Our ranking

[Atomic]

How is it that our ranking in the upper left was always in the top three. Since we lost that time online after Mark shut the forum down, we havent been able to get higher (than I have seen) than 27th. In fact, it seems we are slowly dropping.

Can LoL-x shed some light on this. I dont give a rats about rankings, but it seems odd to me that we had been so highly ranked for so long and after a few days offline and our ranking is dropping. :thinking:

Even if it is driven by traffic over a set period of time, I would certainly think with the mass influx of users coming here once Steve saved the forum, that our numbers would bounce back up.

Any ideas Steve.

[Launch Mini]

I have noticed the same thing.
I clicked on the link above and it shows our hits WAYYYY DOWN also?
Have we lost a link on Google or something?

[Lol-x]

Good question, and one that I have considered many times over the past week or so.
I do not have an immediate answer, so I don't want to speculate, but I will look into it further, and see what can be done to remedy this or at least clarify the situation for everyone.
Cheers

[Gedanken]

Stephen, have a browse of the Watch Top 100s, and you'll see that of the sites that rank above us, most are sales rather than forum sites. 'Tis the season!

[Uncle-AJ]

Stephen, have a browse of the Watch Top 100s, and you'll see that of the sites that rank above us, most are sales rather than forum sites. 'Tis the season!

Ho - Ho - Ho, I think youv'e got it. :agree:

[Gedanken]

Who you callin' ho, fool? :dummy: :bartmoon: :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

So should I post some more pics of my Subs, guys? :thinking: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[padi56]

Do not worry about ratings they are only numbers and numbers in the right hands can be made to do anything.We are the same forum if we are number one or what ever we are.

[Uncle-AJ]

Who you callin' ho, fool? :dummy: :bartmoon: :chuckle:

Hey, if the cap fits........................... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Uncle-AJ]

Just had another thought, now Steve runs the show from Australia, our IP address will have changed and maybe all our past posts count for nothing. :thinking: :thinking: :banghead: :banghead:

[padi56]

So should I post some more pics of my Subs, guys? :thinking: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Only if you want to get banned.:chuckle: :justkiddi :bartmoon:

[astcell]

At this rate he will water down the uniqueness of the sub and we will be like "oh that ol' thing again?"

Then he'll flip it for sure.

[Rockrolex]

Stephen, have a browse of the Watch Top 100s, and you'll see that of the sites that rank above us, most are sales rather than forum sites. 'Tis the season!

So should I post some more pics of my Subs, guys? :thinking: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
So I guess this means you're selling both Subs. Amazing. The TT is still under the tree waiting to be opened and you're already thinking of flipping it. Now that has to be a new record, even for you.

But OTOH, if you are doing that for the good of the forum so we can get back into the top 10, I have to commend you for going beyond the call of duty. That is a hell of a sacrifice you're making for us. Equivalent to throwing yourself on a grenade to save the rest of the platoon.

Just make sure you post the pics on the Sale board and put a price with it. :rofl: :rofl:

[Atomic]

Stephen, have a browse of the Watch Top 100s, and you'll see that of the sites that rank above us, most are sales rather than forum sites. 'Tis the season!

Yeah, but last year at this time we were consistently up in the top three, so I dont think that hypothosys holds water. :thinking:

[----]

So should I post some more pics of my Subs, guys? :thinking: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

NO!!!!!!

[JJ Irani]

NO!!!!!!

Nice....very subtle!! :chuckle:

[astcell]

Just be glad he isn't as excited about his toenails.

[JJ Irani]

Just be glad he isn't as excited about his toenails.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :cheers:

[Atomic]

Since I posted this, we have dropped another 3 spots. :thinking:

[C.J.]

Since I posted this, we have dropped another 3 spots. :thinking:

Then stop posting already, you're dragging us down :bartmoon: :rofl: :rofl:

[Launch Mini]

SO, I guess this means "we are not as RANK as we once were"?????

