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The table of campaign managers has been updated, thanks to Icopress for providing the layout that looks much cleane0 than my versionr, and to LoyceV for providing the automated trust score .gif that will now reflect the live score.
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I really like and agree with the part of how long and why you need a signature campaign, we more often here such words from participants and sometimes manager but this is the first time someone who is on the other side sharing the insights of running a long-running with good quality members will help with the reputation of their brand while bring new users from the OG community.
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This has explained everything new casino brand manager and others need in the forum on advertisement and managers personalities. But more managers need to be added. You only add the ones that have campaigns running in the forum. There some good reputation people to still mention. worldofcoins, CryptopreneurBrainboss, julerz12. These are some of the good reputable campaign managers which is not found in the Op. Though the read only the first analysis. Op you really tried for the breakdown of everything. This will make clients to easily know how, where to start and who to contact.

I appreciate the feedback, the managers that I included had more than two active casino campaigns in the past 6 months, everyone else I excluded from the list. I'm following almost all campaign managers on the forum, and I'll review their performance again around June or July and see if any new faces are worth including.


Okay. Now it is clear for me. I really appreciate your effort on this course. And I included those managers because they are also good and reputable in the forum campaign managerial team. But as you said you took them base the number of active campaigns and the 6 months internal and you will include and remove if they meet up your criteria and below the criteria. With this your analysis I really love your thread. This your thread is an another way for the managers to advertise themselves because as your include their names and services, it is easy for clients to view and review and pick the one that suited for the job. You have created one of the best thread in the forum.
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This has explained everything new casino brand manager and others need in the forum on advertisement and managers personalities. But more managers need to be added. You only add the ones that have campaigns running in the forum. There some good reputation people to still mention. worldofcoins, CryptopreneurBrainboss, julerz12. These are some of the good reputable campaign managers which is not found in the Op. Though the read only the first analysis. Op you really tried for the breakdown of everything. This will make clients to easily know how, where to start and who to contact.

I appreciate the feedback, the managers that I included had more than two active casino campaigns in the past 6 months, everyone else I excluded from the list. I'm following almost all campaign managers on the forum, and I'll review their performance again around June or July and see if any new faces are worth including.

legendary
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This has explained everything new casino brand manager and others need in the forum on advertisement and managers personalities. But more managers need to be added. You only add the ones that have campaigns running in the forum. There some good reputation people to still mention. worldofcoins, CryptopreneurBrainboss, julerz12. These are some of the good reputable campaign managers which is not found in the Op. Though the read only the first analysis. Op you really tried for the breakdown of everything. This will make clients to easily know how, where to start and who to contact.
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Guys I understand you but let's please keep the conversation positive.

I've worked, and was introduced, to several iGaming superstars, and it's in the same as in every industry, lazy ass people are part of the equation.

But there are also good ones, and for those I've created this guide.


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Why? Because many teams are just damn lazy and ignore these kinds of threads since all they care about is making a quick buck.
Exactly! It seems to me that the whole point is that some devs, when they just start doing something, do not have a good enough idea of ​​what exactly and in what order it is necessary to do so that it really leads to success. And they are simply too lazy to figure out what and how to do and to estimate the options: the best, neutral, worst. As a result, the effectiveness of their actions decreases and often leads simply to fiasco.

Here SirJohnVonSlotty really came to the aid of such market players by briefly and accurately outlining his vision of this type of activity.
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A lot of of effort has been put into making this thread a comprehensive guide for casinos that intends to advertise in the forum. Existing casino operators could still learn so much from the uncommon information OP has put up. Certainly, it is a must read for every casino that want to have a successful advertisement in Bitcointalk. And I want to appreciate @SirJohnVonSlotty for giving the forum this masterpiece. This work deserved to be pinned because it is a must read for not just casino operators but for campaign managers and participants.
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Anyone with a half-decent brain can tell that this is one of the most useful threads in the entire forum which could potentially benefit so many casino team members, but reality is that only some will put in the effort to take advantage of such useful information in order to improve their sites.

Why? Because many teams are just damn lazy and ignore these kinds of threads since all they care about is making a quick buck.
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Thank you for the feedback.

I've opened up a Meta thread to see who's up for Cyrus to pinn this guide, if you would like to leave your feedback about it, you can do so here:

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Good, I already visited the thread and shown my support. Someone did suggest that you should make the guide general for all signature campaigns and not only casino. But in my opinion, your guide cuts across all types of campaigns even if the title mentioned only Casino.
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This is everything that you should know about advertising your casino on bitcointalk forum but don't know how to ask. This is a compeduim of knowledge that will be useful for very many years to come. SirJohnVonSlotty literally did the ground work for new casinos that intend to come into this forum. All they have to do is just read all the information written here and they are set to have a create time.

Well-done @SirJohnVonSlotty. one more thing, I will recommend if the admins could pin this post to stay at the top of the board for ease access for new casino agent's that visits the gambling board for insight.
This I totally support and recommend as well.
It will be a plus one of the moderators/ admins can pin it. I don't want this to be lost in the threads.
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Congrats @SirJohnVonSlotty you made a very good guide.

I'll leave you with a tip. In the OP you have, and rightly so, an index that takes the reader to several posts on different topics. I would suggest replicating this index in all these posts, to help the reader not get lost in the guide and to jump between the different topics more easily.

Have you ever thought about making a guide for another type of target audience (potential advertisers)?
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You did great work on your guide, it should definitely be pinned. It's great to have marketing expert like you on forum  with wealth of experience in casino industry.

Your topic is very informative and it should be must read for any advertiser on forum.
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Thank you for the feedback.

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What a thread?
I spent alot of time reading this thread and I must say that the Op wrote out of experience and passion. This thread will be very beneficial not only to the project launchers but also to ordinary users of the forum who wishes to know how casino signature campaign works.

WHAT could be the reason why this post is not pinned to the top, in my own opinion, the effort is worth pinning the thread.
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I have a slight impression that casinos and casino operators who are new to the forum should learn and make better use of the forum to their advantage. We should only share whenever possible.

Of course, whenever someone else experienced in management and marketing on the forum adds something to this discussion, it's better for all casino operators and participants in general.

Last year, unfortunately, casinos wasted money on marketing trying to get quick returns from traffic, and that's not how it works. The company must build its brand, engage a community and, as the OP said, if it's a reputable company, any accusation that arises, the forum members themselves will come to its defense, unless someone can prove the accusation.

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This is one of the best threads for all casinos who want to get exposure on this forum. I've never seen such a detailed thread about casino promotion and it's one of the most unique threads in gambling board. SirJohnVonSlotty, I remember your AMA thread about casino and now it's the best addition to that thread. I believe everyone who reads the thread will learn something new and useful. I highly recommend this thread to all of those casinos that are still not advertising on this forum and also to those who newly signup on this forum.
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I’m curious on what is your current status regarding with casino operations? Are you still active operating some casino right now or you have different focus?

