.com/tipsthai.htm http://www.fridae.com. Although primarily for Chinese around the world, fridae has an extensive Thai membership and is widely read, especially by people travelling to Thailand. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 What's the vision and value proposition for this website? I don't get it. Is it supposed to be a message board? A guide + message board? Or online dating + message board + guide? Is the online dating/profiles thing a good idea at all? How will it be better or different from GayRomeo? Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 23, 2010 Author Posted August 23, 2010 What's the vision and value proposition for this website? I don't get it. Is it supposed to be a message board? A guide + message board? Or online dating + message board + guide? Is the online dating/profiles thing a good idea at all? How will it be better or different from GayRomeo? It is online dating / profiles / message board / guide. It is a work in progress. Thanks to all who suggested advertising options. I have been in contact with most of the ones suggested and we are waiting on a response. Quote
Guest beachlover Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 Does anyone here actually use the online dating thing? Are there any paying members at all? Just curious. Quote
Guest GaySacGuy Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 If you are trying to get more Thais, then I think your best bet will be some of the Thai gay dating sites. However, many don't read/write English. If you are trying to expand your American base, then some of the dating sites might work. I would think that OUT which has a magazine and local groups all over the US might be a place to start, and I'm sure an ad in Advocate would gain a few people. Quote