That is a good thing, NO?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :bartmoon:

[----]

Nice....very subtle!! :chuckle:

Only subtle because the font won't go any larger! :banghead:

[Gedanken]

Then stop posting already, you're dragging us down :bartmoon: :rofl: :rofl:
ZING! :chuckle:

[rockos]

if you do a google search for rolex forum...this site doesnt even come up on the first page.

i had not been here for awhile and when i came to refind it i knew it was the rolexforum but google never found it. i found it through one of the rolex links.

[Uncle-AJ]

if you do a google search for rolex forum...this site doesnt even come up on the first page.

i had not been here for awhile and when i came to refind it i knew it was the rolexforum but google never found it. i found it through one of the rolex links.

You are right and just look at some of the forums that do make the first page. Another thing I've noticed is when I click the icon in the top right hand corner for the European top 100, I get the following message "Table 'ats_iplog' is marked as crashed and should be repaired". I think we should reregister the forum after the change of ownership. :thinking:

[Rockrolex]

if you do a google search for rolex forum...this site doesnt even come up on the first page.

i had not been here for awhile and when i came to refind it i knew it was the rolexforum but google never found it. i found it through one of the rolex links.
But if you do a Yahoo search it comes up #3 on the first page.

[Uncle-AJ]

But if you do a Yahoo search it comes up #3 on the first page.

Good old Yahoo!! :cheers:

[rockos]

But if you do a Yahoo search it comes up #3 on the first page.

ummm yahoo has a search engine? :justkiddi :bartmoon:

[Rockrolex]

ummm yahoo has a search engine? :justkiddi :bartmoon:
You need to get out more, Mike. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[padi56]

Yahoo and google comes back as number one top of the first page on both, if you search rolex forums

[Atomic]

:rofl: Who used Yahoo to search? :rofl:

Google rocks!:thumbsup:

[rockos]

Yahoo and google comes back as number one top of the first page on both, if you search rolex forums

it does if you put the "s" in forums but if you just search rolex forum it doesnt come up on google....

but....

if you search "rolex JJ" it is number three on google. bringing up "at JJ house"

:dummy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[JJ Irani]

it does if you put the "s" in forums but if you just search rolex forum it doesnt come up on google....

but....

if you search "rolex JJ" it is number three on google. bringing up "at JJ house"

:dummy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Just 6 posts, Mike.....hmmm....very ambitious indeed!! :dummy: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[rockos]

Just 6 posts, Mike.....hmmm....very ambitious indeed!! :dummy: :chuckle: :chuckle:


thanks i try....anything worth doing is worth doing well :thumbsup:

[Gedanken]

Hmm - Stephen, in light of the difference between "forum" and "forums" in search terms, perhaps a metatag of "forum" could be added to the site description?

[Uncle-AJ]

There's definitely something funny going on. The European top 100 ranks us as no. 3 but when you click on the blue icon, at their site we are ranked at no. 9. :thinking: :thinking:

[Lol-x]

Hmm - Stephen, in light of the difference between "forum" and "forums" in search terms, perhaps a metatag of "forum" could be added to the site description?
James, this has now been attended to. It appears that the metatags were blank, probably due to the new version of the software now used.
The search engine results may take a few days to reflect the changes.
Adrian this morning it was 13 on the site and now it is 9, (when all the time TRF page shows/ed 3) it will vary but exactly how is a little mysterious.
:cheers:

[astcell]

There's definitely something funny going on. The European top 100 ranks us as no. 3 but when you click on the blue icon, at their site we are ranked at no. 9. :thinking: :thinking:

Maybe clear your cache and try again?

[Gedanken]

There's definitely something funny going on. The European top 100 ranks us as no. 3 but when you click on the blue icon, at their site we are ranked at no. 9. :thinking: :thinking:

Yuh huh. If the ratings are that variable, why would anybody even worry about them? It's about as good as saying, "14 December 2005 was sunny but 14 December 2006 is rainy - what's going on here?".

