Ok, so I've finally decided that I'm going to sell some banner ads on my site. Phew. It's a big step for me actually. I don't want to turn people off by selling ads. I have been doing affiliate marketing, which is via links, behind the scenes, and doing ok for myself. I pay for multiple servers, and have extra to spare. I'm in the black. I'd never make a living off of it, but I'm in the black regardless, and pay for some toys, new code, projects, etc. Now I want to start a banner ad campaign. I want to keep it simple, a top right rotating banner (like the one on the digitalpoint forums) and maybe 2 or 3 square ones, only one the forum front page. 1. I put up and "advertise" link at the bottom about a month ago. Never announced it, just wanted to wait and see. No takers. Don't think anyone noticed it. So what's the best way to announce we advertising? Make a post? Or put up a "fake" banner (one for the site, or another project or whatever) and have the "Put your Advertisment here" link under it also? 2. How much to charge? I don't even KNOW where to start. 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 12 month? I was thinking... $150 for a month 3 month, $25 for first month $150 for second two = $350 6 month, $25 for two months, $150 for the 4 = $650 12 month, $100 a month = $1200 Now, I'm literally just making those up. I have not idea. I'd rather sell direct because I'll get better targeted ads. I've learned the PPC isn't the way to go for a lot of niche markets, or at least not for me. I've done some demographic surveys, and the people who visit my site have money and means, and well... they buy a LOT of stuff. Here's a snap shot of my stats: So my question is... Am I out of whack on what I'm looking to do? Too low, too high? How did you guys/gals start, both pricing and getting the word out that you're now advertising? I want to get this right, the first time if possible. Well, at least to as close as right as possible Thanks in advance for the help. CB