I've been in the industry for a while and most of my friends have their own operation, so I'm still consulting, marketing and SEO are my thing, and might later on open my own operation, but we'll see what the future holds. Right now I want to focus on the affiliation part.
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This is the most valuable thread that contains real knowledge regarding casino operations. This topic deserves to be sticky on this board as guidelines to this startup casino or for people that is planning to start their own casino in the future.

I’m curious on what is your current status regarding with casino operations? Are you still active operating some casino right now or you have different focus?

Appreciate this thread as gambler aspiring to have own casino.
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Which casino operator made you leave for ethical reasons?

It's not the specific operator that is the issue, it's the whole industry that is a challenge to be in.

For every 10 casinos out there that are playing legit (trying to explain their users that gambling shouldn't be treated by the players as a business, but rather as paid entertainment) there are 1000 who will tell the player that they can change their life if they just register and deposit 10k with them. Add a pair of boobies and a guy in a lambo, and there you go, you just destroyed the life of a kid who borrowed those 10k from his friends and parents.

And you can't affect that change as an operator, but you can as a really strong affiliate, this is why I'm looking to build my own affiliate operations now: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/you-up-for-joining-me-in-creating-a-crypto-casino-affiliate-website-5522327

If you're a really strong affiliate, you can bully the operators into playing legit and answering their players, otherwise with one mouse button you remove all the value they are getting from you.

You can't bully other operators as an operator, which is why I left.

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Which casino operator made you leave for ethical reasons?
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Very well-detailed, comprehensive guide op. I have noticed several people creating similar threads in the past, but this is the best one by a mile. You covered all the important parts in a concise and organized manner.

Honestly, the most important part is the community engagement part. So many sites just announce their ANN threads and don't engage with the community periodically which ends up harming their reputation in the long run.
Absolutely right.
I have also long noticed that the OPs of such topics often treat BTT users' messages rather irresponsibly and thus obviously create some negativity in relation to both the topic and indirectly in relation to the project itself. In my opinion, this carelessness and irresponsibility, which usually begins to manifest itself in the long term, creates an image of ordinariness or even fatigue from the project that is advertised on the forum.
But in general, this is unacceptable. It is absolutely clear that everything that is designed for really working advertising on the forum should last even longer than 4 quarters. I think that this period should be considered as the most acceptable in the long term for about 3 years.
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Very well-detailed, comprehensive guide op. I have noticed several people creating similar threads in the past, but this is the best one by a mile. You covered all the important parts in a concise and organized manner.

Honestly, the most important part is the community engagement part. So many sites just announce their ANN threads and don't engage with the community periodically which ends up harming their reputation in the long run.
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It's nice seeing you around again @SirJohnVonSlotty, your style has been unique here, not to mention your elaboration on things, it's top-notch. Although this post is more operator-inlined, it's good for everyone open to learning, who knows how it can be useful later?

I've tried my best to read some, oh my...I can't complete reading it in 3 days with my busy schedule. Smiley

a good one like ublock origin (i believe is the most popular one used by forum member) does block signatures.

I'm sporting Ad Block Ultimate on Firefox Mac and it lets them through, but I don't think that's a bad thing, I actually used this as an USP for my stakeholders.
I believe all those blockers are good for websites with pop-ups, clickbait and annoying backlinks. Signatures here are better structured.
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Interesting topic @SirJohnVonSlotty ...

Although I haven’t finished reading it yet, but I’m already impressed by the information I’ve read so far...Feels like this might be the first time someone has written such a comprehensive and detailed guide about advertising on the forum. Considering the value it provides, I think it might even deserve to be pinned as a top thread.

Thanks for showing your love for the forum  Cheesy
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from what i have noticed, only crappy ad block extensions don't block signatures.
a good one like ublock origin (i believe is the most popular one used by forum member) does block signatures.
How is that possible? Do they have bots that manually check Bitcointalk signature campaigns and block the signature code? Or do they block any 3rd party URL that's on the website? Does anyone know how it works?

nothing that complicated. lol

for ublock origin, it's quite simple really. the extension just looks for the div with the class "signature" and adds the following css display rule:

Code:
.signature:has(a[href]:not([href*="bitcointalk.org"])) {
    display: none !important;
}
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    • Tracking is a Headache: Forum users are smart and often bypass tracking links. Performance might appear low at first, but I’ll explain tracking strategies later.
    • SEO Value: BitcoinTalk has significant SEO power. Work ethically with your SEO team to leverage this for your brand.
    • VPN Traffic: Over 75% of the forum’s traffic comes from VPN users. Be ready to handle this, or don’t bother.
    • Scammers vs. Defenders: Expect scammy messages when people know you’re an operator, but build trust and the community will defend you against false claims.
    • Don’t Be a Dick: Respect the community. If you accept VPN traffic, honor winnings. Pulling a bait-and-switch will get you publicly shamed.
    These are exceptionally good values that are often left without attention. I and many other customers don't click on affiliate URLs, I manually type the URL of the website because I don't want to get affiliated with someone, I prefer more privacy.

    SEO value is also huge. During Covid, I tried and put my own website in my signature instead of participating a signature campaign and I discovered how greatly can Bitcointalk affect website's SEO. My website was a brand new website without backlinks, I put it in my signature and Alexa Rank became significantly better within days, I also noticed more traffic from Google. The most benefit effect I got was from a few ANN threads where I had made a post on the first page. One thread even had a Page Rank 6.

    Though, the beauty of signature campaigns is that a lot of the ad blockers don't notice them, so when you're working with an educated crowd like us, you can still penetrate through us even if we have ad blockers installed.

    from what i have noticed, only crappy ad block extensions don't block signatures.
    a good one like ublock origin (i believe is the most popular one used by forum member) does block signatures.
    How is that possible? Do they have bots that manually check Bitcointalk signature campaigns and block the signature code? Or do they block any 3rd party URL that's on the website? Does anyone know how it works?
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    I like this thread and well deserved to be recognized. This is going to be one reference of the other crypto casinos that will consider on running a promotion through the forum.

    Thanks SirJohn!
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    a good one like ublock origin (i believe is the most popular one used by forum member) does block signatures.

    I'm sporting Ad Block Ultimate on Firefox Mac and it lets them through, but I don't think that's a bad thing, I actually used this as an USP for my stakeholders.
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    Though, the beauty of signature campaigns is that a lot of the ad blockers don't notice them, so when you're working with an educated crowd like us, you can still penetrate through us even if we have ad blockers installed.

    from what i have noticed, only crappy ad block extensions don't block signatures.
    a good one like ublock origin (i believe is the most popular one used by forum member) does block signatures.
    hero member
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    Thank you all for the feedback Smiley I've updated the section for Review Campaigns with more info.

    I'll continue updating the sections as I go, since I'm a bit tight on time right now due to project shifts.


    it would be great to have a guide on how to participate in these campaigns in the best possible way (if one already exists, I apologize).

