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FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.

 
Coolness!I assume the big contest is coming back, too?
Yes it will be $35,000 this year (We are eliminating the $10,000 part 2 of the contest going forward). The contest should be a lot better too as we are not dictating how many of each position you must take (just constrained by salary and total roster spots so one team may have 2 QBs and another might have 5). We are also tweaking the scoring to create more variability between the lineups. Full contest rules will be posted soon.
 
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Footballguys.com Three Year Subscription ($60.95)

All Premium Content from now until Super Bowl 43 (Feb. 2009)
I have a note into Keith Overton to change that to Feb 2010. Three year subscription is for 2007, 2008 and 2009. The 2009 subscription ends with the Superbowl (that plays February 2010)
 
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DD and JB, I cannot express how much fun it has been to see this site grow to what it presently is. I am sure some people will nitpick but I think you get an awful lot for $20 a year roughly...$1 a week for all the stats, you can't get this stuff out of the newspapers if you tried. And of course the forums which are free but I like to think $5-$10 of my subscription ends up going to the boards to keep them up.

And another thing, the yearly mag is awesome. I have the Reggie Bush cover one sitting next to my computer now and I reference it quite a lot, really loved it as much or more than any other publications I have liked in the past including FFIndex and the like.

Peace out...

 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.

Big Efforts for 2007:

MyFootballguys - Possibly the most exciting project we have ever developed. This area will allow users to define multiple profiles based on each of their leagues. These profiles will then allow you to create custom SOS, custom Top 200 lists, Forward lists (looking at week 7 when it's only week 4), custom projections / rankings and view past stats all catered to your scoring criteria. Players that are on your roster (or you are targeting for trades, etc) can be assigned to the MyTeam against said profiles. This is likely to become the most important page of the Footballguys.com subscription.

MyFBGMail - Is your mailbox getting stuffed with too much info? You will now be able to select the following features (Breaking News, Cheatsheets, Players in the News, Monday Injury Report, Upgrades/Downgrades, Waiver Wire report, Sleepers, Rushing/Passing Matchups, Random Shots) and decide which ones you want delivered to your inbox.

Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
:goodposting:
 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..

I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?

How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?

The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..

Ckev

 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP. 3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile. 4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another. I think you're going to like it.
 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..

I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?

How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?

The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..

Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."

2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP.

3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile.

4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.

5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another.

I think you're going to like it.
That is an understatement if its as great as it sounds.
 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP. 3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile. 4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another. I think you're going to like it.
:lmao:
 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP. 3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile. 4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another. I think you're going to like it.
6. And then you get free beer for the rest of your life...
 
More on the MyTeam thing:

It's really going to be more of an inseason tool than a preseason tool. As of right now, here are the features that are already in place. All these features will be customized to your scoring system(s) with your players highlighted.

Preseason

1. View prior year stats (back to 1985 for the money positions, back to 2001 I think for the rest).

2. View projections from any staffer who submits them.

Inseason

1. Custom weekly cheatsheets, again sorted by your scoring system with your players highlighted.

2. Custom "forward" cheatsheets, with projections from the current week through the end of the season.

3. MyTeam page. This will be similar to the current MyTeam page, except it will be easier to manage. This also has some preseason utility.

4. Custom SOS.

 
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:D FBG subscribers are already dominating their leagues... Imagine now with MyFBG...

1. Pay subscription;

2. Enter scoring systems and corresponding teams;

3. Set your lineups according to FBG;

4. Go undefeated;

5. Use some of your earnings to go back to point 1.

:yes:

 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.
:D David, that is a great deal for the three year subscription. I just plunked my 60.95 down. Now tell the truth... y'all are gonna really sell 10,000 of those 3 year subscriptions huh? Just between you and me. Marketing ploy? :yes:

 
More on the MyTeam thing:

It's really going to be more of an inseason tool than a preseason tool. As of right now, here are the features that are already in place. All these features will be customized to your scoring system(s) with your players highlighted.

Preseason

1. View prior year stats (back to 1985 for the money positions, back to 2001 I think for the rest).

2. View projections from any staffer who submits them.

Inseason

1. Custom weekly cheatsheets, again sorted by your scoring system with your players highlighted.

2. Custom "forward" cheatsheets, with projections from the current week through the end of the season.

3. MyTeam page. This will be similar to the current MyTeam page, except it will be easier to manage. This also has some preseason utility.

