
Surprised myself.
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- Bearbonesnorm
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Surprised myself.
I've just discovered that since its inception, the BB blog (the place with reviews and ramblings) has received one million, one hundred and thirty seven thousand, six hundred and thirty two visitors ... see, surprising. Now if only I had a quid for each one 

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Re: Surprised myself.
I've often wondered what the financial model for this site looks like, given that you don't have advertisers, nor a subscription model. Purely donations through feeding the bear ? If it's not too cheeky to ask of course.
- Bearbonesnorm
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Re: Surprised myself.
Financial model? The reality is that it actually costs me ... but what price loveI've often wondered what the financial model for this site looks like, given that you don't have advertisers, nor a subscription model. Purely donations through feeding the bear ? If it's not too cheeky to ask of course.

May the bridges you burn light your way
Re: Surprised myself.
Stu’s too polite to ask, but I’m not, so I’ll rattle the tin a bit.....I've often wondered what the financial model for this site looks like, given that you don't have advertisers, nor a subscription model. Purely donations through feeding the bear ?
The best way to keep the cogs turning in the background is to set up a monthly donation (tick box at the bottom of the link)

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Re: Surprised myself.
Button pressed. DD set (its not much). Thanks Chew/Stu
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Re: Surprised myself.
I didn’t know about the monthly donation thing. I’ve added a few buttons to the collection box.
- Bearbonesnorm
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Re: Surprised myself.
Thanks for that Chew.
Post wasn't meant to be a cap in hand exercise but an expression of genuine surprise but thank you to everyone who followed Chew's advice, much appreciated.
Post wasn't meant to be a cap in hand exercise but an expression of genuine surprise but thank you to everyone who followed Chew's advice, much appreciated.
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Re: Surprised myself.
Don't have much to spare but a couple of quid a month buys a packet of biscuits.
Thanks for the forum.
Thanks for the forum.
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