Watch Shoemoney Tools get a new logo on 99designs - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

Drake · 03-02-2009, 12:33 PM

I was wandering around 99designs.com and ran across a listing for a logo for "Internet Marketing Tools" which sparked my interest. I clicked the link and look what I found for the brief:

ShoeMoney Tools is relaunching their website http://tools.shoemoney.com and are looking for a kickass logo. The Shoemoney "S" must be incorporated in the new logo, but other than that they are giving you the creative freedom.

So I guess they got sick of the clipart logo here:
https://tools.shoemoney.com/

You can find the logo contest here:

99designs Internet Marketing Tools Logo

If some of you made logos and entered it, there would be little I could do to stop you. Of course they will 1 Star you like they have been doing to most of the entries.

BeerNuts · 03-02-2009, 06:47 PM

LOL those logos are horrible and some don't even have his S in them.

Fatbat · 03-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Yeah, in fairness most of those ARE 1 star efforts. He's also offering $300 which is more than the usual $100-150 for a logo on there.

TFLNetwork · 03-02-2009, 06:58 PM

They are all just basic designs. Keep the clipart Shoe.

nachoninja · 03-02-2009, 07:04 PM

pretty sure no one gives a fuck

amateursurgeon · 03-02-2009, 07:38 PM

Why the fuck does Shoemoney's tool need its own logo? It is going to start its own career in late night television or something?

JoshTodd · 03-02-2009, 08:07 PM

None of those look any better than what he has... Waste of $300 bucks. Spend the money on creating a new tool or something.

geekcognito · 03-02-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nachoninja

pretty sure no one gives a fuck

Exactly. I had to read the original post twice to make sure I didn't miss the important part. This thread is just as useless as something on TMZ.

SitPoMk · 03-02-2009, 08:52 PM

Why was one of the shittiest logos chosen, I could have done better

vinny lingo · 03-02-2009, 11:31 PM

99designs Designs by mattblancarte

This shit was the winning design? WTF?

sgtryan · 03-02-2009, 11:32 PM

Close this shit please... thanks for wasting my time!

jeff_p · 03-03-2009, 12:44 AM

as a designer, some of the work on that site is appalling for the amount of money offered.

larrybn · 03-03-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinny lingo

99designs Designs by mattblancarte

This shit was the winning design? WTF?

Seriously, that really is crazy. $300 for that!

Bofu2U · 03-03-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_p

as a designer, some of the work on that site is appalling for the amount of money offered.

Agreed.

cliqz · 03-03-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtryan

Close this shit please... thanks for wasting my time!

I find it highly unlikely that you read the thread title and thought you'd find anything other than what you found in here when you clicked it and read it.

But hey... fake outrage gets the laughs right?

nvanprooyen · 03-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amateursurgeon

Why the fuck does Shoemoney's tool need its own logo? It is going to start its own career in late night television or something?

I heard Vince & Shoe are gonna tag team the slapchop in an infomercial extravaganza.

Dr_Ngo · 03-03-2009, 03:36 PM

99 designs is really good for outsourcing graphics projects, don't let this shitty contest result deter you from trying them out.

geekcognito · 03-03-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Ngo

99 designs is really good for outsourcing graphics projects, don't let this shitty contest result deter you from trying them out.

Your avatar makes me want to weep for all mankind.

amateursurgeon · 03-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvanprooyen

I heard Vince & Shoe are gonna tag team the slapchop in an infomercial extravaganza.

Vince slapping shoe's chops?

I'm so glad I don't have a television.

dreamache · 03-03-2009, 06:54 PM

wow this is the perfect opportunity to spam my recent blog post on design contests..

Design Contests are 93% FAIL. | Freeloaders | Free Video Tutorials

Drake · 03-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliqz

I find it highly unlikely that you read the thread title and thought you'd find anything other than what you found in here when you clicked it and read it.

But hey... fake outrage gets the laughs right?

You know that was what I was thinking. It ain't post of the year, and I was a little buzzed when I posted it. But 19 responses, 458 views and an accurate title? If the title was linkbait or not honest, but Christ.

If anything some people learned about 99 designs. Personally I think that contest failed a bit because no one there knew them, and they made them use the main part of their logo, and it was only $300 and supposedly they are rolling.

I got about 40 logos on my last design on 99designs and about 6 were keepers.

dreamache · 03-03-2009, 07:08 PM

here's probably some of the most popular articles about design contests..

Logo design contests are bad for business | David Airey » graphic designer, logo designer
http://www.logodesignlove.com/logo-design-contests
http://www.thelogofactory.com/librar...-contests.html

barman · 03-03-2009, 08:55 PM

NO SPEC

subigo · 03-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Those all sucked hard. I wouldn't have taken the winner for free.

