Charity?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by gotlinks, Apr 16, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello all, I wanted to ask a question...

    See I had this idea to make a nice post about a charity I want to donate to. The problem is not that I do not want to donate as I do and have donated to Charity's before.

    However I started thinking if it was possible to get others to help me out. See basically every time someone subscribes to my blog the value for advertisers goes up. So I was wondering if I put out an ad stating that this is a charity I care about and I am willing to donate I don't know maybe 50 cents per person who signed up to my blog.

    Do you think people would sign up since its for a GOOD cause and my ultimate goal is to help the charity out while I help boost my advertising prices and eventually donate even more to charity?

    I wanted to ask about this before just doing it and see who and who would not sign up to such a thing.
     
    gotlinks, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  2. shellyreynolds

    shellyreynolds Peon

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    What I do is have a free charity banner at the top of one of my sites. i hope that helps them at least somewhat
     
    shellyreynolds, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  3. gotlinks

    gotlinks Notable Member

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    Yeah, My problem is I want something bigger, I dont see the need to donate just 5 - 10.00 here and there. I want to donate one lump sum to take care of everyone. But not sure how to raise the funds properly to do that, this was my only idea so far.
     
    gotlinks, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  4. zinruss

    zinruss Notable Member

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    http://www.whatif.com

    1. What if you could help those in need - one spot sold
    2. What if you could develop your mind - all spot still available
    3. What if you could improve your health - all spot still available

    This is a great domain and i like it a lot. Unfortunately, domain have been taken and the owner don't know how to monetize the site yet.
     
    zinruss, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  5. PlateFish

    PlateFish Banned

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    Ah man. I think if I was interested in the subject your blog talks about then I would be more inclined to join but not necessarily post.

    I'm really not sure how much this will improve your sign ups but surely it's worth trying as you have nothing to lose as you will only be paying if you get sign ups...

    You will need some sort of reputation to ensure you will definately be giving to charity as well.
     
    PlateFish, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  6. GameOver

    GameOver Well-Known Member

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    But are you actually going to give the money to charity?
     
    GameOver, Apr 16, 2008 IP
  7. gotlinks

    gotlinks Notable Member

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    Of course, I give out now I just would like to build my own site up while I do that if possible. My site signups go up daily now by 2-4 signups, but id like to boost that into the 5-15 range per day!

    Well, I guess I will give it a try in a week or so. Thanks guys!
     
    gotlinks, Apr 17, 2008 IP
  8. meaghannf

    meaghannf Well-Known Member

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    That sounds like one of the nicest ways to get subscribers that I've heard - it will definitely encourage people who read your blog already to go ahead and subscribe. You should consider having a specified time limit; i.e. "I'll donate $1 to charity for everyone who subscribes in the month of May!" and have a running tally on your site and an easy link so people can refer friends. Good luck!
     
    meaghannf, Apr 17, 2008 IP
  9. gotlinks

    gotlinks Notable Member

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    Thanks for the tip, will do!
     
    gotlinks, Apr 17, 2008 IP