Do You Have Blank Blog Advertisement Slots?
Nope sorry, I’m not looking to buy one. I’m here to give you the awesome advice that was given to me when I first started blogging…..get rid of them NOW.
I’m sure you’ve seen it, you may even do it yourself (and some of you I know do it). Those blogs that have anywhere between two and TEN 125×125 ad spots that simply say, “ADVERTISE HERE“, right out there for the world to see. I’ve even seen some use FLASH!
Aye Curumba.
Do you know how it looks to potential advertisers? BAD. Real bad. Amateurish in the least, but D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-E at it’s worst. I’m not saying this to make anyone upset or angry with me, this is the honest to goodness truth as told to me those many moons ago. They are not doing you any good.
This is definitely one thing that falls under whether or not advertisers judge your design.
Here’s a few tips that may help (in no particular order)…
1. If you must have something in a few spots, pick some affiliates. Make some money until potentials start knockin’ and affiliate marketing is a great start.
2. If you have more then one blog/site, put yourself in there.
3. If you use OIO Publisher, or something similar that provides “stat” updates to advertisers - offer some up real cheap or even free. If their CTR (click through rate) is decent, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t return with money next month.
That’s just 3 off the top of my head. The point is, just get rid of the *blank*. If you offer blog advertising for sale, set up an advertising page…THAT’S where you explain what’s open 
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OK, one of two (or both) things I’d like to see answered below…
Did I just describe your blog? Was it helpful or just piss you off? (Or both lol)
Do you have additional advice to add to my 3 suggestions? We’d love to hear ‘em!
Dennis
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sherry
January 5th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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I can understand having a bunch of blank spots on your blog looks bad for it. I myself before reading this article had a few spot on there. I have now filled them all but one but will probably fill that up but evenings end.
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January 5th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Indeed. Yes, I’ve never understood blank spots. And like you, I always encourage people to use affiliate programs until they get sponsors.
One other approach is not to show any advertising spots and have a prominent link to an advertising page in which you give potential advertisers/companies more information.
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Ben Pei Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Remember not to clutter that section with hundreds of ads. Advertisers just hate it. I would say 8 at most.. 4 to be optimum
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January 5th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Great advice, Dennis. I’ve never shown those types of ad spaces in the first place, but might give it a try using your advice in place of the blank spots. I’ve got plenty of affiliate links to showcase, so that won’t be a problem.
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January 5th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
hi Dennis,
Thanks for making my day! I haven’t heard the phrase “Aye Curumba” in years! But it just sounds sooo good! I’ve got to remember to use it on my blog. As to your post, I agree with you but don’t have that problem to worry about since I haven’t hit the “monetizing” phase yet.
~ Steve, aka the PR0 (Aye Curumba!) trade show guru
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January 5th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I do not care for them either. It is almost as bad as a Donate Paypal button, which unless you are a non profit, irks me!
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January 5th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I used to leave just one but I’ve decide to take advantage of that one myself. After all why waste a perfectly good spot just waiting for someone to fill it. I can always replace it when a good offer comes in.
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January 5th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hey Chris, how about the ‘Buy me a beer or coffee plugin”, does that irk you as well. I have actually got a few beers out of mine but I am really interested about your opinion on it.
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January 5th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I actually just changed to a theme this weekend that had the ad spots in them.
I put affiliates in those places and have one spot I still need to fill. I just left it completely blank for now until I get it filled but after reading this I will probably make it more of a priority.
Thanks for the post
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
I agree. Personally, I have always thought it looked kind of tacky, especially when so much of internet marketing, and for that matter blog marketing, can be done pro-actively.
If you are going to do anything, it seems like an “advertise with us” link or some contact info would be the way to go.
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
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January 5th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
You’ve almost said all. Now if you have blank spots, it’s advisable to create an “Advertise” page where you pitch the world why they should advertise on yours. Past statistics and testimonials work wonder sometimes.
