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Motorsport.com acquiring majority of FerrariChat.com

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by rob lay, Jul 11, 2016.

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  1. curtisc63

    curtisc63 Formula 3 Owner

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    I share your concerns, Martin. But I am always happy to see someone succeed from hard work and dedication. Congrats Rob.

    CC

    BTW - I noticed the new logo Monday night and immediately liked it.
     
  2. TestShoot

    TestShoot F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I'd like to think my name specifically came up in that meeting....
     
  3. rockitman

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    Congrats Rob. Best of luck with Fchat going forward.
     
  4. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ Staff Member Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  5. randkin

    randkin Formula 3 BANNED

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    Congratulations Rob - I found Fchat about a year ago when looking to acquire my first Fcar. It was a tremendous help in that process. I am not really into blogs and this is the only blog I have really found educational, interesting and entertaining. Glad you are staying involved in the operations. Now on the 12 Fcar. Thanks for creating and moderating fchat.
     
  6. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    understood. I think forums fail after ownership change because they do change. Owner is paid off and never returns (I still have ownership and still the admin - not going anywhere but here), they slam with ads (important to keep a clean look at FerrariChat), and moderation/rules change (we still have the same great mod team and rules aren't changing).

    so philosophy is not to change FerrariChat, but enhance everything around it. we'll have another page to access all the content we'll produce, a mobile version to make site easier to use, and marketing/SEO work will keep us from going stale.
     
  7. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ BANNED

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    Rob, I find this site works great on mobiles devices. I hope the new mobile format does not auto sense and force as I cannot stand when sites do that :)
     
  8. LARRYH

    LARRYH F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I hope so this forum is the ONLY forum I have ever been active in and that is partially due to the cars but mostly because it is a common sense layout easy to decide where to go and mostly because it one of the FEW that does not slam you with adds ... I also feel like most of the members seem easy to deal with I have purchased 5 cars thru this site and never looked at a single one never been diappoionted and also bought a lot of parts and accessories and no issues.
    I even have members assist me , people I never met pm and offer time and free advice and even go look at the cars .. All as a favor for someone they never met..
    As I said mostly a great bunch of people
    So don't F .... It up..LOL
    Thanks
    By the way congrats on what I hope was a good deal for you ROB
     
  9. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Woo Hoo


    Yes! Thanks Rob. I would have never had the stones to get a Ferrari without this place.
     
  10. joker57676

    joker57676 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Can we expect increased advertisement for the site (I.e. Advertising for more members)? With this company's pull, I could see a significant user increase.




    Mark
     
  11. DonJuan348

    DonJuan348 F1 Rookie Owner

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    I haven't read all post . I hope this forum doesn't go the way most small businesses who sell to larger corporation.

    I think everyone has confidence in Rob but if and/or when Rob steps away then there is cause for concern .
     
  12. singletrack

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    Yes please. Your hats are amazing.
     
  13. ScuderiaWithStickPlease

    ScuderiaWithStickPlease F1 World Champ

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  14. James in Denver

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    Rob,

    While I don't post much as I don't own an FCar now, one of the things I love about FChat compared to some other forums is that you KEEP the history. I can search back on old threads, search by serial number, search for parts or maybe a detailed description of a problem and repair, etc.

    A LOT of history out there.

    Is the new company, and new format if changed from the current format, still going to allow all that history to be available?

    Just curious, as I'd hate to lose all that knowledge. I'm not sure I have the time, or the patience, to do searches on things I MIGHT need in the future and print them all out before any changes/deletions occur.

    James
     
  15. DonJuan348

    DonJuan348 F1 Rookie Owner

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    Is this only my IPad ...but did quick reply box disappear?
     
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    Keep pleasing loyal followers as before, as you said.
    Best wishes for all future improvements.
    Not being currently a Ferrari owner, and as a longterm fan and owner of Maserati and other brands you have supported so well, I look forward to all plusses you may bring. Keep carrying the flame (and all the prior threads and history).
     
  17. TestShoot

    TestShoot F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I for one would like to welcome our new alien overlords...
     
  18. rob lay

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    Current direction no paid advertising. We are improving SEO and there will be ton of cross promotion within parent. Also the original content that will bring eyes here.
     
  19. rob lay

    rob lay Administrator Staff Member Admin Miami 2018 Owner Social Subscribed

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    There is no business reason to not have old content available, that drives traffic through search engines.
     
  20. rob lay

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  21. George Vosburgh

    George Vosburgh F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Congratulations Rob! As always, all the best.
     
  22. Flash G

    Flash G Three Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    Congrats, Rob. That's huge.

    I hope you have no regrets. When Randy Chase sold Lotus Talk, I believe he regretted it years later. But, I don't think he maintained a piece of ownership or control in the deal as you have.

    All the best!
     
  23. rob lay

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    He sell to one of the big two?
     
  24. rob lay

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    let me know if any outstanding questions, sorry if I missed it. thanks.
     
  25. Etcetera

    Etcetera Two Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Interesting business move. Cashing in without selling out.

    Kudos.
     

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