4. Custom SOS.
OMG!!! :banned:
 
The database alone is worth the price of the subscription. And so are the forums. And the subscriber contest. Plus the WSLs, PDSLs and SSLs, fantastic articles like "The Life of a Stud," "Rearview QB SOS," daily injury reports and plenty of other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting.

IOW...if you haven't ponied up yet, stop dicking around and give them your money.

 
All right I added another 3 years for that good price and when will the "MyFootballGuy" portion be up, I know its early :hot:

I've spent the last 4 weeks looking for a "better" site and "forums" -Not becasue I don't like FBG but I'm always looking something better..

I went with another site for 2007 and paid $25 last week, however after seeing the MyFootball addition I just dropped $60 for 3 years for FBG. And have realized I just wasted $25 on another site..

So now I'm.... :rant:

Thanks for all your hard work and the forums are definitely the best on the net, some of the contributors are really really good which generates some great discussion.

Thanks Ckev

 
The salmonstud just dropped the $60. Surprising enough in 2 of my $100 leagues with my old high school buddies I'm the only one that shows up with a nice Footballguys VBD Spreadsheet customized to our scoring system. Of course the "Footballguys" at the top is whited out & I tell the guys I make the spreadsheets myself. 1/2 the guys have Yahoo or CBS rankings. It's like taking candy from a baby. The Draft Dominator and other drafting tools are well worth the $20, let alone the weekly updates, etc.

FBG getting into dynasty rankings more is a huge step in the right direction. Keep up the great work guys! :rant:

 
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Full redesign of the website - The new layout will not debut until late June/early July, but efforts are already underway to get Footballguys.com a new professional looking website. The goal is easier navigation and tighter integration of content while updating the look.
Ughhhhh. Should I be worried? If you need a really good blue-print of what makes a good web site go to ESPN.com and do the oppisite in almost every way. Almost every sports related website that "updates the look" goes down the slippery slope towards ESPN.com or CNET.com. I just hope there's not too many flash images and laser beams and annoying video ads for **** pills..... please just keep it simple. That's what some of us enjoyed so much about the "old"(current) website. If I'm on my phone waiting for 15min someplace I can easily load a few pages and read them while I wait. There's not a lot of goofy graphics or stupid photo's. I realize there's a lo-fi version for cell users but the lo-fi is a little too lo-fi for a lot of people(not a criticism) and the full verison of the website is lo-fi enough that you don't have to use the lo-fi most of the time. So far.MyFootballguys sounds like a winner and I can't wait to see how well it actually works. Each year I seem to spend less and less time on FF and it seems like this is going to be another great shortcut tool so I can get the quality info I used to have to dig through in a very quick/easy manor. Well done.

 
The database alone is worth the price of the subscription. And so are the forums. And the subscriber contest. Plus the WSLs, PDSLs and SSLs, fantastic articles like "The Life of a Stud," "Rearview QB SOS," daily injury reports and plenty of other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting.IOW...if you haven't ponied up yet, stop dicking around and give them your money.
:confused: Sorry if this was asked alread but is there a roadmap for sharing profiles between Draft Dominator and your FBG account? Keep up the good work. For the few years I have been here, the service has consistently gotten better. Each year I always try another service simultatenously and FBG has always been a better experience.
 
More on the MyTeam thing:

It's really going to be more of an inseason tool than a preseason tool. As of right now, here are the features that are already in place. All these features will be customized to your scoring system(s) with your players highlighted.

Preseason

1. View prior year stats (back to 1985 for the money positions, back to 2001 I think for the rest).

2. View projections from any staffer who submits them.

Inseason

1. Custom weekly cheatsheets, again sorted by your scoring system with your players highlighted.

2. Custom "forward" cheatsheets, with projections from the current week through the end of the season.

3. MyTeam page. This will be similar to the current MyTeam page, except it will be easier to manage. This also has some preseason utility.

4. Custom SOS.
The "Inseason" items sound similar to what Lineup Dominator does, will that program still be offered as well or will it only be available through the MyTeam website options?
 