Yan
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January 6th, 2009 at 12:35 am
I think if anything, you should only ever have one advertising spot open for the general public to see. This will let people who want to advertise on your site know that you have a spot available. When you get that spot filled, get rid of one of your affiliate products and repeat the process until you are completed filled with all paid advertisers
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January 6th, 2009 at 1:12 am
You know that makes a lot of sense. You could also leave some details in a contact page instructing prospective advertisers that they can put their bids in for the next range of spots.
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January 6th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Hit it right on the head Dennis, I do feel you should
use your spots until an advertiser comes along.
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January 6th, 2009 at 10:16 am
you shoudl just have one spot to attract potential advertisers , the rest should be banners promoting your other blogs or products .
January 6th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I intermix my paid ads with affliate marketing 125 ads to make up the 9 ad grid on my blog. Am hoping to slowly change all of them to monthly paid ads
that will certainly be ideal.
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January 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
@ Bruno - Excellent my man, I look forward to seeing it.
@ Shirley - Yep, that’s why I said “if you must” which I was going to highlight lol. No one says you have to have anything there.
@ Christine - Thanks for listening! I look forward to seeing who you affiliate with.
@ Steve - LOL glad I could be of service. Now why don’t you think you can monetize yet?
@ Chris - I’m with ya buddy, don’t even get me started on donations for a commercial site.
@ Sire - Exactumundo!
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January 6th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
@ Jen - you’re very welcome, I’m glad it helped. I looked at your ads, and that’s OK. Totally blank-empty is fine. That’s not necessarily crying out pitifully, *please take my place*. LOL
In fact, I’d rather see it completely blank hen even the CL badge…that looks pretty out of place. But that’s me.
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January 6th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
@ Tiger - Exactly right, thanks.
@ Yan - I said that too.
Except for the testimonials, which is a really good idea as long as they appear real.
@ Donny - Perhaps if you had 9 filled and one open where it would be barely noticeable. Otherwise I still go with none.
@ Larry - thanks man!
@ ZK - I dunno, as I said to Donny, I personally wouldn’t even use one most times.
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January 6th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
@ Dominique - Ideal indeed! Good job mixing them up as well. It’s a little more difficult to see which is which.
January 6th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
The blank or advertise here tiles don’t bother me a whole lot … but … it would make me think twice before spending money to advertise there. I personally agree that you should fill them up with affiliate offers instead of leaving them blank. *SmiLes* Suzanne
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January 6th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
This post is totally talking about my site, I don’t know if it makes any difference or not, but I try to mix it up a little bit by not having all of the “Advertise Here” spots be exactly the same.
In the past I have tried to limit and/or remove them, but I don’t have a whole “network” of sites to link to yet and if I just randomly put other people’s ads in there, where is there incentive to pay for it?
Hopefully I’ll get this resolved by the end of the year
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January 6th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
@ Suzanne - Exactly, and it;s the advertisers that we don’t want to scare off.
@ Nick - They look Ok to me right now…..the end of the year is a long way off. LOL
Btw, although I wouldn’t do it randomly, I did give the incentive above.
January 6th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Lol…what I meant by that is that they will all be filled with paying advertisers by the end of the year…but hey, if you think my ads look good as they are currently I may as well continue on my current ways until then…
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January 6th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
@ Nick - Well hell, paying is always better lol.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
I figured if a company is interested in advertising space, they would contact me. Good post!
January 6th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Argh…. where’s the threaded comments? Your comment count is getting bigger, it’s time to have one, buddy.
Yan
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January 6th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
@ Carla - that’s exactly right. Of course, you should have the advertising page up for easy reference.
@ Yan - Pushy little bugger arentcha.
Just teasing. Nice timing actually; about an hour ago I downloaded the one I believe I will use. I just emailed Andy Bailey to ask if it would be compatible with commentluv…the one plugin I will never give up. LOL
Which btw, poses an interesting question…are you on his payroll now?
January 6th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
It’s more of a strategic alliance. I foresee commentluv is going to be the next big thing and I thought it’d be a good platform to build my authority and popularity.
Hope that answers your question.
Yan
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January 7th, 2009 at 1:20 am
I always use all spots on my blog because I also think it looks bad to have too many available. Sometimes I might leave one with just “advertise here” so that people interested actually click to advertise.
