ArcadeAdmin.Com is proud to present another interview with an arcade script owner! This interview is with Aashwin, who is the owner of the new up and coming arcade script Trade Arcade Pro. I’d like to thank Aashwin for taking time out to answer a few question’s – Enjoy the interview guys and be sure to check our previous interviews!
Are you able to give us a short insight into your background?
I started programming (or making websites) so i could manage my clan site for a game. But quickly turned into a real thing. I realised that making websites is not just a hobby but actually a business. Thats really how i came into this business.
What do you do in your spare time?
Gym, Football, Friends and that’s all I can think of at the moment.
How did the idea of TAPs come to you?
I used to mod other scripts a lot but I really needed something that was mine, and that did what I wanted it to do.
What was your biggest challenge getting TAPs to where it is now?
Developing it. Theres a lot of barriers when developing a script, not just developing a script but litterly anything (Such as coding/graphical issues). The biggest problem was, keeping my self motivated and not giving up easily. Another thing was my server being a total mess on the beta day. It just made my life 3 times harder.
Do you own any other script/sites
I do run sites which is one reason I developed TAP. A few include: www.flashjolt.com , www.playonlinegames4fun.com At the moment my portfolio is rather large, so I am planning to reduce the size of the sites I own.
In the short history of TAPs which date stands out the most for you?
Probably the release day of TAPs, which was the 2nd November.
Have you taken any steps in the design of your script to accommodate for SEO?
A couple. I have included some basic features like redirecting www.mysite.com/123/SOME-RANDOM-NAME.html to www.mysite.com/123/THE-REAL-NAME.html I do believe its duplicate content and most scripts dont take that seriously. Other than that custom Meta Descriptions and title tags are the SEO things. But tbh, theres a limit in what a script can do to boost your SEO rankings
With the creation of so many different arcades, where do you think the industry will be in 5 years time?
I think arcades will slowly die out… Many people come to this business thinking they could make money within a few months and thats not the case. Many people will also give up, the sites that provide unique features and have the $$ to invest will stand out.
What are your top 5 SEO tips for arcade beginners?
Links Building
Content
Those are the 2 things I think are important
Then there is stuff such as the following are also very important;
H1 Tags
Emphasize text.
Making your site for the user not the search engine
TAPs is still very new, what are you main objectives to get a foothold in the Arcade sector?
I want to provide “good” support to my customers rather than providing no support and selling a lot of copies.
Why does your script stand out from the rest?
For the following;
GEO Trading
Graphs
Hour based stats
Are we going to see any major updates in the coming months?
Not major but minor updates like 1.2 hopefully once we can get 1.1 sorted 
1.2 will probably be more trade related updates (newer monitoring features).
For the Online Gaming industry what do you believe is the greatest challenge going forward?
Providing Unique Content.
Who is your direct rival in the Arcade Script world
I dont think there are many, but ATS is one… i am not against it either. Great script, it was the script i used to use aswell!
What is the key features that make TAPs stand out from the crowd?
GEO Trading.
What do you believe are the key points to run a successful arcade?
Unique Content
Investing money
What, in your view, is key to retaining gamers on an arcade site?
Providing somethign they are interested in rather than providing every game on the internet