Fatbat · 03-03-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamache

wow this is the perfect opportunity to spam my recent blog post on design contests...

Nice post. Couldn't agree more. I've been tempted to enter a few at 99 designs because of the brand or something that I liked about the contest, but I never have because I know it's a waste of time.

You only confirmed that the "client" often picks a crappy design with your sweet examples.

If you've ever done a 3 mockup presentation for a client and had them pick your least favorite you know the chances aren't good that they'll get it right when presented with 50 or 100 choices.

Lord B · 03-03-2009, 11:12 PM

Well, it isn't about contests or crowd-sourcing. I get my best logos this way only -- been using SitePoint for that since 2003. In case you don't already know, WickedFire also got it's logo from there.

It is more about how the contest holder decides the contest to go. You have to provide direction all along the way -- and give feedback very actively as to what changes would you want.

Take a look at 99designs Curry Cocaine [Logo] and see what sort of awesome results we got -- I can't be more proud of my logo. However, I and Mattias worked our ass off at giving feedback and helping the designers all along the way for the stuff.

Fatbat · 03-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord B

Take a look at 99designs Curry Cocaine [Logo] and see what sort of awesome results we got -- I can't be more proud of my logo. However, I and Mattias worked our ass off at giving feedback and helping the designers all along the way for the stuff.

I'd love to look, but the other problem with 99 designs is that it hardly ever loads for me.

gamernz · 03-03-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord B

Well, it isn't about contests or crowd-sourcing. I get my best logos this way only -- been using SitePoint for that since 2003. In case you don't already know, WickedFire also got it's logo from there.

It is more about how the contest holder decides the contest to go. You have to provide direction all along the way -- and give feedback very actively as to what changes would you want.

Take a look at 99designs Curry Cocaine [Logo] and see what sort of awesome results we got -- I can't be more proud of my logo. However, I and Mattias worked our ass off at giving feedback and helping the designers all along the way for the stuff.

Some really good designs on that contest, better than some of the other ones I have crossed at 99Desgins.

dreamache · 03-03-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord B

Well, it isn't about contests or crowd-sourcing. I get my best logos this way only -- been using SitePoint for that since 2003. In case you don't already know, WickedFire also got it's logo from there.

It is more about how the contest holder decides the contest to go. You have to provide direction all along the way -- and give feedback very actively as to what changes would you want.

Take a look at 99designs Curry Cocaine [Logo] and see what sort of awesome results we got -- I can't be more proud of my logo. However, I and Mattias worked our ass off at giving feedback and helping the designers all along the way for the stuff.

The biggest issues with using a design contest site to help build your logo/brand are:

The large majority of designers are amateur in the idea that they're simply entering the contests to either (a) build their lack luster portfolios or (b) make money... and any designer that has to rely on contests to make money isn't doing something right.
With the first bullet point in mind, you're banking on the idea that at least one decent designer will pull through this contest and provide something quality... it's a gamble..

Yeah, of course you're going to get a ton of concepts, but most can agree those concepts are amateur at best...

However, if you choose one designer or a company that employs several key designers (usually more expensive), then you ensure that your money won't be wasted.. while the initial spending decision might be more expensive, in the end, it could turn out to be cheaper if you didn't see a logo you liked in a "crowd"-sourced environment.

Lord B · 03-04-2009, 12:16 AM

@Gary -- true. I have actually re-hired a whole lot of talent who won my contests, and still do. But at the same time, it is an excellent way to identify new talent (at cheaper prices) -- either via your own contests (which has always worked out well for me since we are usually very clear with our requirements) or by seeing other's contest.

I hire individual people too but at the same time I really love teh whole concept of Contests.

digga121 · 03-04-2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_p

as a designer, some of the work on that site is appalling for the amount of money offered.

I agree, I don't really like any of them. The one with the black background is cool though, but for $300, I was expecting something a little better. My logo on diggalive.com cost me about $30.00. It's all about finding that designer that can bang it out quickly! I think he should just stick with the original logo, and get a new tools layout. Why switch up a logo?``

Fatbat · 03-04-2009, 10:53 AM

I think it's funny, some of you are (supposedly) making MAD bank yet don't want to pay more than $30 for a logo or a landing page.

Webferret · 03-04-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatbat

I think it's funny, some of you are (supposedly) making MAD bank yet don't want to pay more than $30 for a logo or a landing page.

I'm amazed no one entered something like this:-

Drake · 03-04-2009, 11:43 AM

Hey guys just an update on this. I have some info that might embarrass shitmonkey and friends.

Should I air it or am I on the rag?

PM me and I can send it to you.

digga121 · 03-04-2009, 12:31 PM

It was a $30 logo contest, at the time I wasnt making "mad bank". Why would I pay $300 for a logo, if I had a chance to get one for cheaper, when I didn't have $300? Believe me I know how much a logo is worth, and its worth up to $1000, so when I got it, I like to spend it, and would gladly spend up to $300 for a quality logo.

03-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drake Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,247 iTrader: 21 / 100%	Watch Shoemoney Tools get a new logo on 99designs I was wandering around 99designs.com and ran across a listing for a logo for "Internet Marketing Tools" which sparked my interest. I clicked the link and look what I found for the brief: ShoeMoney Tools is relaunching their website http://tools.shoemoney.com and are looking for a kickass logo. The Shoemoney "S" must be incorporated in the new logo, but other than that they are giving you the creative freedom. So I guess they got sick of the clipart logo here: https://tools.shoemoney.com/ You can find the logo contest here: 99designs Internet Marketing Tools Logo If some of you made logos and entered it, there would be little I could do to stop you. Of course they will 1 Star you like they have been doing to most of the entries. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeerNuts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,582 iTrader: 10 / 100%	LOL those logos are horrible and some don't even have his S in them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

03-02-2009, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fatbat Advertise Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Costa del Sol, Spain Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Yeah, in fairness most of those ARE 1 star efforts. He's also offering $300 which is more than the usual $100-150 for a logo on there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ BRAD SHAW - GRAPHIC DESIGN [ WEB - PRINT - IDENTITY ] >>>

03-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
TFLNetwork Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 215/514 Posts: 1,727 iTrader: 1 / 100%	They are all just basic designs. Keep the clipart Shoe. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-02-2009, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
nachoninja Love the dog Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fleshlightville Posts: 4,065 iTrader: 2 / 100%	pretty sure no one gives a fuck Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Copeac Affiliate Network + Liquid Web VPS = $$$$$

03-02-2009, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
JoshTodd Insomnia = Income Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 898 iTrader: 3 / 100%	None of those look any better than what he has... Waste of $300 bucks. Spend the money on creating a new tool or something. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Read InsideAffiliate.net

03-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
SitPoMk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 325 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Why was one of the shittiest logos chosen, I could have done better Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
vinny lingo Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 947 iTrader: 5 / 100%	99designs Designs by mattblancarte This shit was the winning design? WTF? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-02-2009, 11:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
sgtryan Señor Ryan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2,257 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Close this shit please... thanks for wasting my time! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-03-2009, 12:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
jeff_p payperdickroll Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 151 iTrader: 0 / 0%	as a designer, some of the work on that site is appalling for the amount of money offered. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Dr_Ngo The MVP of PPC Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 688 iTrader: 0 / 0%	99 designs is really good for outsourcing graphics projects, don't let this shitty contest result deter you from trying them out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ www.twitter.com/dr_ngo

03-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
dreamache Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,575 iTrader: 7 / 100%	wow this is the perfect opportunity to spam my recent blog post on design contests.. Design Contests are 93% FAIL. \| Freeloaders \| Free Video Tutorials Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-03-2009, 07:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
dreamache Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,575 iTrader: 7 / 100%	here's probably some of the most popular articles about design contests.. Logo design contests are bad for business \| David Airey » graphic designer, logo designer http://www.logodesignlove.com/logo-design-contests http://www.thelogofactory.com/librar...-contests.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-03-2009, 08:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
barman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Internets Posts: 5,848 iTrader: 12 / 100%	NO SPEC Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Where Affiliate Marketers go for News. and Weed.

03-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
subigo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Internetland Posts: 3,787 iTrader: 15 / 100%	Those all sucked hard. I wouldn't have taken the winner for free. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ ZenSix Hosting - Shared hosting plans for $4.99/year.

03-04-2009, 10:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
Fatbat Advertise Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Costa del Sol, Spain Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I think it's funny, some of you are (supposedly) making MAD bank yet don't want to pay more than $30 for a logo or a landing page. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ BRAD SHAW - GRAPHIC DESIGN [ WEB - PRINT - IDENTITY ] >>>

03-04-2009, 11:43 AM	#34 (permalink)
Drake Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,247 iTrader: 21 / 100%	Hey guys just an update on this. I have some info that might embarrass shitmonkey and friends. Should I air it or am I on the rag? PM me and I can send it to you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-04-2009, 12:31 PM	#35 (permalink)
digga121 ajaxking Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 723 iTrader: 26 / 100%	It was a $30 logo contest, at the time I wasnt making "mad bank". Why would I pay $300 for a logo, if I had a chance to get one for cheaper, when I didn't have $300? Believe me I know how much a logo is worth, and its worth up to $1000, so when I got it, I like to spend it, and would gladly spend up to $300 for a quality logo. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Need Followers? Read Latest Review Looking for Custom Wordpress Theme (+HTML5)? Go Here! Get Twitter Followers

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