    I'm thinking of maybe opening a thread to make it easier for Campaign Managers to find the right people. I'll keep you posted.

    I have one question about the forum advertisement, what do you think is more effective, making a signature campaign or paing directly to the forum for their ads sports?
    Do you mean between signature campaigns and forum ads? Well, if you're talking to this forum, forum ads were stopped a year/s ago, so the comparison is invalid already. And they are different ads, you can say signature campaigns are more on engagement in the community for the long term, at least a year, just like SirJohnVonSlott said.

    Yes, there are no Forum Ads. Though, the beauty of signature campaigns is that a lot of the ad blockers don't notice them, so when you're working with an educated crowd like us, you can still penetrate through us even if we have ad blockers installed.

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    I have one question about the forum advertisement, what do you think is more effective, making a signature campaign or paing directly to the forum for their ads sports?
    Do you mean between signature campaigns and forum ads? Well, if you're talking to this forum, forum ads were stopped a year/s ago, so the comparison is invalid already. And they are different ads, you can say signature campaigns are more on engagement in the community for the long term, at least a year, just like SirJohnVonSlott said.
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    It was a great read, I will definitely revisit this thread and re-read all the content, as it's one of the few posts that actually has practical validity, this guide serves as a bible for newbie casinos on the forum.

    I have an idea: I've never participated in casino review campaigns(or any other service such as swap exchanges on a paid basis), it would be great to have a guide on how to participate in these campaigns in the best possible way (if one already exists, I apologize).

    Many casinos ran sig campaigns for a very short time, most of them lasting 1 - 2 weeks at most, it may be that they didn't take the managers' suggestions seriously or realized that they didn't have enough budget to run a campaign for longer. Maybe if they read this thread, they could plan better.
    legendary
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    Yet another great content from, op. TBH, it would be great if this become a sticky thread.
    I was thinking the same thing, I mean, this thread is great and a detailed explanation of what to do and expect when advertising a casino here in the forum. members could easily redirect new casinos on this thread if they are planning on advertising here.

    I would support it if someone made a poll for this thread to be pinned.

    also, great thread SirJohnVonSlotty!
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    Yet another great content from, op. TBH, it would be great if this become a sticky thread.

    But for now, I have bookmarked this for future use. For I can definitely see myself—as well as the others—suggesting this to new casinos who come here to establish a presence

    A small suggestion, though. I think it'd be a nice touch to also add this thread of Overview of Bitcointalk Services from Bitcointalk Members that has a list of our graphic designers as well as campaign managers for easier navigation.
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    Great job SirJohnVonSlotty, it was exciting reading all these detail explanations as to how the signature campaign and other promotions can be effectively run here on bitcoin talk, I like the fact that you as once a project owner who ran a signature campaign on this forum coming up with this analytical tool to help projects achieve the best from their forum engagement, keep it up.

    Also, the part I love most is where you made clear clarifications about the ability of some knowledgeable newbies to deliver like every other rank in the forum, and their inclusion in forum signature campaigns, at least and I hopeto see that project owners start considering that.
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    In my opinion this thread is next to none in forum about creating in-depth awareness and exposure to newly interested casinos who will want to engage their brand with the community. Just reading this thread is gonna give them every details they would be needing to start off.

    Well-done @SirJohnVonSlotty. one more thing, I will recommend if the admins could pin this post to stay at the top of the board for ease access for new casino agent's that visits the gambling board for insight.
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    Thank you SirJohnVonSlotty for sharing this with us and good luck with your next project.
    One of the great examples how to advertise casino in bitcointalk forum is Sportsbet.io and everyone should learn something from them.
    They are very active with community in this forum with many prediction competitions and they support many ideas coming from bitcointalk members.
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    i really enjoyed reading this! so much great info Wink

    for those who are not part of the crypto gambling industry, the info @SirJohnVonSlotty shared might seem like normal good info, but trust me, it's worth a lot of money for an operator.
    big respect for sharing this with everyone for free.

    I would recommend every new casino reading this before creating ANN topic in bitcointalk forum.

    not just new casinos, old ones too can learn a thing or two. in fact, some of the recommendations would work for any project or service wanting to join the forum, not just casinos.
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    Wow, I'm very happy to see your post because no one has said it like this. I have noticed in the forum that new project managers who come to the forum are often given various types of offers for promotion.

    But from here, some people offer other aspects and other aspects in very small numbers. Even though they get sufficient promotion from the forum, other technical aspects are not completed from here. That is why it is seen that the promotion is very good, but technically, many things are not done well, and that is why the balance is not right. If this balance is right and attention can be paid to other sectors along with promotion, it will be the best, and the path for the project to move forward will become much easier.
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    Its better to present data on this, SirJohnVonSlotty, Bitcointalk is a bitcoin forum and the gambling section is just one of its popular sections.

    VPN Traffic: Over 75% of the forum’s traffic comes from VPN users. Be ready to handle this, or don’t bother.
    Are you sure about this?
    I know some members are probably using VPN or Tor browser for bitcointalk, but I doubt it's 75%.

    This guide is for operators, so I might have confused you there.

    The point that I was trying to make is that the majority of the traffic to the casino, coming from the forum, is masked through a VPN, and that BTT players love using VPN's to gamble. I would love to share the pie chart I did after the first three months, that showed that 75% of the forum registered users were playing from regulated countries (IP address), but then when it came to withdrawals and KYC's eastern Europe would pop up constantly. I clearly remember it because I wasn't used to so much VPN traffic (since I'm coming from a regulated FIAT industry like UK, DE, CA where KYC is normal).

    So, I wasn't saying that 75% of the BTT users use VPN to browse BTT (although I think our RU friends need to do that), but rather that 75% of the users registered from the forum used a VPN to register and play on the casino. So "forum acquired traffic uses 75% vpn", at least from my experience.

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    This are some solid recommendations and advice based on a real experience from OP.
    I would recommend every new casino reading this before creating ANN topic in bitcointalk forum.
    Indeed it is, but I assume campaign managers have their own ways to entice, invite, and lead casino operators to advertise here in Bitcointalk by presenting their own facts about Bitcointalk besides presenting themselves as capable campaign managers.

    VPN Traffic: Over 75% of the forum’s traffic comes from VPN users. Be ready to handle this, or don’t bother.
    Its better to present data on this, SirJohnVonSlotty, Bitcointalk is a bitcoin forum and the gambling section is just one of its popular sections. Bitcointalk rules on many keywords related to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and since Bitcoin is a very popular keywords in the internet, I don't think many of these searchers and internet users are VPN users
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    This are some solid recommendations and advice based on a real experience from OP.
    I would recommend every new casino reading this before creating ANN topic in bitcointalk forum.

    VPN Traffic: Over 75% of the forum’s traffic comes from VPN users. Be ready to handle this, or don’t bother.
    Are you sure about this?
    I know some members are probably using VPN or Tor browser for bitcointalk, but I doubt it's 75%.
    Some of them do it to protect their privacy and others do it to mitigate restrictions from their governments.

    Scammers vs. Defenders: Expect scammy messages when people know you’re an operator, but build trust and the community will defend you against false claims.
    Don't do anything suspicious or shady and you probably won't be accused of scam.
    Any new business is going to be investigated and tested for sure, and there are some malicious forum users who are going to try and cheat to get few extra bucks from casino.
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    This is a great thread SirJhon, and It will be a great guide for those Who are starting their casinos and have no idea about how to advertise.

    I have one question about the forum advertisement, what do you think is more effective, making a signature campaign or paing directly to the forum for their ads sports?
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    It was a great read as always from you. I'll wait for your other updates. Will read them and try to add something from my own experiences.

    Edit-
    I have been in campaign management for years. I am managing 7 campaigns right now and have worked with many brands in the past.

    You have covered almost everything someone could have added as campaign manager. I'll just try to elaborate a few things.

    these are tracking the performance of the links from their signatures
    Most casinos only consider the stats from the signature link as ROI. I would like to mention coins.game here. In the last month of their campaign, they had 1866 visits, 27 registration, 1 FTD (low vs registration), and $5785 in deposit, $3920 in withdraw. The signature campaign expenses was around ~$6000 on that month if I can remember correctly.
    It's the link click stats. How many of us click on the link? I can't remember when I last used signature link to join a casino. Most join through directly typing the casino name I think.
    This is where operators underestimate the signature campaign. They don't get the actual ROI because they treat this campaign as affiliate campaign.

    Why signature campaign should be long running?

    Most infos are above mentioned by OP why campaign should be running for a year at least. There's another point I would like to mention. I can't talk for other but with average budget, I think, it takes time to get some of the quality participants. If there are participants where you will have to recruit/remove every few weeks, the output is going to be bad. That's why first few initial weeks are transition period for a campaign where manager will get some long standing quality participants.
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    SOME THINGS THAT I DIDN’T DO, BUT SHOULD HAVE DONE

    Looking back, these strategies could have improved my campaigns:

    #1. I should have sponsored more community projects: Events like the Pizza Day Competition or tools like TryNinja’s Telegram Bot are excellent branding opportunities that are now being employed properly, but at the point when I started it wasn't obvious for me that these are opportunities worth tackling

    #2.  Collaborate with my signature holders and grow other community channels: I could have worked a bit closer with my signature holders and get their help in promoting my Telegram group, build up my blog, or other platforms. If I would be doing it again, I would figure out how to incentives them to encourage participation in other areas of the business, not just the forum.

    #3.I should have implement a Robust SEO Strategy: I should have worked with all of the signature holders and try to diversify my link portfolio through their posts and threads. I could have also include supporting websites, like the affiliate reviews and brand protection pages, but I didn't. Now looking back at it it's missed opportunity. If you don't have access to Ahref's, here's a screenshot from the tool just so that you understand the strength that this forum holds:


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      SIGNATURE CAMPAIGNS AS A BRANDING CAMPAIGN

      Signature campaigns are one of BitcoinTalk’s most recognizable advertising tools, but they require proper planning and long-term commitment to deliver results. They’re not a quick-fix solution but rather a strategic investment to enhance your casino’s visibility and reputation.

      I recommend implementing the signature campaign at the end of your roadmap. Here’s why:

      #1. Start with the Basics: First, establish your ANN thread, that will open up the conversation.
      #2. Run a Review Campaign: Gather user feedback and refine your casino’s features, it will align the forums expectations with your vision of the casino.
      #3. Host a Game Campaign: Engage users and generate buzz, if you can, use this to build a custom landing page.
      #4. As the last step, Move to Signatures: Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the forum and its users, kick off the signature campaign.

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      WHAT I LEARNED WITH MY OWN SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN:
      Here are the best tips and findings that I can share with you:

      #1. Signature campaigns take time to mature, commit to 12 Months: Anything shorter than a year is a waste of money. Some campaign managers might promise quick deposits in 2–3 months, but signatures are for branding and attracting unicorns. However, stick with them, and you’ll see results over time.
      #2. Focus on High-Value Members that hold long term value regardless of their posting habits: People who hold critical forum infrastructure (e.g., thread owners, community competition organizers, or service providers) perform far better than casual posters. Their influence drives more clicks and registrations.
      #3. Don’t Underestimate Motivated Newbies: While senior members deliver consistent results, some newbies with a strong drive to help can outperform veterans, often for a fraction of the cost. Don't leave them out, include a mix in your campaign and insist on at least 10% newbies. Obviously when I say newbie they have to hold a minimum forum rank.  
      #4. Use Forum Designers: Signature design requires BBCode expertise. My team wasted time creating unusable designs because they didn’t know the forum’s technical requirements. Let the experts handle it, and additionally;
      #5. Test Signature Browser Compatibility: Signatures can render poorly on certain browsers. Analyze your player base’s browser usage (e.g., 65% Chrome, 20% Firefox, 15% others) and ensure the design works smoothly across desktop and mobile.[/li][/list]
      #6. Make the Entire Signature Clickable: Don’t restrict the clickable area to one section. Every part of the signature should link back to your casino to maximize engagement. This is coming from someone who tested several versions, and the whole sig makes much more sense.
      #7. Get the Avatars if you can as well: Some users will let you have the avatar, others will not, but it's an additional spot that can't be blocked by traditional ad blocking plugins.


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      PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS:
      In my first month, the top performers were members with a strong historical presence on the forum. These individuals consistently outperformed others because of their influence and activity in key threads. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of some motivated newbies, who drove significant traffic despite costing far less, and some of them I've hired to help me with CRM work later on. As I said, don't ignore them, lots of value in those who show motivation and willingness to help.

      I’m sharing a screenshot of the first month to prove the point around top performers, but I also need to note that the first month is not the best example of what the signatures can do, you need to commit, and the longer you are on the forum, the stronger do the numbers become. Obviously I blurred portions of the screen, mostly out of respect for some other forum members who didn't perform that well, as well as for business purposes.

      Here you can see that those who own a significant portion of the forums infrastructure outperformed everyone else, while low performers like myself underperformed. (if it's not already obvious, these are tracking the performance of the links from their signatures)

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      GENERATE NRC'S AND FTD'S FROM GAME ACQUISITION/COMPETITION CAMPAIGNS
      If you’re looking to generate the most NRCs (New Registered Customers) and FTDs (First-Time Depositors), forum games are your best bet. You can approach this in any way or shape you want, as long as you know what you're doing and have the NRC's and FTD's in mind. I'm gonna share some of my examples and attempts from before, as well as the best ones for conversion.

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      SLOT AND AVIATOR MULTIPLIER CHALLENGES ARE GREAT
      These games always work if the awards are good, below are some ideas:

      #1. The Hi-Low Multiplier Challenge. Talk with your game provider and get a custom aviator style game, open up a daily multiplier challenge on the forum, and reward the player with the highest multiplier with a cashback. You can also play around with the rules and offer the worst loser a cashback on his loss as ell. BGaming is also open for custom slot games if you want to create one that matches your branding.
      #2. The Move the Board Multiplier Game. Basically you create a monthly monopoly board and each player can report only one multiplier of the day, and with that multiplier move forward on the board. The board itself has various gifts inside, cashbacks, bonuses and so on. This can work great with Christmas calendars as well.
      #3. The Deam Dream Challenge. In this teams of forum members need to join in, let us say one team is 3 players, and together they are reporting their total multiplier of the day, the team that reaches the highest number per day, or week, gets the prizes.
      #4. Partner up with forum Affiliates and create a Contest. Efialtis is a great guy and easy to work with, you can see one of his latest examples here:

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      SPORTSBOOK CHALLENGES AND GAMES AROUND THEM ARE ALSO EXCELLENT
      I'm personally not into sportsbook, but if you check a few of the threads below you'll see how much value they are bringing in:

      #1. NFL Pick-Em Prediction Pool managed by DireWolfM14
      #2. Sportsbet's Bitcointalk Sports Fanatics League managed by Trofo and Cryptofrka

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      MY OWN FINDINGS WHEN IT COMES TO GAMES:
      a.) Set Clear Rules and check bonus costs: Work with your campaign manager to refine rules, but also cross-check with your casino team to balance bonus costs.
      b.) Don’t blindly trust your campaign manager when it comes to rules . Many lack casino experience and don’t understand bonus costs. Work with them in designing the game, obviously, but also cross-check your casino team for the best results.
      c.) Plan Rewards Strategically: Offer daily and weekly prizes to maintain player interest while staying within budget. You'll get more value out of players who are depositing little, but are constantly active, than those jumping in for a bit and then leave forever.
      d.) The longer the forum competition/game is running, the better it will perform. If I would be starting a multiplier challenge right now, I would make it a 12 months campaign.
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      ONE-OFF COMPETITIONS: TALENT HUNTING
      BitcoinTalk is home to a lot of skilled and creative people, and competitions are a great way to tap into that talent pool. Whether you need designers, writers, or unicorns, the forum can deliver if you approach it right.

      #1. Do you need content writers?
      Create a competition in which you're creating a custom BitcoinTalk Landing page, offer good rewards for participants (e.g. $100 for 3th place, $150 for 2nd place, $300 for 1st place), and just with that exercise you can find at least two good casino writers and have the BitcoinTalk landing page finished within just a few days.

      #2. Do you need designers?
      I already mentioned that you should use forum designers for the ANN thread because it needs to be exported into BBcode, so this is a great opportunity to explore other designers that I didn't mention in this thread. Again, create a good reward structure and go with it.

      #3. Do you need developers?

      Same approach, create a good structure, create a competition, hunt.

      #4. Do you need a personal chef?
      I mean, just go to the Pizza Day Competition thread and you'll find plenty of talented people Cheesy

      But here’s the catch. You can’t just create an account today and expect people to jump at your competitions. It’s similar to UpWork or Fiverr, the more trusted your account is, the better the pool of people will be. You need to:

      a). Build Trust First: Establish your presence on the forum before posting competitions. Users want to know you’re serious and not wasting their time, you can show that off with a campaign manager and a batch of prepaid funds.
      b). Have a Proper Plan: Work with your forum campaign manager to time your competitions strategically. It makes much more sense to have one per month, 12 months consistently, than blast 6 competitions in one month and close it down. You need to be known for competitions, and that comes with time.

      Competitions are not just a way to get work done; they’re also a branding tool. Running well-structured contests with good rewards signals to the community that your casino values quality and respects the forum culture.

      Here you can check out my Signature Design Competition Thread
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      REVIEW CAMPAIGNS TO FIX YOUR PLATFORM

      By far the most useful option for fixing platform issues. This campaign pays users to test your casino by depositing real money and reviewing everything- from the user flow to CRM, deposit methods, games, and support.

      • LoyceV flagged issues in my Terms of Service that my legal team overlooked.
      • Dbshck found an error in the 100% deposit bonus setup.
      • Yoshie, FamososMuertos, and Khaled0111 uncovered a transaction cost issue with ETH payments.

      Overall this was a game changer for both the platform, execution and payments team, and thanks to this exercise we managed to create a well-structured roadmap.

      MY OWN FINDINGS:
      I'm gonna share my last casino review page, but keep in mind that this is not an example of a good review campaign. I would do it different this time and I'll share the full process below, but for now here's a link to it: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/fullcoinslotty-review-campaign-rewards-from-60-to-70-5434945


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      MY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE REVIEW CAMPAIGN

      Set aside a budget hovering around $3000 per quarter : That should include the admin fee and get you 25 good quality users that actually care. Plan to repeat this for four quarters (totaling $10,000 plus the fee). You will want to give up to $70 to each member for the service provided, and $30 for them to deposit, trigger the deposit bonus, and have some fun at the casino.

      Set up the Forum Welcome Page and Forum CRM Offer. Let’s assume you’ve already created a forum-themed landing page with a custom bonus or bonus code and a CRM flow tailored to forum members that I've recommended before. If you’re creative and have approval from other forum members, you can also incorporate their nicknames or projects into the CRM flow or landing page design. Make sure to ask for approval.

      PREPARING THE CASINO TEAM
      #1. I’ll also assume your team is onboarded regarding VPN usage and that you're ready to remove KYC requirements from those players. It’s unwise to ask for reviews without letting reviewers register and play. I know that you know that there’s flexibility here, so make it flexible.
      #2. Bonus costs will be high and might affect your quarter targets. For example, if you offer a $100 match bonus up to 100%, your bonus costs will be an additional $2,500 for that quarter. Consider filtering out these users in your dashboard.

      FINDING THE RIGHT MEMBERS AND KNOWING WHAT YOU NEED FROM THEM
      The best-performing members usually don’t switch signatures, so use this opportunity to collaborate by hiring them for your review campaign. I won’t recommend specific people to avoid bias, but remember: users who manage infrastructure take their role seriously, while motivated newbies can also add a lot of value if given the opportunity to join in.

      If I would be re-doing the review campaign, I would be searching for the following users:

      a.) 10 Android users, because the majority of players that I had playing with us were on phones, and the majority of the phones were androids released anywhere between 2016 and 2020
      b.) 8 iOS users, there were less iOS users, but still a significant portion of the players had iPhones.
      c.) 4 desktop users (1 Firefox, 1 Chrome, 1 Edge, 1 Safari), this was the group after the phones.
      d.) 2 tablet users (1 Android, 1 iPad), tablets were just 10% of the traffic, but still important to test
      e.) 1 Smart TV user (to test for resolution issues), a very small percentage, but useful to know how the site operates on a smart TV.

      Include members who know your priority languages. For instance, if you’re targeting ROW, DE, NO, and PT, ask the Campaign Manager to find members fluent in these languages.

      Also make sure to clarify with the members that this is not a BTC only review, you will be using all the available coins you have in order to test their usefulness with the operation.

      MANAGING THE FUNDS FOR THE REVIEW CAMPAIGN
      The easiest way to handle payments is to register the Forum Campaign Manager as an affiliate on your affiliate platform and pay them like they provided an affiliation service. They can then distribute funds to the reviewers from their own wallets. In that way you only have 1 invoice per quarter and can let the campaign manager do their thing.

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      HOW TO FORM THE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE REVIEW CAMPAIGN
      Now that you have 25 reviewers and a Campaign Manager, what should you test? Here are some ideas:

      Registration Flow:
              #a. Ensure members register using their forum nickname for tracking purposes. Please tell them that this is important, no one wants to quote LittleDickMarie15 in a stakeholder meeting.
              #b. Ask them, when compared to other casinos, how hard was it to register? (rate 1-10).

      Deposit Flow:
              #a. Assign different coins to testers (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and evaluate time, fees, and user satisfaction.
              #b. Ask them, when compared to other casinos, how easy was it to deposit with us? (rate 1-10).
              #c. Was the welcome bonus triggered, any issues there?

      Device Compatibility:
              #a. Test navigation on the device that was assigned to you, log issues like load times, button size, and usability.
              #b. Any issues unique to your device?

      Terms of Service:
              #a. Can you go through our TOS, is it easy to read? Do you understand everything? Are you against something?

      Translations
              #a. Can you check the quality of localized content on one or more landing pages, the homepage or lobby page? How did you find it? Any suggestions here?

      Customer Support
             #a. Can you invent a problem and ping the customer support team and test their response time, ease of communication and do they know your language?

      Design Feedback
             #a. Can you tell us how the design of the site looks? Are you happy with it, do you like it? Which casino has the best design in your opinion?

      General Feedback:
              #a. Is there anything else that bothered you, or you would like to say?

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      WHAT I FOUND USELESS WHEN IT COMES TO REVIEWS:
      There were some smaller surprises from my side.

      #1. Testing games doesn't make any sense, since even if they do find some issues with the games, you can't fix it because it's the game provider who needs to change it. So ideally just let them play whatever they want, and tell them that you're only interested in the compatibility of the game with the device they are using, not gameplay itself. This changes if you're a game provider, then the users obviously need to test the game.
      #2. Tell them to use pagination and move through the lobbies a bit. Otherwise you'll get 25 people reviewing your homepage and the first game promoted there.
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      START OFF WITH THE CREATION OF YOUR OWN ACCOUNT
      As with every community on the internet, you first need an account to participate actively. It's a simple procedure, and here are some tips on how to make it easier to manage the whole jazz:

      Tip #1: If your casino is named Stake.com, your account should be named Stake.com, everything else will cause too much confusion.
      Tip #2: You need to buy a copper membership in order to post images, the cost is usually hovering around $100 depending on BTC fluctuations, You can buy the Copper Membership here
      Tip #3: Get a Telegram bot so that you get a notification every time someone mentions your casino or you personally, the fact that your profile name is your casinos name makes this simple. I would recommend the Yet Another Telegram Bot by TryNinja, you can find it here: You can find the Telegram Bot that I’ve used here
      Tip #4: Join the community, you need to grow your account in order to move forward. At this point you're just yet another casino looking for players to scam, in order to get rid of that stench, start posting and join the forum properly. hilariousandco made a great thread about ranks here: FAQ: Everything you need to know about forum 'activity, account ranks and merit
      Tip #5: Reach out to your forum partners that you've picked out, start with a campaign manager and designer, you have all the lists in this thread.

      Ok, now you got the account ready;

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      CONTINUE WITH THE CREATION OF AN ANN PAGE, IT'S YOUR CASINO’S FORUM HQ
      An ANN (announcement) page is essential for building your casino’s presence. Without one, the forum won’t take you seriously.

      MY OWN FINDINGS:
      • Hire Forum Designers and Writers: Internal teams rarely understand BitcoinTalk’s specific needs. Forum experts ensure your page looks and reads professionally.
      • Use Forum-Specific Tracking: It's important that you have a custom BitcoinTalk landing page on your casino, if you can have bonus codes specifically for the forum even better, but otherwise you'll not be able to track the performance of the ANN thread properly.
      • Incentivize Participation: Create incentives for users to post in your ANN thread to counteract spam and encourage engagement. Something simple as "the next 10 newly registered users that post their nickname here will get 50 free spins in a specific game".
      • Play by the Rules: Avoid shady tactics. Genuine engagement will naturally attract attention, while shady tactics will steer playeres into the wrong direction.
      • Avoid empty bumps. Instead, reward meaningful engagement, such as offering free spins for posting casino nicknames.
      • Don’t reinvent the wheel. Research competitors and improve on their methods.


      EXAMPLES OF ANN THREADS THAT YOU CAN CHECK
      Signature campaigns and ANN threads aren't something new, this has been going on since the forums creation, and you'll find many examples, with some of them reaching 10 years.

      #1. Stake.com has been on the forum for a while, since 2017, they have examples of best practices, you can check them out here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/stakecom-the-leading-crypto-casino-drake-ufc-everton-alfa-romeo-f1-team-2072589
      #2. Chips.gg has also been here for quiet some time, here you can check out their ANN: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/chipsgg-1000-slots-live-casino-1-house-edge-dice-the-vault-5277365
      #3. BetFury.com is also one good example. You can find their thread here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/betfuryio-stellar-network-xlm-bfg-farming-on-babyswap-5276159

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      WHO CAN YOU HIRE TO CREATE THE ANN FOR YOU?
      Your Campaign Manager will be your best bet when it comes to recommendations, if you want to hear my own opinion, then I can tell you the ones with which I worked in the past:

      #1. Jayce is usually my first choice, I stopped counting how many projects I closed with him, he's also behind some of the most successful ANN pages on the forum. Here's an example of an ANN thread that he did for me: https://imgur.com/jRBCmxg
      Jayce's own ANN thread: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/jayce-designs-logo-avatar-signature-banner-etc-1142066
      #2. Baoo is also a great designer, you can find his take on the same ANN design here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/digital-upgrade-design-dev-content-and-security-services-all-in-one-5390177
      Baoo's own ANN thread is here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/digital-upgrade-design-dev-content-and-security-services-all-in-one-5390177

      However, the best approach in my opinion is to create an ANN Design Competition with your Campaign Manager, where you outline the requirements, share the asset folder with the contestants, and then let the forum do the magic.

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      WHAT SHOULD YOUR ANN PAGE CONTAIN?
      Don't be lazy, you'll be slapped back by the community and fixing a bad first step is hard. Create a proper ANN thread that involves everything.

