Back To General Discussion

Advertising Question

  • grinch2171
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Feb 11, 2004
  • Posts: 6740
  • Loc: Martinsburg, WV
  • Status: Online

Post April 9th, 2008, 5:19 am

I didn't really think this fit into any other forum so I am putting it here.

The other day someone contacted me about advertising on my personal website. I thought this as odd so I replied to him and asked for details. What he wants to do is place a paragraph (50 to 150 words) on 6 pages. The content will be relevant to my site's content and will link to non-spammy websites. Each paragraph will have 4 to 5 links. I can place the paragraphs anywhere I want on the page and can edit the paragraph if he agrees. For this he will pay me a one-time fee of $175 USD.

One part of me is thinking this is an easy way to make quick easy money. Another part of me isn't too sure about this. Other than the cash I don't see any other benefit to having his paragraphs on my site.

Any thoughts?
‎"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." Maj. Gen. James Mattis
  • Anonymous
  • Bot
  • No Avatar
  • Joined: 25 Feb 2008
  • Posts: ?
  • Loc: Ozzuland
  • Status: Online

Post April 9th, 2008, 5:19 am

  • Don2007
  • Web Master
  • Web Master
  • No Avatar
  • Joined: Nov 21, 2006
  • Posts: 4924
  • Loc: NY
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 5:43 am

You made a good move posting here first. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that you have a good opportunity to make some money. The bad news is that, he is offering a price only a sucker would take. I probably would have told him $175 per month. Your space is worth much more than he is offering. Learn about banner ads, click throughs and web ads in general. Start with the sites below but don't stop there.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-advertising1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click-through_rate

Don't make any deal until you study what others are doing.
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
  • George L.
  • Bronze Member
  • Bronze Member
  • No Avatar
  • Joined: Nov 05, 2007
  • Posts: 2206
  • Loc: Malaysia
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 7:44 am

Did you ask how has he come to know your website?
  • grinch2171
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Feb 11, 2004
  • Posts: 6740
  • Loc: Martinsburg, WV
  • Status: Online

Post April 9th, 2008, 7:50 am

He said he found it while doing relevant searches.
‎"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." Maj. Gen. James Mattis
  • George L.
  • Bronze Member
  • Bronze Member
  • No Avatar
  • Joined: Nov 05, 2007
  • Posts: 2206
  • Loc: Malaysia
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 7:58 am

No paper agreement? i were you, it sounds a little sudden, but I would think of more into giving it a try.
Cuz i need some cash now :P
//this post can be bias
  • jflynn
  • Mastermind
  • Mastermind
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Jun 23, 2006
  • Posts: 2300
  • Loc: Baker City, Oregon
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 8:10 am

then your stuck with his crap on your site "forever". for $175, that isn't worth it. What if you remove the site from the net? Do you have to give the money back?
Stand Up! STand Up and Shout!
  • Bigwebmaster
  • Site Admin
  • Site Admin
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Dec 20, 2002
  • Posts: 8922
  • Loc: Seattle, WA & Phoenix, AZ
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 8:12 am

I would never do a one time fee for advertising like that. Advertising like that should be for a finite amount of time, otherwise you are stuck leaving that content and links on your website forever. Tell him $175.00 USD for one year (Or another timeframe you are comfortable with), after that everything will be removed unless he wants to renew.
Ozzu Hosting - Want your website on a fast server like Ozzu?
  • ATNO/TW
  • Super Moderator
  • Super Moderator
  • User avatar
  • Joined: May 28, 2003
  • Posts: 23404
  • Loc: Woodbridge VA
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 8:28 am

What ^^he^^ said.
"There's no place like 127.0.0.1 except for ::1."
Alexandria Networks. Leader in IT consulting for associations/non-profits, and small to medium sized businesses around the northern Virginia and Washington D.C. metro area.
  • grinch2171
  • Moderator
  • Genius
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Feb 11, 2004
  • Posts: 6740
  • Loc: Martinsburg, WV
  • Status: Online

Post April 9th, 2008, 8:39 am

I was kind of thinking the same thing. $175 for an eternity of advertising is not a good deal for me.
‎"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." Maj. Gen. James Mattis
  • vetofunk
  • A SEO GUY
  • Mastermind
  • User avatar
  • Joined: Jan 27, 2004
  • Posts: 2253
  • Loc: Chicago
  • Status: Offline

Post April 9th, 2008, 11:43 am

He is pretty much paying you for text links. You need to be careful about this because Google is cracking down on sites that are selling links...the sellers, not the buyers.

You could get penalized for this. I wouldn't risk it...especially for only $175.00. If you still want to do this, I would request a monthly or yearly fee.

Page 1 of 1

Post Information

  • Total Posts in this topic: 10 posts
  • Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 110 guests
  • You cannot post new topics in this forum
  • You cannot reply to topics in this forum
  • You cannot edit your posts in this forum
  • You cannot delete your posts in this forum
  • You cannot post attachments in this forum
 
 

© 2011 Unmelted, LLC. Ozzu® is a registered trademark of Unmelted, LLC.