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Old 09-13-2004, 01:21 PM   #1
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Default Thoughts on running an image host for eBay users.
Alright I will get things started with the first post.

What do the FreeWHT users think about image hosting for eBay users?
What are the pros and cons?
Custom software or free scripts?
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Old 09-13-2004, 01:32 PM   #2
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Many people use Photobucket.com for their images, and a few friends used a special subdirectory on one of my domains when their image host went down a few months ago. They usually sent me the images and I ftp-ed them to the directory. Now a couple of them use Photobucket for the eBay stuff.
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Old 09-13-2004, 01:36 PM   #3
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I think image hosting would be a cool service. I know many people would use such a service, as many of the mainstream ones are a little slow.
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Old 09-13-2004, 01:41 PM   #4
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Yes I also want to know the pros and cons.
What are best scripts available?
Sorry for repeating your words Odd Fact.... But I'm really interested.
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There are Powertools in Ensim that let you do this. I am trying to fiddle with it and see if I can give it a go. I have been looking into this for a while, and myself and my technical team are doing more research.
Pros: You get a large market - like eBay. - You can do it cheaper than shared hosting -Very easy management
Cons: Bad Images(You know what I mean) and possibly some virues.

Otherwise, very solid.
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Old 09-13-2004, 01:59 PM   #6
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I would also like to hear about custom scripts. I have looked at most of the commercial scripts out. What features do users want. I started some coding about a year donlt know if I should go forward or not.
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Old 09-13-2004, 02:43 PM   #7
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I know of a couple of image hosts that have a very nice moderation panel which allows the admin to delete unsuitable pictures. Image upload scipts seem to be coming along quite nicely now with user panels etc.

I know there are also a few paypal https imagehosts for company logos.

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Old 09-13-2004, 03:16 PM   #8
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Alright I will get things started with the first post.

What do the FreeWHT users think about image hosting for eBay users?
What are the pros and cons?
Custom software or free scripts?

I think its a great idea. I run two image hosts of my own, and the following pros and cons have been my experience.

Pros:
-Fun to run your own
-Revenue potential from Adsense ads

Cons:
-Can be costly and time consuming
-Lots of competition

I'd choose custom software. Or Free Scripts modified and customized to your needs.
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Old 09-13-2004, 06:24 PM   #9
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I am really interested in starting up a small image host for a forum that I am a regular of. Although, I would need a good, stable script that would allow only one registration per IP, or one upload per 24hrs. If you know what I mean..
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Old 09-13-2004, 07:06 PM   #10
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I currently run a free image hosting website. It's not only aimed towards ebay users but to everyone as well.

As Roy mentioned, it is nice to have your own, feels good to know you're helping people and that they are happy using your (free) service Even though it is time consuming I think it's worth it.

As for the script, I'd suggest a custom made script. I'm thinking of developing yet another image hosting website but this time with a more complex custom script

Best of luck,
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