      Here are some of my suggestion:

      #1. Header with your logo, obviously this is a mixture of an acquisition and branding campaign, so your logo and colors are important.
      #2. The description of what you are, short one, don't kill us with text. A simple 100 words paragraph is enough.
      #3. What are your verticals? Casino, Sportsbook, Esports, Custom Games?  
      #4. List of game providers that you have, place only the important ones, Pragmatic, Netent, Evolution, Bgaming etc
      #5. List of payment providers that you have, which coins and methods do you offer? Crypto? Fiat? Paypal?
      #6. What are your USP's? Rich bonus structure? Multilingual support? Over 40 game providers?
      #7. What is your bonus structure?
      #8. What is your VIP program?
      #9. Which licenses do you hold, if you hold any? Curacao, MGA, UKGC?
      #10. Are you provably fair, SSL, certified in any way?
      #11. Anything else that you think might be useful?

      IMPORTANT FOR BOTH CAMPAIGN MANAGERS AND CASINO OPERATORS:

      #1. Don't say that you're no KYC if you're only NO KYC during deposits, and you activate it during withdrawals.
      That's not called being NO KYC, that's called being a dick false advertisement. You're either covering both or you're with KYC.

      #2. Don't say that you're VPN friendly, but you're only VPN friendly during deposits, but then activate KYC during withdrawals.
      Either you're VPN friendly with both Deposits and Withdrawals or you're not. Again, that's not being VPN friendly, that's being a dick false advertising.

      #3. Don't say that you're the best if no one else except you and your team claim that you're the best.
      I'm sick and tired of seeing a casino opened last week claiming that they are the best. If you have zero awards, zero certifications and zero to little reviews, you're not the best.  


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      Hey everyone,

      As some of you might know, I’ve stepped away from the casino operator industry for ethical reasons and am now focusing on creating my own sustainable casino affiliate project. If you think you can contribute, feel free to ping me—I’m always open to ideas and collaboration.

      In the meantime, I wanted to share my blueprint for advertising on BitcoinTalk.org. It’s not often you hear an operator openly talk about this, so I figured I’d lay it all out for those of you looking to make the most of the forum as an acquisition channel.

      I personally spent close to $50k on various forum services, and also sat down with several operators who are advertising here and openly talked about the numbers, so I hope some, if not all of the info here will be useful for future operators looking to join us as an advertiser.

      It's also worth noting that I'm openly against all the signature spam that has been going on in this section of the forum, and I placed this thread as self-moderated. You have the opportunity to contribute to the conversation meaningfully, but any sig spamming will be deleted.  

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      WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FORUM AS AN ACQUISITION SOURCE

      Advertising on BitcoinTalk.org isn’t about quick wins. Operators used to instant results from affiliates might find this frustrating, but if done right, the payoff is worth it. Here’s a breakdown of key takeaways:

      • Forget Affiliate Comparisons: Forum campaigns take time—think 4 quarters at least, not 4 months. Don’t expect forum traffic to behave like affiliate traffic; it’s slower to build but ultimately more valuable.
      • Community Babysitting: Running a forum campaign is like managing a mini-community. You’ll need to engage constantly—answer questions, handle complaints, and maintain activity. It’s work, but it pays off over time.
      • User Value Similar to Branded Traffic: Forum users bring higher ADPU and LTV because they trust you and join without external incentives.
      • Tracking is a Headache: Forum users are smart and often bypass tracking links. Performance might appear low at first, but I’ll explain tracking strategies later.
      • SEO Value: BitcoinTalk has significant SEO power. Work ethically with your SEO team to leverage this for your brand.
      • VPN Traffic: Over 75% of the forum’s traffic comes from VPN users. Be ready to handle this, or don’t bother.
      • Scammers vs. Defenders: Expect scammy messages when people know you’re an operator, but build trust and the community will defend you against false claims.
      • Don’t Be a Dick: Respect the community. If you accept VPN traffic, honor winnings. Pulling a bait-and-switch will get you publicly shamed.

      The forum is an investment, but if you respect the rules and the community, it will reward you with high-quality, loyal players.

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      WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CAMPAIGN MANAGERS

      I wouldn't recommend doing anything alone on the forum, especially if you're a newly registered account. It's crucial that you find a campaign manager - otherwise you'll just be wasting your time and money. However, working with campaign managers can make or break your campaigns. Here's what you need to know:

      • Prepare for Idea Overload: Campaign managers are passionate and will bombard you with suggestions. Be clear about your goals to steer them in the right direction. Use this guide to clarify your expectations.
      • Negotiate Rates, But Check Reviews: Comparing campaign manager rates and reading their reviews is crucial. Cheaper is not often better, and if you have a long-term roadmap, negotiate for better terms.
      • Be Ready to Pay Upfront: Scams involving campaign managers are rare, but operators who collect traffic and disappear are common. Paying upfront ensures trust and attracts top talent. I've spent close to $50k on the forum and it was almost all paid up front, I got scammed zero times. Some people even refunded me a portion because we were calculating in dollars but paying in BTC, and BTC got a boost at that time
      • Define Responsibilities Clearly: If you’re unavailable after working hours or on weekends, let the campaign manager know. Set expectations early to avoid misunderstandings.

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      WHAT OPTIONS DOES THE FORUM HAVE FOR ADVERTISERS?

      BitcoinTalk offers several advertising opportunities. Each has its quirks, but with creativity, you can make a big impact.

      #1. Create an account and open up your own ANN page. An ANN (announcement) page is your HQ, and essential for building your casino’s presence. Without one, the forum won’t take you seriously.
      #2. Launch a Casino Review Campaign and fix your Platform/Operation/Front-End Issues. By far the most useful option for fixing platform issues, and rarely employed by other casinos. This campaign pays users to test your casino by depositing real money and reviewing everything - from the user flow to CRM, deposit methods, games, and support.
      #3. Find New Talent by Creating Various Design or Dev Competitions. This is the second most useful tool if you ask me, the forum has tons of smart people, and you can easily tap into that pool by organizing design, content or dev competitions.
      #4. Launch a Casino Game Competition and Generate NRC’s and FTD’s. Regardless if you're a casino or sportsbook operator, there's always a way on how to organise daily, weekly and monthly games on the forum and attract registrations, with a plethora of successful examples, I included some of them in the dedicated post.
      #5. Organize a Signature Campaign and Make Some Proper Noise. These campaigns are BitcoinTalk’s most iconic advertising method, but they require long-term commitment. I will go into detail about it in the posts below.


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      WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET TO START ADVERTISING (UPDATED FOR 2025)

      Not only was I an advertiser here on the forum, I also spoke with several affiliates, campaign managers and operators who are currently running their signature campaigns, and although there are lows and highs, the general consensus is that you will fail if you expect results within the first 3 months. Campaigns need to be run for 6 months to see some results, and ideally 12 months to see major results. This is not my opinion, this is a fact, backed up by data.