[Gedanken]

Maybe clear your cache and try again?
Nope - now it's #10.

[astcell]

Nope - now it's #10.

Maybe JJ should stop posting. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Maybe JJ should stop posting. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

:dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Uncle-AJ]

Maybe JJ should stop posting. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

If he did the forum would die!! :thumbsdow

Keep posting my old friend. :thumbsup:

[Atomic]

If he did the forum would die!! :thumbsdow



Doubtful.

[JJ Irani]

If he did the forum would die!! :thumbsdow

Keep posting my old friend. :thumbsup:

Thanks, Adrian. While I'm quite sure the forum wouldn't die, it does feel nice to be appreciated!! :thumbsup:

[C.J.]

Doubtful.

Not really. It certainly wouldn't ever be the same again.:thumbsup:

[Atomic]

Not really. It certainly wouldn't ever be the same again.:thumbsup:

Hey I got banned from a certain other place and despite my place in the food chain, they managed without me. Initially I'm sure it wasn't the same, but eventually people got over it.

[Uncle-AJ]

Hey I got banned from a certain other place and despite my place in the food chain, they managed without me. Initially I'm sure it wasn't the same, but eventually people got over it.

Now who on earth would ban such a fine chap like you John? :chuckle: :chuckle:

[Atomic]

Now who on earth would ban such a fine chap like you John? :chuckle: :chuckle:

The list is long, and not so distinguished. :rofl:

[C.J.]

Hey I got banned from a certain other place and despite my place in the food chain, they managed without me. Initially I'm sure it wasn't the same, but eventually people got over it.

This place wouldn't be the same if it lost any of the core members. We need to stick together and look out for one another and be supportive, no matter what the thread or topic may be. Some friends of mine told me that when I left a short time ago, that's why I'm back......remember? :cheers:

We all have our own gig's. some of us like convertibles, others like pannies, some are into nato straps, some go for TT subs and others dig the vintage thing. Hell, we probably have a few guys into toothless hookers, but hey, whatever floats out boats, right? The bottom line is, I could care less about most of these topics. But, I care a great deal about the guys posting them and if it makes them happy, it makes me happy. That's what TRF is and always was all about. So, come on, let's drop this bickering sh!t and get back to being the old TRF family again. I told you all before, you never met a guy that would never be found dead on a computer forum more than me. Then I found TRF. You guys and the bond shared by all here is what made me stay and become such a big part of this place. Please, let's not change that now. :cheers:

[madformac]

Yeah, I agree with Craig here. :thumbsup:

Like any family we have a few fallouts from time to time but lets not make them into a big deal. This site is special, its special because of the integration of its members, despite our many differences in culture, religion and country.

I used to think the majority of Rolex owners were materialistic tossers........ Until I came here. :thumbsup:

Some members post a lot of threads, others post primarily about other brands such as Panerai etc, others post pictures of birds (both varieties!), others keep us amused with jokes, others post great factual Rolex information and there are some that rarely post yet enjoy the atmosphere and banter on this forum. All have a passion or they wouldn't be here. We need to all respect that. This forum is different and its refreshing and that is an attractive thing on the net in this day and age. Lets not lose sight of that. :thumbsup:

[Uncle-AJ]

Good for you both, Craig and Justin. You've managed to put into words what I've been thinking for a while but I'm not articulate enough to accomplish. :thumbsup:

[alpet]

This place wouldn't be the same if it lost any of the core members. We need to stick together and look out for one another and be supportive, no matter what the thread or topic may be. Some friends of mine told me that when I left a short time ago, that's why I'm back......remember? :cheers:

