Comments on: Clever Marketing or what?

By: Linkvana

Linkvana — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:27:48 +0000

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By: Braxton

Braxton — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:58:23 +0000

This is the first time I heard of Clever Andy. I am very impressed. It wasn’t very vague in my opinion, in fact it made perfect sense. Thank you very much for showing me this, I will be using it often.

By: allan branch

allan branch — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:26:30 +0000

How did I just find this blog? What a killer resource! Keep it up! allan branchs last blog post..How to be a good house guest (rant)

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:53:22 +0000

Interesting idea, I too would be concerned about the pay though, even ballpark figures would be useful to disclose. Also, there could be abuse of this system with people ripping off other designs, how will you combat that? Jonathans last blog post..10 Beautiful Typefaces for Graphic Design

By: Joe Akers

Joe Akers — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:53:12 +0000

I like the concept, good foundation but I would be tentative still. It’s tough enough putting your work out there with the possibility of someone copying it and calling it their own.

I wish them the best, though.

By: Bob Galmarini

Bob Galmarini — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:11:39 +0000

This is a very clever idea. Pretty interesting. They don’t list how much you would get paid, so it is hard to see if giving the rights to your designs away would be worth it or not. Only time will tell.

Cheers.

By: adelle charles

adelle charles — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:18:15 +0000

@Lee, Maybe once you have some projects out you can update your site to reflect a works section etc…

I think that will def. help designers see the potential and gain some trust. (I know your limited on imagery right now).

Thanks and keep up the good work.

By: adelle charles

adelle charles — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:16:23 +0000

I plan on submitting something within the next month – so hopefully I can follow up with the post to let you know the process. (No matter the outcome)

By: adelle charles

adelle charles — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:14:25 +0000

Thanks for your comments Simon, you bring up some great points but I think we will see very soon the “proof” and if so maybe you will change your mind if Clever Andy delivers! I just read through the Terms, wow that was long – but well worth a read. You can find it here: http://cleverandy.com/terms

Thanks again!

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:48:54 +0000

Hey Simon

We actually do have a terms of service page, which now that we think of it should be linked to from the register page.
Thanks for pointing that out.

I agree with the chart thing and are currently working on some imagery for the site to simplify things.

“I would eather sell it for a very low price and have the money”
You have already put the time and effort into it why take another loss. We are going build value into the entire package and then cut you a check for 20% of the final sale price, which will lead to a much better return.

“It’s maybe good if you have designs lying around but I wouldn’t want to wait ages for them to find a client for it”
We have an extensive team to build these out, a very large existing client base along with an aggressive advertising campaign to ensure you everyone sees returns as soon as possible.

“Wish them the best of luck but I wont be using it until I can see some proof it works.”
Thanks for the warm wishes Simon, we have already moved some user submitted designs to production so you will see proof soon!

If you would like to contact me to discuss this further please do so I would love to get your input on things and see where you think we can improve.
You can reach me at “lee” at Clever Andy.

Thanks Simon,

-Lee

By: Simon North

Simon North — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:27:56 +0000

Plus on top of that, it has no privacy policy, terms of use etc. so if I sent over my work whats stopping them merely stealing it, it is imperative that with sites like this they bring an element of trust to the user, this site really needs to get some legal documents on it to cover both parties. Simon Norths last blog post..Creating Transparent PNG’s in IE 6

By: Simon North

Simon North — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:26:30 +0000

I took a look at this and it took ages for me to understand exactly what they meant, I think they could do a lot better by producing a simple image/chart showing step by step what happens, at the moment it was a lot of text and wasn’t easy to follow.

I don’t think I am going to use it because at the end of the day it doesn’t seem like you will be able to make much out of it until it becomes popular and that will take a very long time. It’s maybe good if you have designs lying around but I wouldn’t want to wait ages for them to find a client for it, I would eather sell it for a very low price and have the money there and then.

Wish them the best of luck but I wont be using it until I can see some proof it works.

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By: adelle charles

adelle charles — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:24:03 +0000

Liam – I hope it’s good ;) It sounds it from the info I was provided! We will see monday I guess!

By: liam

liam — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:58:03 +0000

I saw this a few days ago yeah, very curious. Although it didn't make me want to sign up, it just confused me. I've only signed up on your recommendation, so it better be good! (I'm sure it will be) liams last blog post..Free Theme: Outdoorsy Theme Now Available to Download