Just as an interesting juxtaposition...I know many people used to read Ourlads for their depth charts [myself included]. I knew they were going 100% subscription this year, but since I like the format I thought I might subscribe anyway, how much could it cost just to depth charts, right?

$25 for DEPTH CHARTS. Nothing else. DEPTH CHARTS.

I sometimes wish I wasn't on staff at FBG because it precludes me from experiencing one of the best values in the web-based information arena.

 
Just so I understand the MyFootballGuys option..I have a team with Yahoo and one with MFL, obvisouly they both have different scoring systems. This option will allow you to customize scoring system for both teams CORRECT ?? Of course, if that is the case then all the stats presented wil be based on your own individual scoring sytem for each team ?How many teams can you have in your MyFootballGuys account ?The reason I ask, I've seen some sites let you put in mulitple teams but with only one scoring system. Which is useless..Ckev
It works like this:1. You go to an admin area, where you can define up to 5 "profiles."2. With each profile, you associate a scoring system. This includes the money positions, as well as PK, TD, and IDP. 3. With each profile, you name the players (and/or Team Ds) that you want be associated with that profile. 4. You then set a "default" profile if you want. Or you can opt to have FBG scoring be your default.5. Now when you go to, say, look at the current year's stats, they will be sorted according to your default scoring system and your default players will be highlighted so you can easily find them. There will be a menu at the top that will allow you to switch the same page from one profile to another. I think you're going to like it.
Outstanding. I am looking forward to it. :boxing: :banned:
 
FBG is now taking subscriptions:

Earlybird Pricing:

1 year ($20.95), 3 year ($60.95)

Earlybird pricing will remain until June 1st. Price will then be $26.95 for one year. We will sell 2,000 three-year subscriptions and then eliminate that option.
:banned: David, that is a great deal for the three year subscription. I just plunked my 60.95 down. Now tell the truth... y'all are gonna really sell 10,000 of those 3 year subscriptions huh? Just between you and me. Marketing ploy? :boxing:
No we will really cut it off at 2,000. It makes no sense selling a ton of these for us unless we had a need for the money (big acquisition or something).
 
videoguy505 said:
The "Inseason" items sound similar to what Lineup Dominator does, will that program still be offered as well or will it only be available through the MyTeam website options?
Both will exist. Our goal this year is to shuffle some things between staffers so that projections and forward projections come out as early as possible. Our goal is to get both done by Wednesday night. This should make both of these tools very powerful.Essentially we are taking a lot of the Lineup Dominator's functionality to the web. The Lineup Dominator has more scoring choices (and some other unique features though). Bringing the core to the web though allows us to integrate the news, stats, etc.
 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.

 
I also already paid for a 1 year subscription earlier. I'm being charged more because I signed up earlier? Also, if I sign up for the three year,, will thjat extend my subscription length to 4 years since I've already paid for one? I'm not real happy that because I paid earlier that I am being charged more.

 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately for giving FBG our money sooner.ETA: Sorry, too much wine makes me say silly things sometimes

 
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hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
:rolleyes:the s*** is going to hit the fan!so I'll ask the question again, regarding those of us in yr 2 of a previous 3yr deal....can we reup w/3 more, for a total of 5 paid in advance?and can those poor shlubs already in for '07 add on a 3 yr, to take them thru '07-10 season, into Super Bowl '11?
 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
LOL
There are two types of loyal...1) Signing up immediately loyal

2) Been around long enough to know that there's always an early bird discount loyal

Evidently "been around loyal" > "signup up immediately loyal"

Actually I don't recall being able to sign up early in the past.

 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
LOL
There are two types of loyal...1) Signing up immediately loyal

2) Been around long enough to know that there's always an early bird discount loyal

Evidently "been around loyal" > "signup up immediately loyal"

Actually I don't recall being able to sign up early in the past.
Hah. Ok, maybe the wine was getting to me last night. Perhaps "loyal" wasn't the right word. I've been a subscriber for a few years. Yes, I knew there was an discount for signing up early, but if I recall it was usually in effect when they started taking subscriptions. Every year, they talk about raising prices - I perhaps just assumed that was the correct price. It's only $5, but it does bother me on principle (especially since there hasn't really been any paid content yet).

Lunch should be cheaper than dinner, earlybird special or not....