      You can start of small, but you will not get the same results, so an ideal recommended budget is the following:

      #1. To create your Casino ANN Page, place $150 aside, as I already mention it before, don't do it yourself or with your designers if you don't know how to work with BBcode, lots of things can go wrong, best to hire one of the local designers that I'll recommend below. With that budget you can expect a complete ANN thread design, just keep in mind that you will need to guide them on what you want on the ANN page itself.
      #2. To run a Casino Review Campaign the recommended budget would be $12.000, divided into four quarters with $3.000 each , that will cover the Admin fee and get you 25 reviews per quarter, following my methodology outlined in this thread. You will need a campaign manager for this.
      #3. To run a four quarter Competition Campaign the recommended budget would be $60.000, it can either be a multiplier challenge, some sort of sportsbook competition or whatever your campaign manager might think of. This will cover the admin fee + get you anywhere between 1200 to 1500 NRC's depending on the type of action you're having.
      #4. To run a four quarter Signature Campaign the recommended budget would be $200.000, so $50.000 per quarter. This is if you want to include some of the better members of the forum and make a proper move. It includes signature designs, admin fee and up to 40 members.

      Can you do all of that for cheaper? Yes, you can, but results might vary depending on who's managing the campaign and which users you took under your wing.

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      WHO TO HIRE TO LEAD YOUR SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN?

      I mean, look, like in every community, there's always additional noise and drama, this guy allegedly scammed that guy, one campaign manager has outperformed another in terms of ratings, but has more scam accusations, that person's grandma is actually Satoshi himself and so on, lorem ipsum. What I'm trying to say here is, don't be an idiot. Treat this process like any procurement process in your company. Meaning, I'll give you a list of the people that I either worked with or personally like, and your task is to reach out to them, ask for a quote and a roadmap, and then make a managerial decision on who did the best job and offers the highest value.

      Here's the list of Campaign Managers who have experience with casinos, have a good trust rating, and whos performance can be tracked and verified here on the forum:


      #USER PROFILETRUSTSERVICE PAGESIGNATURE CAMPAIGNREVIEW CAMPAIGNCOMPETITION CAMPAIGN
      #1. Cro2 (Frka & Trofo) +24/=0/-0PendingLiveCasino.io Crypto CasinoCoinslotty.com Review CampaignSportsbet.io Bitcointalk Sports Fanatics League
      #2. Hhampuz +135/=2/-0 Hhampuz Service ANN Page BoxBet.io Crypto CasinoNot ProvidedNot Provided
      #3. icopress +60/=0/-0No ANN PageWhale.io Crypto Casino and SportsbookWhale.io Review CampaignBC.Game Bitcoin Pizza Competition
      #4. Little Mouse +21/=1/-1 Little Mouse Service ANN Page MetaWin.com Web3 Crypto CasinoNo ExperienceCasinoPunkz.io Slot Multiplier Contest
      #5. AB de Royse777 +25/=4/-2 R7 Promotions Service ANN page BetFury.io Crypto Casino and SportsbookMegaPari.com Casino Review CampaignDGBet.fun Weekly Poker Night
      #6. Upgrade00 +9/=0/-0 Upgrade00 Service ANN Page PlayBet.io Crypto Casino and SportsbookNo ExperienceNo Experience
      #7. yahoo62278 +39/=2/-0 yahoo62278 Service ANN Page Bitsler Crypto CasinoNot ProvidedSpin2Earn.io Bounty Campaign

      MY NOTES FOR EACH OF THEM
      a.) With Cro2, you’re essentially getting two campaign managers—Trofo and Cryptofrka—which means a slightly higher admin fee but more flexibility during off-hours and holiday seasons. Both are fluent in English and Croatian, and communication is handled through Telegram. Operating in GMT+1, they are typically available from 6 AM to midnight. Their business model is highly transparent, allowing you to verify whatever you need. They have extensive experience with casino signature campaigns, reviews, and competitions.
      b.) Hampuz is an experienced campaign manager with a strong portfolio, an extensive list of profiles, and significant influence within the community. During my initial research, he was transparent about pricing, responded within an hour, and spoke fluent English. His trust rating alone demonstrates his longstanding presence and expertise in all three key areas for this list: signatures, reviews, and competitions. Definitely worth reaching out to.
      c.) Icopress is the mastermind behind some of its most creative competitions on the forum, and has a data driven approach to advertising on top as well, something that many operators appreciate. He takes full ownership of the forum’s P&L. Fluent in English and reachable via Telegram, he holds a significant portion of the forum’s competition infrastructure, making him well worth a conversation and his signature space. He's also experienced with casino signature campaigns, reviews, and competitions.
      d.) Little Mouse is a hard worker with a solid portfolio of unique signature campaigns and competitions. His nickname might be little, but his heart is big. Based in GMT+6, he has excellent English skills, and most of my messages were answered within an hour. Transparent about pricing modules and clear about all aspects of his services. While he lacks experience with Casino Review campaigns, you can easily follow my guide to create one with him.
      e.) Royse is another highly experienced user on the forum, with a strong portfolio, an extensive list of profiles, and substantial influence within the community. He understands the forum’s value to operators, is knowledgeable about Affilka, speaks fluent English, and communicates via Telegram. Experienced with casino signature campaigns, reviews, and competitions, he’s also an innovator in the space. Reach out to him for a chat.
      f.) Upgrade00 is another diligent campaign manager with a strong portfolio. Operating in GMT+1, he has excellent English and communication skills, understands the value that signatures bring to clients, making him worth a conversation. Although he lacks experience with reviews and competitions, if his approach resonates with you, you can easily follow my guide to develop those campaigns with his help.
      g.) Yahoo62278 might be last on this list due to alphabetical reasons, but he's one of the highest when it comes to recognition on the forum (Bpip.org). Has a keen eye for quality forum posters and boasts a healthy portfolio worth reviewing. While his ANN thread is slightly outdated, he understands the game and enjoys innovating. Transparent with pricing and fluent in English. Although he hasn’t provided a Casino Review Campaign, you can check with him directly for details.

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      HOW TO SELL THE IDEA TO YOUR STAKEHOLDERS

      When proposing to your stakeholders, this is what you would need to include in the pitch deck.

      • Higher Player Value: Forum users have higher ADPU and LTV compared to affiliate traffic.
      • Low Entry Cost, No Revenue Share: A 12-month campaign set at $200.000 might look expensive, but calculate in the fact that there's no revenue share on acquired players.
      • SEO Benefits: Ethical campaigns can generate hundreds of backlinks to your casino or affiliates, and you can easily split the advertisement budget with the SEO department since they will benefit from it.
      • Affordable Quality Control: You can run a QC review campaign for around $12,000 to gain valuable insights, far cheaper than traditional market research that can go into 100k+.
      • Strong Community Support: If you build the trust properly, the community will defend your brand against scammers.
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