go ahead and remind us nonmembers, what is it we would get besides those nifty green stars?
What Dragonspeed said, but of course I am not making members to give money to the website, so subscribers get a few extra services.
1) Private message function on the forum: This isn't a neccessity, but it certainly makes things easier for those who have it when communicating with other members.
2) Photo albums for subscribers where you can add photos to. Again, not a necessity, as there are other free photosharing websites available out there.
3) Access to the chatroom: Every Thursday evening we do a chat session. It's been pretty good lately, good way to plan the weekend trips.
4) Videos: This is a pretty new feature on the website, or any website really, but I am expanding it pretty fast as some may have noticed. The
video clip archive has clips that are samples of what videos subscribers are getting. Each month, there is a new video diary in the subscribers section, which feature a specific fishery, kind of like a fishing show I guess. The monthly video is generally between 10 to 20 minutes long. We've been doing this since last May. Instructional videos are coming along, we've started with fly tying videos, eventually we'll get to the barfishing, driftfishing videos as well.
5) Contests: The fishy shot contest is for subscribers. Each monthly winner will receive a
DNE fishing tackle package. We run draws of free tickets to the Vancouver International Boat Show and the Fraser Valley Boat & Sportsmen's Show for subscribers too. Basically, if you've won one of these prizes, you've kind gotten your money back. As the subscription service progresses, I'll work on getting more contests in, so more people can win. While we're at it, subscribers, send your pic in for the fishy shot contest!
6) Discounts etc: The more we work with our advertisers, the more discounts subscribers will start getting. Some may have noticed that Steveston Marine is now offering 10% discount to subscribers. I'm in the process of finalizing the BC Outdoor Sportfishing magazine subscription discount as well. Subscribers receive monthly email updates so they are aware of what new videos and other services are available.
There's no limit to what I want to bring to the subscribers, so I am constantly asking what other features you would like to see. Not all are possible, but I do the best I can to bring those to you. I can't serve unless I know what people want.
info@fishingwithrod.comRodney, can I do a email money transfer from my bank to you
Best thing I can do is the PayPal payment option, as it gives you a receipt for future references.