 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
LOL
There are two types of loyal...1) Signing up immediately loyal

2) Been around long enough to know that there's always an early bird discount loyal

Evidently "been around loyal" > "signup up immediately loyal"

Actually I don't recall being able to sign up early in the past.
I'm not sure exactly what "loyal" means. I know what "investment" means. Subscribing, has nothing to do with being loyal, but "investing" in a product and expecting a good return. I was a long time lurking, never sign on to the board. The Pool impressed me so with the knowledge of the sharks that I decided to sign up, I didn't subcribe right away. This will make the third year to subscribe, not because of loyalty but because the product(s) is/are the BEST I've seen.

So far I've been very happy with my return on "investment." Which is why I'll invest again this year.

I do recall there being an early sign up, at least last year I know for a fact that there was.

:twopennies:

 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
LOL
There are two types of loyal...1) Signing up immediately loyal

2) Been around long enough to know that there's always an early bird discount loyal

Evidently "been around loyal" > "signup up immediately loyal"

Actually I don't recall being able to sign up early in the past.
I'm not sure exactly what "loyal" means. I know what "investment" means. Subscribing, has nothing to do with being loyal, but "investing" in a product and expecting a good return. I was a long time lurking, never sign on to the board. The Pool impressed me so with the knowledge of the sharks that I decided to sign up, I didn't subcribe right away. This will make the third year to subscribe, not because of loyalty but because the product(s) is/are the BEST I've seen.

So far I've been very happy with my return on "investment." Which is why I'll invest again this year.

I do recall there being an early sign up, at least last year I know for a fact that there was.

:twopennies:
Doesn't matter what your definition of loyal is. The point of both of these posts, as well as mine is why should someone be required to pay more than an "early bird special", if they already signed up even earlier? Doersn't seem fair, no matter what the reason was for signing up. $5 lost isn't going to kill any of us, but it doesn't seem right or as if football guys is acting in good faith to charge someone more who signed up earlier than the suposed early birds. It also would have been nice to have had some sort of response to an understandable concern. Love the site and the product, I'd just like to not be penalized for buying into it earlier.
 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
:scared: the s*** is going to hit the fan!

so I'll ask the question again, regarding those of us in yr 2 of a previous 3yr deal....can we reup w/3 more, for a total of 5 paid in advance?

and can those poor shlubs already in for '07 add on a 3 yr, to take them thru '07-10 season, into Super Bowl '11?
:thumbup: I'd like to know this also.

BTW, can't wait for the new rollout - the new features look great. Not ###-kissing but you guys are far & away the best FF source on the web.

 
hmm.. So early bird is 20 dollars and I subscribed a few weeks earlier then this deal and had to pay 25... That sounds real fair.
Exactly - I was going to post the same thing. Doesn't seem right that we had to pay $5 more for being more loyal and signing up immediately...David?
LOL
There are two types of loyal...1) Signing up immediately loyal

2) Been around long enough to know that there's always an early bird discount loyal

Evidently "been around loyal" > "signup up immediately loyal"

Actually I don't recall being able to sign up early in the past.
I'm not sure exactly what "loyal" means. I know what "investment" means. Subscribing, has nothing to do with being loyal, but "investing" in a product and expecting a good return. I was a long time lurking, never sign on to the board. The Pool impressed me so with the knowledge of the sharks that I decided to sign up, I didn't subcribe right away. This will make the third year to subscribe, not because of loyalty but because the product(s) is/are the BEST I've seen.

So far I've been very happy with my return on "investment." Which is why I'll invest again this year.

I do recall there being an early sign up, at least last year I know for a fact that there was.

:twopennies:
Doesn't matter what your definition of loyal is. The point of both of these posts, as well as mine is why should someone be required to pay more than an "early bird special", if they already signed up even earlier? Doersn't seem fair, no matter what the reason was for signing up. $5 lost isn't going to kill any of us, but it doesn't seem right or as if football guys is acting in good faith to charge someone more who signed up earlier than the suposed early birds. It also would have been nice to have had some sort of response to an understandable concern. Love the site and the product, I'd just like to not be penalized for buying into it earlier.
I certainly mean no disrespect, but you agreed to a price of purchase for a product/service. I've never seen someone purchase a car, week later car on sale, owner take car back because it's now at a cheaper price.Bottom line, you agreed with the price of purchase.

 

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