So overall, I agree: fill these spots!
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January 7th, 2009 at 2:09 am
I know blank ad slot is bad for view. They are projectwonderful ad spot in my blog.
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January 7th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Alot of bloggers don’t take advantage of that sidebar space, i have at different times added links or banners to content, contests, and other stuff that will take the reader/visitor DEEPER within the blog. As opposed to an ad.
But i absolutely agree with you, having a series of 8 banners with no real purpose, is a waste of precious precious web real estate.
Guys - fill those sidebar spots up smartly.
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January 7th, 2009 at 4:42 am
To me it doesn’t really hurt to put 1 advertise banner. It may or may not draw potential advertisers. But one thing for sure, never overcrowded the sidebars with more than 1 advertise button.
Wei Liang
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I have seen this and it looks horrible I have a top spots plug in like the one you have the only thing is that mine is empty as for the ad slots if I have no advertisers I set up some affiliate banners so my blog doesn’t look as dead.
-Luis
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:14 am
For heaven’s sake, I’d GIVE the damned ads away before I’d display empty slots or more than one with an “advertise here” button! Geesh!!!
One “advertise here” button is fine. Otherwise, fill the spaces with affiliate banner ads until you get some real sponsors.
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:22 am
@ Yan - Very interesting idea. It will be interesting to watch and see how that works out for ya.
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Commentluv Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 7:49 am
I’m sure it will…… just like your threaded comments. Gosh, you are fast….. I’ve just said it this morning (my time)
Yan
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Thanks buddy. I did reply to that last comment saying I had downloaded it about an hour before your comment lol. I was just waiting for a reply from Andy as to whether or not it would cooperate it commentluv.
Commentluv Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:29 am
So commentluv rocks, doesn’t it? LOL. It can co-exist with any other plugins….
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:47 am
It’s one I don’t plan to live without! This was Andy’s response; it took me a minute to “get it” lol….
“It will work with commentluv in a way, the user would have to click in the comment text area to get the last blog post and then click the reply link to reply. If they do that then it will include the last post.“
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Hmm, even the admin (me) doesn’t seem to be able to edit comments inside here though.
Btw, I just posted about it’s arrival.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:24 am
@ Ben - Are your blank spots actually hooked clickably to your ad page? That might be an OK idea. I’d have it say “click here to advertise” rather then the usual “advertise here” though.
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:26 am
@ Sherry - How’s Project Wonderful working out for you? I’ve heard many conflicting tales, which is why I never used it.
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:28 am
@ Missy - Hmm, making your own banners for deep linking…now that’s one I’ve never heard before. Nice!
Dennis Edell´s last blog post..Are Gift Cards As Good As Cash For A Cash Contest Blog?
January 7th, 2009 at 7:31 am
@ Wei - If you have 6-8-10 it might be OK to have one blank, but any less then that and I personally still wouldn’t advise it.
Either way, if one must, I really like the clickable idea as I said to Ben above.
Dennis Edell´s last blog post..Are Gift Cards As Good As Cash For A Cash Contest Blog?
January 7th, 2009 at 7:35 am
@ Luis (sorry for calling you Archie before lol). Blank “top spots” isn’t nearly as bad a blank banners for sure..Everyones stays blank for a while.
Advertise them a bit, and you should start to snag some. Advertise softly, but still advertise.
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January 7th, 2009 at 7:39 am
@ Kathy - Wow what emotion! Love the passion behind it.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Testing new threaded comments!
Commentluv Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 7:55 am
I love threaded comments. Thumbs up!
Yan
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January 7th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Yes this isn’t too cool to have blank spots but in the case of the “TopSpots” widget there is no way for you to fill blank spots unlesss you buy up some spots yourself.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Not such a bad idea Caleb, if you have multiple sites/blogs. I thought of it myself. Another way to get them noticed and you will get most of the cost back.
January 8th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Dennis, project wonderful can be wonderful but they are very strict. I have apply for my new blog and not approve.
other blog like my shopping blog is less response and even my contest blog. It turn out that pw will make your blog ad space delisted.
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Sherry, what do you men by delisted..from where?
Sherry Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 1:40 am
@Dennis Edell, I do not understand what that mean too but in their description is that my blog is not qualified because it is lack of response in ad space.
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 10:53 am
@Sherry, It sounds to me like another reason to move off blogger on to WP.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Awww I was so attracted by the title Dennis. Thought you gonna get some new ad spots!
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
LOL sorry Ben buddy!
January 8th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I think it makes sense to have just 1 of them say “Advertise Here” to help would-be advertisers find your page. That in itself is an advertisement.
The rest of them should be filled with affiliate marketing ads.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Mike - I’m coming around a little on this idea, as long as it’s linked to the advertising page as mentioned above.
January 8th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I have one spot on my site that says avertise here and I think it is valid as it is almost the only way a visitor would come to know that it is available. but you do make a convincing point.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Kyudo - Welcome to the community!
You always need an advertising whether you have one available or not.
January 9th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Dennis,
I have 125 X 125 spots from ages (3-5 months). Nobody ever booked the ad
I want to know more from you which affiliate advertising to join.
I tried viralblogads and performancing ads. Performance ads only 2 times the ad spot got booked.
Please give some advices…
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Nihar - Do you promote your ads, or just leave it to chance? Soft promotion is ok and encouraged, just don’t over do it.
“I want to know more from you which affiliate advertising to join.”
Stick around my friend! I have a really cool post coming up in which I put the call out for affiliate programs and networks that are working for people.
Personally speaking, I just broke into the affiliate arena at the end of last year. I don’t want to push anything until I see if it’s working for me or not.
January 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I have those 125 ad spots that hasnt been filled, but i choose to leave them out because i thought it didnt look right with blank ad spots on my sidebar.
and out of the blue i clicked on the link to come by one of your many blogs and saw this topic. glad im doing what im doing with the ad spots haha..
great advice though!
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Hey Pheak, welcome to the community, and thanks!
I don’t see ANY ads on your blog. It’s good that you’re not taking space with empties, but if you ARE looking for advertisers, you should either get something in there (affiliates maybe) or at the very least, put up an advertising page.
As it stands now, I would have no idea that your even interested in advertisers.
Pheak Tol Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
@Dennis Edell,
I just recently changed the theme, so my friend’s 125 ad blocks is gone, I forgot all about that.
But I’m currently looking into some affiliates, since my blog is only a few months old and from 700+ page hits each month, which affiliate would you recommend if you dont mind me asking.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
@Pheak Tol, check out my reply to Nihar right above you, as he asked the same question.
Honestly though, as far as “which affiliates” are concerned, I don’t think time or traffic levels make as much of a difference as relevance does.
Commentluv Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
@Pheak Tol,
For starters, usually hosting or wordpress theme affiliate might be a good option.
Yan
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
@Commentluv, This is true Pheak (thanks Yan), I don’t personally know about themes but hosting is good.
Pheak Tol Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
@Commentluv, @Dennis, thanks for the advice guys, I’m giong to look into hosting and themes
I’ll update you guys on the results if i get any.
This is what blogging is all about..the relationship you build around the community and the info and ideas that we all share to help each other out.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 10th, 2009 at 10:55 am
@Pheak Tol, As for hosting, always start with the one you actually use. Assuming you do recommend them.
January 10th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
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January 11th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I completely pulled all ads from my main site but that’s a different story. I didn’t give it much thought before but I think you are right Dennis, it probably does hurt the rep using those ‘advertise here’ banners.
It’s seems much more professional to have a separate page for adverting. A link in the footer, or header for that matter. If someone wants to advertise they’ll find the link. That banner isn’t going to sell an advertiser on advertising.
Hey, your posts make me sound smart sometimes
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:54 am
@Brian D. Hawkins,
Very happy to hear it Brian, because sometimes they make me sound dumb. LMAO!
Nick Reply:
January 12th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
@Dennis Edell, you can say that again! Hehe, just kidding but you know you set yourself up for that one
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January 13th, 2009 at 6:50 am
While that was an eye opener it might be good to make a list of options available to fill up those ad spaces ranging from affiliate networks to ad sites.
Your post must have sent many logging into their layout pages with the “delete “word urgency like never before.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 13th, 2009 at 10:11 am
@goacom, welcome to the community!
I did make a quick list of options off the top of my head and left it open for others to add more.
Your post must have sent many logging into their layout pages with the “delete “word urgency like never before.
Hehehe cool.
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January 13th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I think that a great thing to do when you have empty ad spots is to give them away to your readers. This way you put them to use and you can attract potential advertisers at the same time.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 13th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
@IronBlogger, exactly right. A lot of people don’t see the future potential in that.
January 16th, 2009 at 7:13 am
That’s a nice tip Dennis! I already implement your points but need to make changes in my blog. I need to remove those annoying ‘Advertise Here’ images!
Looking forward to hear on your Affiliate Post!
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 16th, 2009 at 7:38 am
@Read 2 Know, I can’t wait to see the new look!
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January 27th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Good advice, with the amount of affiliate deals out there these days, there is really no excuse for having empty ad slots.
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January 28th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Was digging around on here some more for other ideas on the 125X125 slots for advertisement. I like these ideas — do a loss leader, try some affiliate marketing, or push some traffic around to your other sites. Why not also give one away occasionally to a non-profit organization, like a charity situation? Or do an ad swap with a similar site whose traffic you might benefit from?
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 28th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
@Matty Byloos,
Hey now, some awesome ideas! I don’t quite get the idea of a loss leader in this case though; what’s the immediate upsell?
January 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Thanks Dennis. The loss leader idea would be giving the ad space away to someone, then coming back a month later after some great traffic and or sales results based on the giveaway, thereby enabling you to sell the spot rather than give it away, or else have a case study where you could sell the space to another advertiser.
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Dennis Edell Reply:
January 28th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
@Matty Byloos, Ah yes, I think I mentioned that in the post. It’s a great incentive indeed.
January 28th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Personally — I like the charity giveaway or the barter system the best!
Dennis Edell Reply:
January 28th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
@Matty Byloos, I like these as well. I had the barter idea for my personal blog, which I’ll be announcing soon.
February 12th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I agree with the blank “advertise here blocks” but I think the Tip me would have a positive effect that it isn’ filled up because that would indicate the tip will get a link for a longer time.
Rick
Dennis Edell Reply:
February 13th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
@Rick Bicycle Hangar, Exactly right Rick, thanks for the input and welcome to the community!
Although the tip links may be coming down soon.
February 19th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Dennis,
If one uses OIO Publisher to manage his ads on his blog, don’t you think he should leave one default blank one. It’s supposed to facilitate quick processing to let the blogger click it, read about the pricing and buy if he is interested. Saves the next step of email communication.
Peter Lee
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Dennis Edell Reply:
February 19th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
@Peter@passive income ideas, I haven’t used OIO yet, is that the only way it works? One is ok if it’s a must.
Peter@passive income ideas Reply:
February 21st, 2009 at 9:32 am
@Dennis Edell, yeah we usually put just one although when an existing banner ad expires, it is automatically removed and shows 2 blanks but you can then fill one up with one of your own.
Peter Lee
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Dennis Edell Reply:
February 21st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
@Peter@passive income ideas, Ohh so it adds them automatically. That’s good o know ahead of time, thanks.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:35 am
I have never tried IOI publisher. But I heard a lots of positive comments about it. I must check it out a day. Good post!
Dennis Edell Reply:
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:42 am
@Harish, Let us know how it goes!
April 14th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Hi Dennis,
This is something I haven’t had to worry about as my blog design didn’t allow for banner slots. I can see how having blank spots would detract from the overall appearance and look bad to potential advertisers.
Just recently I decided to make room and put my own banners up after one of my subscribers inquired about advertising. I then realized that I would eventually need room for them.
I’ve looked into IOI Publisher, but I’m not famous enough yet to bother using it
Alan Mater
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Dennis Edell Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:04 am
@Alan @ Work At Home Resources,
LOL I don’t think you need to be famous. It’s my understanding that the plugin simply makes advertising life easier, regardless of “level”.
Alan @ Work At Home Resources Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:31 am
@Dennis Edell,
Yes that’s true. But until I get potential advertisers wanting to advertise on my blog, I don’t think it’s worth buying it just yet. I do, however, have an advertising page that they can view.
Alan @ Work At Home Resources´s last blog post..Are You Frustrated With Affiliate Marketing?
Dennis Edell Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:34 am
@Alan @ Work At Home Resources,
True, but keep your eyes open anyway; they’re always passing around coupon codes for it.
Alan @ Work At Home Resources Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 10:47 am
@Dennis Edell,
Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind. I think it would be more beneficial to first get a good readership and a bit of traffic in the eyes of an advertiser, though.
Alan @ Work At Home Resources´s last blog post..Are You Frustrated With Affiliate Marketing?
Dennis Edell Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
@Alan @ Work At Home Resources, Absolutely. I didn’t mean to use it right away, but if you can pick it up for half off or whatever, grab it…if you do plan to use it eventually.
Alan @ Work At Home Resources Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
@Dennis Edell,
Yes, that’s probably what I’ll do. Thanks.
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April 22nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm
i have heard of oio publisher but don’t use it because i got a lot of people telling me that you need to spend 47 dollars and than after that you make money when someone else buys it but who would spend money to join a program when they can join thousands more for free thats what i don’t get
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Dennis Edell Reply:
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
@almir, You could make money on their affiliate program if they have one, but the purpose of the program is to make your ad selling experience easier, not to make money off the program itself.
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
i currently have 8 ads on my site because i don’t think my site looks cluttered from them but never thought about using the empty slots on my site before
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May 10th, 2009 at 5:22 am
hehe. Guilty! I have actually have the thought myself on how those “blank” spots, made me blog appear. Now it’s confirmed :/ so I am of to remove a couple of spots and fill in the rest with some affiliate banners…or remove them?
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Dennis Edell Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 10:47 am
@Casper Christensen, First, welcome to the community Casper!
I see you currently have 6 spots. I’d personally fill 2-4 with affiliates to start as long as they “fit”, and delete the rest unless you can get advertisers.
I also notice you are offering ad spots for free on the new blog, this is an awesome idea as long as you have a way to track clicks; do you?
Casper Christensen Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
@Dennis Edell
Sorry, at the moment no. I am not sure how I should go about this, as I do not want a some heavy script on my site. If there is some small an easy one out there let me know, or perhaps a plugin.
Well, I’ll start by deleting a couple of them as you say. I can always add them again in the future if needed;)
Casper Christensen´s last blog post..Emails with frosting
Dennis Edell Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
@Casper Christensen,
There are two ad management programs (plugins).
Max Banner Ads - http://www.maxblogpress.com/plugins/mba/
OIO Publisher - http://www.oiopublisher.com/
MBA is free and yet more swear by OIO. Let me know if you decide to purchase OIO; I can give you a $10 off coupon.
Casper Christensen Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
@Dennis Edell,
Thanks for the links. I am going to take a look at them both, and decide what I need.
I might also try to see if I can add a script of my own to the wordpress theme without increasing the loadtime:)
Casper Christensen´s last blog post..Emails with frosting
Dennis Edell Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
@Casper Christensen, Awesome if you can do that sorta thing. I always ask myself though, why the bother if there are really good ready-made solutions available? Especially with so many features…
Casper Christensen Reply:
May 10th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
@Dennis Edell,
I just tried the MBA, but not really as usefull as it looked. (plus that ugly creators -link). I’ll see what I can come up with…for know bedtime:) Good night, and thanks for the tips.
Casper Christensen´s last blog post..Emails with frosting
Dennis Edell Reply:
May 13th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
@Casper Christensen, No problem my friend, let me know what you decide on or if you have any more questions.
June 18th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
I agree to your idea Dennis…maximizing the free ad space in your site is a perfect idea and it will not be useless..
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October 7th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Great Tips! we just added affiliate ads for now, and suprisingly people are clicking and shopping YES!
Dennis Edell Reply:
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
@Cynthia,
Hey Cynthia, sorry it took so long to reply. Welcome to our little community; hope to see you ’round more often!
Congrats on the sales!