Definitely the second one, looks loads better, ad looks good now although the "Free" bit at the bottom, I agree with Kwak                                                                                                                                                                             

Matt think you will find that 100% in favor of 2nd so say thankyou and close the thread down and send to print                                                                                                                                                                              

2nd one Matt is much better pic for the ad ...... I agree with JP quick send it off and close the thread                                                                                                                                                                                

Clarissa, most of them photos just show a hot girl, or nobody at all (like the spokes one).  Doesn't really give us anything to work with or help advertise what's on offer here.  The "Plan your weekend" is nice, but you can't see what the last word is and there's nowhere on the photo that I can put any information - the subject in the photo basically takes up all the space. Kwak, a group photo would be great.  Please find one. I'll remove the word "Free". Geoff, according to my quick check of the database there are 80 registered events for June.  That's near enough to 100 for me. Thanks for all your feedback                                                                                                                                                                             

Boss Man 2nd is great                                                                                                                                                                               

  Matt what about the group photo you've already got on the top of the page?    Couldn't you get someone to photoshop/muck about with it and make the background black etc?                                                                                                                                                                              

Again it goes to getting everyones permission thats in the photo ... for an editorial on the site its published on the use of it is fine as we all knew at the time it would be posted on the site ... however to use it in an advert would require permission from everyone in the pic & we have not seen some of them in a while

Its not a professional photo first of all, so it doesnt look good when printed full-page.   It's also horizontal, need a vertical photo.  Imaging if I tried using it, it woudl just cover a small bar accross the bottom leaving 3/4 of a page left to fill.                                                                                                                                                                             

I have a biker mate whos also a photographer.. what kinda of thing are you looking for and ill see if i can butter him up for some pictures for you :)

                                                                                                                                                                             

hi, new look from a newbie? you are saying in this thread that you dont want it to come across as a dating site.... but you have pics that are of a couple..... would it be an idea to have a group of people riding their bikes? or something similar.... i did actually join to find peeps to ride out with....     i'll get me coat lol                                                                                                                                                                              

It's too late now to make our own, we've got the weekend to finalise this so I need to use a stock photo from the net.   I'd be happier advertising the social aspect, but can't find any good group photos (professional ones), only couples and stuff.   The picture with the couple & dog is nice, it doesn't look too much like dating just a couple out on their bike (with the dog somehow).   The wording also doesn't stress dating either.                                                                                                                                                                             

Well maybe next time :) I'm sure i could get him to meet up with a group of us on a ride out as long as everyone was okay with their pictures being used for the site we could get some good group shots :) for later use.

and i have seen little carry things that attach to bikes for dogs lol although the largest animal ive ever taken on a bike was the pet rat he used to love it lol

lol wasn't there a kids programme called Biker Mouse?  :-)   the fotos would be great.  We get lots of photos taken at events but they're often fuzzy, bad weather, etc.  Or are just random fotos of people doing things, drinking etc.... rather than a planned "modelling" photo.                                                                                                                                                                             

biker mice from mars :)

Sent you a pm about finchey just let me know
                                                                                                                                                                             

Motor mouse and auto cat ?                                                                                                                                                                             

Did they have tele back in your day Dad?                                                                                                                                                                             

Yes you had to put it on the day before so it would be warmed up in time for your program, think it was called nobbin the donkey or somthink like that ? memory not what it use to be see you later vernetta                                                                                                                                                                             

If you've got your glasses on you might                                                                                                                                                                             

Matt,   If you want to stress it is UK only then you can have "The UK's Online Motorcycle Community" under your header.  Make it stand out more and stress it is the best.   Maybe change it a little.   You could say:   Over 40,000 UK only members.   Friendly and fun social website made for bikers.   Full monthly events listings.  Racing, Rallies and Rides Out.   Plus news, forums, advice, chat, personals and more.                                                                                                                                                                              

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