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Online ads come in four sizes. See the specs for specifics and actual examples. We also have a Printable rate sheet (PDF file) available for downloading.
| Ad size | Base Price |
|---|---|
| Button 1 (120x90) | $15/month |
| Vertical Banner (120x240) | $30/month |
| Full Banner (500x75) | $50/month |
| Skyscraper (120x600) | $75/month |
The standard rates above are for "Run of the Site" placement: your ad will appear in random locations around the Web site. Each time a page is viewed, different Run of the Site ads are randomly chosen to appear, so your ad can't get stuck on an unpopular page. You have two options for increasing your visibility with Preferred Placement:
| Location | Premium | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Run of the Site | No extra charge | All article and feature pages 2 Vertical Banners & 3 Buttons per page |
| Category Page | $25/month | Index or master pages with links from the menus* 1 Full Banner & 1 Skyscraper per page |
| Front Page | $50/month | The main front page of the Web site 3 Full Banners per page |
* Ads on Category Pages aren't tied to a specific page. Your Category Page ad might appear on the main Archives page one time, the About Us page the next time, and the Heirloom Recipes page the next. As with Run of the Site ads, placement is randomly determined.
You will be invoiced monthly via email. The email will contain a link to a payment page that allows you to use major credit cards or Paypal to make the payment online. You may also print the email and send it to us with a check.
You can either design your own ads (please see the specifications), or we will be happy to design one for you at no charge. If we design the ad for you, we will provide you with a proof to check on this Web site prior to starting up your campaign.
We are happy to provide you with emailed reports showing how many times your ads were viewed and how many times they were clicked on. Please let us know if you wish to receive these.