Business Card Box on a Van

[cjd]

I just saw a business card box on the side of a parked van.

It struck me as a really cheap, clever and simple advertising idea for those of you in white vanland.

(btw - it didn't work for me because even though I thought it was a cool idea I couldn't tell from the van, what his business was so I didn't feel motivated to take a card. I imagine that it works quite well on builder's vans parked outside a house having some work done. Bet they get ripped off though.)

<<Link removed because it points to a virus-infected website>>
http://www.bizcardbox.co.uk/

 

[Faevilangel]

I just saw a business card box on the side of a parked van.

It struck me as a really cheap, clever and simple advertising idea for those of you in white vanland.

(btw - it didn't work for me because even though I thought it was a cool idea I couldn't tell from the van, what his business was so I didn't feel motivated to take a card. I imagine that it works quite well on builder's vans parked outside a house having some work done. Bet they get ripped off though.)
http://www.bizcardbox.co.uk/

Trojan on that website cjd. I would remove it quick.

This was a warning I recieved from Avast when visiting the site.

 

[PayVector]

Was fine for me. Sometimes virus scanners show false positives.

 

[WebWizard]

Same here.. hmm. nice call!

 

[genuinegraphics]

You need remove the link quick!

Mine just picked it up as a virus too.

 

[cjd]

Can't be done I'm afraid, needs a mod.

(I'm not seeing a problem - but then I use Linux and Mac.)

 

[genuinegraphics]

It's my anti-virus software that picked it up. Using Avast but mods will probably do it soon.

Hopefully no one that's not protected won't click on it....

 

[MASSEY]

Glad i scrolled down lol, i currently have no virus software and my windows defender is off.

I would have been screwed lol

 

[Faevilangel]

Glad i scrolled down lol, i currently have no virus software and my windows defender is off.

I would have been screwed lol

get it sorted NOW, you won't always have me around to warn you

 

[MASSEY]

get it sorted NOW, you won't always have me around to warn you

Im really lazy with things like that. Good heads up though.

 

[Beachcomber]

How weird - I've just last week been thinking of a leaflet / card holder on the van would be feasable / legal?

I was thinking some kind of perspex box with a sprung lid - what whas the one you saw like?

 

[Faevilangel]

Im really lazy with things like that. Good heads up though.

Trust me, get it sorted. Took me 6 hours to thoroughly clean someones pc, that had no AV installed. Takes 5 minutes to install.

http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Had to reformat whole pc, then do a through sweep of the hdd and then install the protection they should have had.

Avast is great cos it warns you when it sees a virus within a website. It's not 100% effective but it's a good indication. Always do a weekly scan

 

[Cornish Steve]

Link is removed. To close the loop, maybe someone (CJD?) could inform the site owner of the problem.

 

[LicensedToTrade]

I just saw a business card box on the side of a parked van.

It struck me as a really cheap, clever and simple advertising idea for those of you in white vanland.

(btw - it didn't work for me because even though I thought it was a cool idea I couldn't tell from the van, what his business was so I didn't feel motivated to take a card. I imagine that it works quite well on builder's vans parked outside a house having some work done. Bet they get ripped off though.)

<<Link removed because it points to a virus-infected website>>

Is it really worth dodging 3 lanes of traffic and chasing a ford transit down the M25 for a window cleaner's card?

 

[cjd]

Link is removed. To close the loop, maybe someone (CJD?) could inform the site owner of the problem.

I have no personal interest in the site - just thought it was a nifty idea.

Here's an American version of it.

(Yes, it's a plastic box with a lid)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxLlf7Dj1qw

 

[cjd]

Is it really worth dodging 3 lanes of traffic and chasing a ford transit down the M25 for a window cleaner's card?

Whatever floats your boat - might be a new game on Top Gear.

But for £11 it strikes me a damn fine investment. The idea is that when your van is PARKED people can pick up your card. Mostly if you're a trades person you van will be parked outside the house you're working at.

Best buy more than one though, they must get knicked regularly.

 

[yooneeq]

I can imagine parked in the wrong area they can be stolen from the side of the van... great idea though...

 

[Steve202]

I was looking at these the other week. They are a nice idea but I can imagine them getting nicked.

Wouldn't it damage the paintwork if someone ripped it off your van?

 

[vvaannmmaann]

So as to avoid any virus type problems.................

 

[the locksmith]

One of my neighbours has a cleaning business and uses something similar but it just holds some business cards. Clips over the window so unless they are really determined it should stay put.

Slightly off subject... but another neighbour has these magnetic signs on his van ... or should I say he did... I found them down the back of some bushes while walking the dogs ! No doubt somebody thought it was a great laugh to pull them off.

 

[MASSEY]

No doubt somebody thought it was a great laugh to pull them off.

The immature side of me finds that funny