User Submitted Graphics
Alright, so if you have an idea for a FratBoard graphic it used to be that you would tell your friends, or get it on the bottom of your own board. But now, there is a way to actually submit your designs to our online store, and make $5 for every board sold. If you dont get it, check out http://fratboards.com/submit. We have been getting tons of designs, many of which have already recieved the required 15 likes on facebook, and are in our store. Now, here are a few details, so you can learn from a few of the problems we have already run into.
Boundaries
For one, dont make super large design. The design should only be in the center area of the board. We may be able to do graphics over the whole board eventually, but for now, its just not possible.
Crests
Also, it has come to our attention that crests and fraternity symbols are trademarked. Who woulda thunk. We are in the process of becoming licensed, but just know that if it has a greek crest, logo, or name, it is going to end up costing a lot more. So for now, we can't pay you for these. We are happy to put em up in the store for your frat bros to enjoy nationally, but we cant fiscally compensate you per board. Sorry!
Save a Large Copy PLEASE
ALSO, this one is IMPORTANT. Dont forget that the final product is going to have to be about 8 inches wide. Making a thumbnail version for facebook is great, but to get in the store, you will need to send us a larger version. Keep that in mind while you are making your design.
Getting Paid
We will pay you at the end of each month using PayPal. We take the number of boards sold, multiply it by 5, and send you that amount. Simple as that. We get your PayPal info when you send us the final artwork (after you get those 15 likes).
Rules
You cannot use the FratBoards store to promote another product, service, or website. If you are interested in working on some sort of cross promotional campaign, email contact@fratboards.com.
Questions?
We are seriously so happy to help. Please either shoot an email to contact@fratboards.com or hit us up using that nifty chat thing on pretty much every page other than our blog...shit. I will get to work and see if I can get it to work on our blog, too.
UPDATE: Got it to work!
Pre-Made Fratboard Graphics
It has come to our attention that not all of our FratBoard customers are graphic designers. In other words, people arent sure what to get on the bottom of their board.
In an attempt to provide all fratstars with equal opportunity for dope shit on the bottom of their boards, we are introducing “pre-made fratboard graphics.” Basically, as cool ideas come, we’ll do all the hard work, and you get to reap the reward of some amazing graphical wonderment. Courtesy of our Photoshop skillage.
So, what should you take away from this? Three things.
1. Check out our premade graphics below, and tell us what you think.
2. If you have ideas for cool graphics, let us know. Post em to our facebook.
3. FratBoards make great oars for any summer canoe trips. Water skis, too. (Water damage not covered under warranty)
We love you guys.
Carving in more ways than one
Engraving a FratBoard for the first time is like sending your first-born son to the tattoo parlor all by himself. Will he ever be the same?
We weren't sure what to expect from Carr's Trophies & Engraving, but I'm happy to say that they do some damn fine work over there. A little wood stain later, and we had one of the nicest looking FratBoard graphics to date.
Check these out, and think about getting your next FratBoard engraved. It'll look sick.
UPDATE: Life in the Frat Castle
Just woke up today, feeling fresh. Had 3 bowls of FRATLOOOOPS, still not even buzzed. Im living in the frat this summer, so my other boys are sleeping off a long night, but not me. Im at that perfect BAC of working high power machinery to start cranking out some fresh new FratBoards. If I manage to chop off an arm today and bleed to death underneath a router table, I would like my gravestone to read: Fratted Hard (1990-2011). TFTC.
We’re legal!
Guess what? Frat Life is back, and he has a FratBoard. Check out his new video, and enjoy it. (We're not responsible for any harm caused to grandmas) We like it, so give this video some love -- it's dope.
In other news, FratBoards is now a fullblown legal entity! We have all kinds of official documents and staff meetings now, and all we wear are suits. Our retainer of lawyers is working on our extensive bylaws, and we're beginning Phase II of our master plan. Expect to see fratboards in your local governments this time next week.
In truth, we can't wait to see the response to this new video. We've gone official at just the right moment, and our ensuing trademark/patent ought to keep you intellectual property thieves at bay. You hear that, Fr@tBoardz? Get outta town.
More beautiful FratBoard models are coming soon, too. Get ready.
Here comes the FratBoard train. Choo choo!
more surface area for your skating/fratting needs
Ready for updates, everybody? The FratBoard you thought you knew has a new, angular brother ready to tear up the streets. Check back in to the site to see the new shape go live, and take a gander at the new FratBoard picture album featuring our lovely product in the hands of some lovely ladies.
Find those at www.facebook.com/fratboards
If you're done with all that, get yourself ready for a brand new video featuring FratBoards. We think it's awesome; watch it, enjoy it, and tell us what you think. Stay tuned to our facebook and blog to get that news as soon as it happens.
SHAPES, everybody!
If you're like me, you know that new shapes are nothing but trouble. Rhombuses? Isosceles? Leave me alone, you goddamn shapes!
But listen to this, ladies and gentlemen: sometimes old shapes get old. That said, FratBoards is getting ready to unveil a NEW SHAPE -- one that's only gonna pique your interest to new, exciting levels. We hired all the best algorithmical men to draft our new template, and after 6 years of tireless effort, we've got something good. Stay tuned, everybody.
rejected FratBoard shapes
Jimmy Tatro – Frat Life
We plan to be working with Jimmy Tatro in the near future. Here is the video that made him famous. He's actually not much like this in person. His voice is this deep.
FaceBook “Shop Now”
Since the beginning of FratBoards, we have had an odd relationship with Facebook. To put it simply: they wont leave us alone. First off, they jacked our initials. And if they went a bit more neon-blueish, they would have jacked our color scheme as well. It is clear that Mark Zuckerberg saw the brilliance of FratBoards, and was trying to ride the wake of cash that would inevitable ensue their release to the world. It is unclear wether the popularity of Facebook is purely a result of FratBoards success, or wether it too has its own merits.
Instead of being angry, we have decided to take a more pro-active approach: send a letter to Mark Suckerberg challenging him to a game of beer pong. In order to persuade him, we have started adopting some of his so called "Face Book" as we think it is only fair, given his means of transportation.
It took a while for me to find that picture. But anyways. We now have a storefront integrated with Facebook. (Thanks to a startup called payvment). Let us know what you think of it. You get a discount for "liking" the Facebook Page. Check it out at facebook.com/fratboards.
Here is a screenshot:
Referrals Program
Alright, heres how it works.
1. We give you a unique link.
2. You post that link on facebook, twitter, whatever.
3. For every one of your friends that buys a board from that link, you get $5 bucks cash, and they get a free integrated bottle opener.
To get started go to http://fratboards.com/ref.
TERMS OF SERVICE
1. If we feel that any user is attempting to abuse the system, they will not receive reimbursement and their link will be cancelled.
2. FratBoards reserves the right to end the referrals program at any time and for any reason. For those pending orders, we reserve the right to end all reimbursements.
3. Reimbursement may be collected only for orders of $80 dollars or more. The referrals program does not include Novelty FratBoards or FratBoard Decks.
4. We reserve the right to change the terms of service at any time.