Server finance

[BluIceCube]

Hello,
I really need to get my server off the ground, it has been dragging on since last October, a lot of that time I haven't spent much time on it but I think i am in a position for it's launch on the Friday or Saturday after this one.

I need some tips on advertising, where to, forum structure, what to advertise. What do i need to promote my server, as for a good banner. I am looking into animated banners, I have a few already but it needs updating as the server is better now. What do I need in terms of a great website, on a small budget. I am thinking of buycraft and a custom theme. I want to look into xenforo as the server grows and I also DO NOT want an enjin site, i would rather have no website than have an enjin, it just devalues server's, it's horrible generic look and it wouldn't reflect my server putting player's off due to the lack of quality.

I might be getting a loan from my brother, he has 100GBP, (pound sign won't work, sorry). Of which i believe i might be able to get up to 50GBP from it and I currently have about 20GBP, about another 10GBP coming my way in the next week so in total:

What can I do on 80GBP, what is the best way to spend it ?

I really want:
buycraft premium/ultimate (i prefer premium because ultimate is about 25% of my budget :/)
buycraft theme - custom. Something nice and simple maybe with a bright blue background or some minecraft related image as a background.
Server icon
Server logo

What I would like: (not a big priority)
Paid server advertising
Server trailer

Can anyone give advice ?

Thanks

 

[Annie]

Hello,
I really need to get my server off the ground, it has been dragging on since last October, a lot of that time I haven't spent much time on it but I think i am in a position for it's launch on the Friday or Saturday after this one.

I need some tips on advertising, where to, forum structure, what to advertise. What do i need to promote my server, as for a good banner. I am looking into animated banners, I have a few already but it needs updating as the server is better now. What do I need in terms of a great website, on a small budget. I am thinking of buycraft and a custom theme. I want to look into xenforo as the server grows and I also DO NOT want an enjin site, i would rather have no website than have an enjin, it just devalues server's, it's horrible generic look and it wouldn't reflect my server putting player's off due to the lack of quality.

I might be getting a loan from my brother, he has 100GBP, (pound sign won't work, sorry). Of which i believe i might be able to get up to 50GBP from it and I currently have about 20GBP, about another 10GBP coming my way in the next week so in total:

What can I do on 80GBP, what is the best way to spend it ?

I really want:
buycraft premium/ultimate (i prefer premium because ultimate is about 25% of my budget :/)
buycraft theme - custom. Something nice and simple maybe with a bright blue background or some minecraft related image as a background.
Server icon
Server logo

What I would like: (not a big priority)
Paid server advertising
Server trailer

Can anyone give advice ?

Thanks

I can make a banner based off of my templates for cheap or a custom one for 5 pounds. http://www.mc-market.org/threads/96187/#post-1099313

 

[Satan]

Use minecraftmarket, 15 euro for lifetime, better than buycraft lots of free features. Hope you get it all figured out

 

[BluIceCube]

Do you think i should sell my packages in USD currency ?
I think most minecrafters are from USA so maybe it is best and they might get confused if it was in a different currency.
I am from the UK though, do paypal charge for currency conversions etc