We all have our own gig's. some of us like convertibles, others like pannies, some are into nato straps, some go for TT subs and others dig the vintage thing. Hell, we probably have a few guys into toothless hookers, but hey, whatever floats out boats, right? The bottom line is, I could care less about most of these topics. But, I care a great deal about the guys posting them and if it makes them happy, it makes me happy. That's what TRF is and always was all about. So, come on, let's drop this bickering sh!t and get back to being the old TRF family again. I told you all before, you never met a guy that would never be found dead on a computer forum more than me. Then I found TRF. You guys and the bond shared by all here is what made me stay and become such a big part of this place. Please, let's not change that now. :cheers:


:cheers:

[Goodwatch]

This place wouldn't be the same if it lost any of the core members. We need to stick together and look out for one another and be supportive, no matter what the thread or topic may be. Some friends of mine told me that when I left a short time ago, that's why I'm back......remember? :cheers:

We all have our own gig's. some of us like convertibles, others like pannies, some are into nato straps, some go for TT subs and others dig the vintage thing. Hell, we probably have a few guys into toothless hookers, but hey, whatever floats out boats, right? The bottom line is, I could care less about most of these topics. But, I care a great deal about the guys posting them and if it makes them happy, it makes me happy. That's what TRF is and always was all about. So, come on, let's drop this bickering sh!t and get back to being the old TRF family again. I told you all before, you never met a guy that would never be found dead on a computer forum more than me. Then I found TRF. You guys and the bond shared by all here is what made me stay and become such a big part of this place. Please, let's not change that now. :cheers:


Oh? Are you back? I really didn't notice :rofl: :rofl: But....... even I have to admit (very, very unwillingly) that you've hit the nail right on the head :cheers: :cheers: BTW, what do you mean with "the guys"? Are you cheating on me, you tosser :dummy: :dummy: :dummy: :bartmoon:

[Launch Mini]

:cheers:
I might just put on my SS Sub tonight to celebrate:thumbsup:

[rockos]

as i was once told everytime something happens that might upset me....Mike is it going to matter in a year....if no dont worry about it. if it something that will matter in a year then deal with it. But the little things that wont matter are the things that most people allow to piss them off. I dont.

[----]

:cheers:
I might just put on my SS Sub tonight to celebrate:thumbsup:

Say it ain't so! :OMG:

[JJ Irani]

This place wouldn't be the same if it lost any of the core members. We need to stick together and look out for one another and be supportive, no matter what the thread or topic may be. Some friends of mine told me that when I left a short time ago, that's why I'm back......remember? :cheers:

We all have our own gig's. some of us like convertibles, others like pannies, some are into nato straps, some go for TT subs and others dig the vintage thing. Hell, we probably have a few guys into toothless hookers, but hey, whatever floats out boats, right? The bottom line is, I could care less about most of these topics. But, I care a great deal about the guys posting them and if it makes them happy, it makes me happy. That's what TRF is and always was all about. So, come on, let's drop this bickering sh!t and get back to being the old TRF family again. I told you all before, you never met a guy that would never be found dead on a computer forum more than me. Then I found TRF. You guys and the bond shared by all here is what made me stay and become such a big part of this place. Please, let's not change that now. :cheers:

Yeah, I agree with Craig here. :thumbsup:

Like any family we have a few fallouts from time to time but lets not make them into a big deal. This site is special, its special because of the integration of its members, despite our many differences in culture, religion and country.

I used to think the majority of Rolex owners were materialistic tossers........ Until I came here. :thumbsup:

Some members post a lot of threads, others post primarily about other brands such as Panerai etc, others post pictures of birds (both varieties!), others keep us amused with jokes, others post great factual Rolex information and there are some that rarely post yet enjoy the atmosphere and banter on this forum. All have a passion or they wouldn't be here. We need to all respect that. This forum is different and its refreshing and that is an attractive thing on the net in this day and age. Lets not lose sight of that. :thumbsup:

BOTH these posts get a ..... :thumbsup:

[Gedanken]

Craig and Justin, a big thank you for bringing everybody back to what it's really all about! :cheers: :thumbsup: