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Banner Ads on theRPGsite?

Started by RPGPundit, June 01, 2009, 09:33:30 PM

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RPGPundit

June 01, 2009, 09:33:30 PM
Hey all,

The financial crisis has hit even the RPGPundit, and I'm looking at the possibility of having the site go somewhat "commercial", having banner ads.

What I'd like to know, from anyone here who's a game publisher or has other things to advertise (cons, websites, games, whatever), whether you'd have an interest in advertising on theRPGsite if that option existed?

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#1
June 01, 2009, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit;305742Hey all,

The financial crisis has hit even the RPGPundit, and I'm looking at the possibility of having the site go somewhat "commercial", having banner ads.

What I'd like to know, from anyone here who's a game publisher or has other things to advertise (cons, websites, games, whatever), whether you'd have an interest in advertising on theRPGsite if that option existed?

RPGPundit

I have ever since the site started.

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Jamfke

#2
June 01, 2009, 09:38:53 PM
I'd be willing to drop a few bucks!
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Sacrificial Lamb

#3
June 01, 2009, 09:53:34 PM
How bad is the financial crisis? I haven't actually donated before, but I will now if it means the continued function of this place. I guess I'm just not too keen on flashy pop-up ads or anything...

RPGPundit

#4
June 01, 2009, 11:01:43 PM
To be clear, the continued function of the place is not currently at risk, and I'm not thinking of pop-up ads.  I'm thinking of putting some banners up, probably from people who are friends of the site in the first place, in the hopes of getting some personal extra income.

This site has always managed to pay its server costs on donation drives, we did so well with the last one that it's been well over a year now since we've had to do it, and will probably be several months more till we'll need to again; I don't really see that changing, thankfully there's clearly always been plenty of people who've valued this site.

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Halfjack

#5
June 01, 2009, 11:11:45 PM
Possibly. I'd have to run it past the rest of the crew, but if the price was right we might be keen.
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#6
June 02, 2009, 01:03:57 AM
It would probably be some kind of either per-month thing or "number of loads" thing, the idea would be for it to work out to something along the $30/month range probably. How does that sound?

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Also, now with the CULTS OF CHAOS cult-generation sourcebook

ARROWS OF INDRA
Arrows of Indra: The Old-School Epic Indian RPG!
NOW AVAILABLE: AoI in print form

LORDS OF OLYMPUS
The new Diceless RPG of multiversal power, adventure and intrigue, now available.

Spinachcat

#7
June 02, 2009, 04:04:51 AM
Geritol and Depends would be good sponsors.

Maybe K-Tel records if they're still selling "Best of the 80s" compilations.

As long as it was Early 80s.

Sacrificial Lamb

#8
June 02, 2009, 05:27:12 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;305759To be clear, the continued function of the place is not currently at risk, and I'm not thinking of pop-up ads.  I'm thinking of putting some banners up, probably from people who are friends of the site in the first place, in the hopes of getting some personal extra income.

This site has always managed to pay its server costs on donation drives, we did so well with the last one that it's been well over a year now since we've had to do it, and will probably be several months more till we'll need to again; I don't really see that changing, thankfully there's clearly always been plenty of people who've valued this site.

RPGPundit
Coolness. :)

Silverlion

#9
June 02, 2009, 07:45:20 AM
I'd be interested. High Valor is on its way you see.
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flyingmice

#10
June 02, 2009, 08:54:58 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;305775It would probably be some kind of either per-month thing or "number of loads" thing, the idea would be for it to work out to something along the $30/month range probably. How does that sound?

RPGPundit

Perfect! I've got Commonwealth Space, On Her Majesty's Arcane Service, and In Harm's Way: StarCluster coming out soon. :D

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Halfjack

#11
June 02, 2009, 10:15:38 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;305775It would probably be some kind of either per-month thing or "number of loads" thing, the idea would be for it to work out to something along the $30/month range probably. How does that sound?

We'd probably consider a couple of months trial at that rate a reasonable investment. It's inexpensive, but the vocal part of this site is not likely our market. Who knows what secrets lurk behind these posts though. :D
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flyingmice

#12
June 02, 2009, 11:06:34 AM
Quote from: Halfjack;305835It's inexpensive, but the vocal part of this site is not likely our market.

Same here, but I want to support the site, and this would justify it as advertising. Besides, there's a couple people here who like my stuff.

-clash
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Blog: I FLY BY NIGHT

brettmb

#13
June 02, 2009, 11:38:37 AM
Quote from: flyingmice;305841Same here, but I want to support the site, and this would justify it as advertising. Besides, there's a couple people here who like my stuff.
I do, but then I already know about it :)

arminius

#14
June 02, 2009, 11:50:56 AM
I'm not an advertiser but as a user I'd request that the weight of any banners be limited and that they don't contain animated gifs or Flash (or similar).
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