peek 21 #1 September 5, 2003 DZ Web sites "most positive to skydiving" Well, my post about drop zones that have web sites with content that is _negative_ to skydiving got quite a few responses. It seems to bother quite a few people that drop zones speak negatively about skydiving for "marketing" reasons. But still, it seems unlikely that it will bother anyone enough to tell a drop zone what they think. I guess I don't blame them. Here is another one. Give us some examples of drop zones that have a web site with positive or almost completely positive content. Think you can find one? Sure you can! And those drop zones need to be complimented. (To be fair you need to do a little looking around and not just nominate your local DZ. There are others.) I found one already, a rather large one, and not anywhere near me. No, I'm not going to nominate it yet. I want to see what some of you come up with. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 September 6, 2003 Great post Gary! And wonderful idea, making a list!! Here's one I like... Skydive Adventure in Omoro, Wis. www.skydiveadventure.com Great people...well run operation. [/url] ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 September 6, 2003 Oh rats, now I have to sit and so some searches. Gary, what do you mean by "positive"? Are you talking about true advertisement?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #4 September 6, 2003 She said: Oh rats, now I have to sit and do some searches. He said: That's right, I would like people to look around. There are a lot of ways to market skydiving. Most of the negative I have seen has been on the "equipment" and "training" oriented pages. She said: Gary, what do you mean by "positive"? Are you talking about true advertisement? He said: By positive I meant lack of negative, for example: 1. Unlike blah, blah, we use only the latest... 2. Blah blah (equipment, method, etc.) is outdated and we don't use that... Even using the word "safest" is questionable, because it implies that someone is using something (equip or method) that is less safe, and that would be negative. Like PubWoof said in the "negative" thread, skydiving is competing with other activities, so why would a dz want to be negative. Let's find some examples that are _all_ positive. . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlestranger 0 #5 September 6, 2003 QuoteGive us some examples of drop zones that have a web site with positive or almost completely positive content. QuoteTo be fair you need to do a little looking around and not just nominate your local DZ Hi great idea you have, but I'm sorry I have to nominate my DZ. Their website not only got me excited about skydiving but convinced my husband that this was a great organization. I thought I was going to have to fight him tooth and nail when I told him I wanted to jump out of airplanes. I asked him to check out the site, his reaction, "looks like fun." This site has pictures of the staff and bios of their skydiving experience and qualifications. Something I haven't seen on any other website I've looked at. And to be fair, I have checked out other skydive websites but feel this one to be the most positive to date. Thanks for giving me a chance to plug it! http://www.skydivesanmarcos.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #6 September 6, 2003 QuoteOh rats, now I have to sit and so some searches. I'll make it easy for your Mar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #7 September 7, 2003 Heh, cannot beat Aarhus skydive club: "AAFC. We have fun." That's about the essence of it all Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #8 September 7, 2003 Quote(To be fair you need to do a little looking around and not just nominate your local DZ. There are others.) I think this line killed what was otherwise a potentially lively thread. Everyone's thinking, "Hey! I know a GOOD one but I guess I shouldn't say anything until I put aside several hours to build an Excel spreadsheet with at least 20 or 30 others to compare... Oh well, maybe I'll get to it next weekend..." Speaking of, I know a good one but I can't say anything about it until... First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllyMilne 0 #9 September 7, 2003 eh... thats not called negative its called stating fact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 September 7, 2003 I'll have to nominate www.skydive.com _m__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites