11 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
11 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Fairly big company wants a sponsored ad on my new blog! need your advice.

by satrap
8 replies
I need some help form veteran bloggers and anyone who makes money with sponsored ads.

I just received this email from a fairly big website which offers free consumer information and reviews in a variety of categories, like identity theft protection and etc. This is my first experience with this kinds of sponsored ads "opportunity" if you will. What do you think I should do? If it comes down charging them a monthly fee to place an ad on my home page, what would be a fair price? Should I even consider that at this point?...

I think their service is somehow related to my niche, but what do you guys think? Do you think their service is relevant to my topic in any way that would make it ok to mention it on my blog (either in a post or as an ad)?

This blog of mine is about paid surveys, freelancing and online money making in general. Its about 10 months or so old, and gets about 200 UV (give or take a few) a day, most of them from SEs.

Here is part of the email I received, that is the reason for opening this thread:
...I'd love to get you to link to our site— I think it would be relevant and
informative for your visitors. We're most interested in one-way linking
opportunities and we're definitely open to sponsorships or any other way to
make that happen...

I would appreciate any advice and help. Thank you.


P.S.
I realize it might not be that big of a deal. But its the first time I
have received this kind of request, so I want to learn the proper way
to respond and handle it. So please keep your bashings to yourself.
Thank you
#advice #big #blog #company #fairly #sponsored
  • Profile picture of the author OnlineMarketingSys
    Well there is a big difference between someone wanting to exchange links or pay for a single blog post and someone interested in purchasing banner advertising from you.

    Typically companies or individuals who are interested in paying a lot of money for advertising space are looking for sites slightly more developed and they are going to pay particular attention to how many unique visitors you have. If your averaging say 200 visitors a day lets say that is 300 page views per day extrapolated across a month and thats only about 9000 pageview's/impressions a month.
    Signature
    *WSO* Last Chance over 150++ Copies Sold -The Secret To $8,318.96 In One Month Without Paying Google ONE CENT!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282447].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author shakingspear
    Any chance you have a forum on your website? If so, is it used often?
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282461].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Janice Sperry
    It sounds similar to an email a friend of mine received that turned out to be scam-like. They wanted him to provide a one way link to their site for free and nothing reciprocal at all.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282485].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author OnlineMarketingSys
      Originally Posted by JMS View Post

      It sounds similar to an email a friend of mine received that turned out to be scam-like. They wanted him to provide a one way link to their site for free and nothing reciprocal at all.
      I doubt it, it's more likely an affiliate who's looking to pay for a review on his website. I have several blogs and regularily get people contacting me and seeing if I would be interested in either getting free samples of their product or money in exchange for a post/review.

      Generally depending on your websites reach/ pagerank value your looking anywhere between $30-50 per blog post.
      Signature
      *WSO* Last Chance over 150++ Copies Sold -The Secret To $8,318.96 In One Month Without Paying Google ONE CENT!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282776].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author SteveEO
    Originally Posted by satrap View Post

    I need some help form veteran bloggers and anyone who makes money with sponsored ads.

    I just received this email from a fairly big website which offers free consumer information and reviews in a variety of categories, like identity theft protection and etc. This is my first experience with this kinds of sponsored ads "opportunity" if you will. What do you think I should do? If it comes down charging them a monthly fee to place an ad on my home page, what would be a fair price? Should I even consider that at this point?...

    I think their service is somehow related to my niche, but what do you guys think? Do you think their service is relevant to my topic in any way that would make it ok to mention it on my blog (either in a post or as an ad)?

    This blog of mine is about paid surveys, freelancing and online money making in general. Its about 10 months or so old, and gets about 200 UV (give or take a few) a day, most of them from SEs.

    Here is part of the email I received, that is the reason for opening this thread:
    ...I'd love to get you to link to our site-- I think it would be relevant and
    informative for your visitors. We're most interested in one-way linking
    opportunities and we're definitely open to sponsorships or any other way to
    make that happen...

    I would appreciate any advice and help. Thank you.


    P.S.
    I realize it might not be that big of a deal. But its the first time I
    have received this kind of request, so I want to learn the proper way
    to respond and handle it. So please keep your bashings to yourself.
    Thank you
    it's great opportunity to promote your site, it may be the first step to get more ads. you should grab the opportunity and learn on how to respond going forward with the same request in the future.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282495].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author birdfood
    Well done Satrap. A sponsoring offer from a major website is a great accomplishment.
    Signature

    Marketing Laser Glasses

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2282805].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author JustinDupre
    Yeah, great job! You should definitely consider charging them monthly at this point.. also commission when someone subscribe or sign up for the service. Go slow and be careful with the transaction and such.. Good luck!
    Signature
    I offer CPA coaching and investment opportunities for those SERIOUSLY interested in making money directly or indirectly with affiliate marketing. PM me for details.


    Read More about CPA/Affiliate Marketing on my Blog
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2283099].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author satrap
      Thank you all who responded. I really appreciate all of your inputs. I am sure your tips and advice will help me make the best decision. thank you guys.



      Originally Posted by OnlineMarketingSys View Post

      Well there is a big difference between someone wanting to exchange links or pay for a single blog post and someone interested in purchasing banner advertising from you.


      Typically companies or individuals who are interested in paying a lot of money for advertising space are looking for sites slightly more developed and they are going to pay particular attention to how many unique visitors you have. If your averaging say 200 visitors a day lets say that is 300 page views per day extrapolated across a month and thats only about 9000 pageview's/impressions a month.
      Thanks for the reply. Those are the exact points I was making to myself. Thats why I wanted some ideas and advice. the person who write the email interdeuced herself as the editor of the website and write it in first person. So, to me it didn't sound like just a link exchange kind of thing. I could be wrong tHough.




      Originally Posted by shakingspear View Post

      Any chance you have a forum on your website? If so, is it used often?
      No, I dont have a forum on the blog. Just curies, why would that matter? Is it o i could seel members opinion or something along that line? Thanks.



      Originally Posted by JMS View Post

      It sounds similar to an email a friend of mine received that turned out to be scam-like. They wanted him to provide a one way link to their site for free and nothing reciprocal at all.
      Well, I actually get a lot of those scam emails as well, but this seems totally legitimate. The senders email, the website and what it claims to be and in general the whole email seems muh more legitimate than those scams. Again I could be wrong. Thanks for the heads up anyway.



      Originally Posted by SteveEO View Post

      it's great opportunity to promote your site, it may be the first step to get more ads. you should grab the opportunity and learn on how to respond going forward with the same request in the future.
      Thanks Steve, Yeah, it would be a great opportunity.


      Originally Posted by OnlineMarketingSys View Post

      I doubt it, it's more likely an affiliate who's looking to pay for a review on his website. I have several blogs and regularily get people contacting me and seeing if I would be interested in either getting free samples of their product or money in exchange for a post/review.

      Generally depending on your websites reach/ pagerank value your looking anywhere between $30-50 per blog post.
      Thanks for the tips.


      Originally Posted by birdfood View Post

      Well done Satrap. A sponsoring offer from a major website is a great accomplishment.
      Well, I dont know about "a major company", but either way its a good feeling. thank you for your word of encouragement.
      The "major compney" reminded me of the Christmas movie "... its a major award" :p


      Originally Posted by JustinDupre View Post

      Yeah, great job! You should definitely consider charging them monthly at this point.. also commission when someone subscribe or sign up for the service. Go slow and be careful with the transaction and such.. Good luck!
      thank you for the advice. That makes perfect sense.
      Signature
      60 Awesome Ways to Make Money Without a Job
      .................................
      Check out my blog Survey Satrap featuring honest reviews of paid survey sites.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2287044].message }}

Trending Topics