Comments on: Which brands would you associate with your blog?

By: Steve M.

Steve M. — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:26:09 +0000

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By: coda

coda — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:31:51 +0000

I use other methods that capture bot spam just fine. No offence, but seriously, get a life…!

By: San Jose

San Jose — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:56:53 +0000

to coda:

Okay, you are right. But you have to use CAPTCHA in your blog to prevent spammers. Sorry. But your site’s design is very smart ;)

By: coda

coda — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:46:43 +0000

eh, dude, are you manually comment spamming me?

By: San Jose

San Jose — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:27:42 +0000

–I think that as a commercial blog you have to have advertising principles and stick to them.
+1. Of course

By: San Jose

San Jose — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:36:24 +0000

Banner ads are smart but they are too noisy.

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:21:37 +0000

ya i think you are right blogging is targeted by advertises you have all valid reasons.
http://www.vividads.com.au

By: Aidan

Aidan — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 15:50:14 +0000

Are people still using banner ads?? Someone told me recently that Webmail shows targeted “postage stamp” ads on their site with a click-through rate of around 6%. That seems very high to me, seeing as they will display 100 000 impressions. thats 6000 visitors. Also, their site is classic over-kill, ads compete for attention along the bottom of the page – click here — *flash* flash* click me!! no, over here!!.

Back to the topic, I don’t think blogging is targeted by advertises for the following reason… blogs tap into niche markets but the percentage of people with internet access in SA is a niche itself – so it’s not about reaching Rugby Fans (unless selling rugby stuff) as much as it reaching people with buying power (LSM 6?) – This said, it is easier to advertise through a large portal (take outsurance ads on M-WEB) then to go the blog route.

By: Cherryflava

Cherryflava — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:51:30 +0000

I think that as a commercial blog you have to have advertising principles and stick to them. You’re right – if you are going to offer sponsorship on your blog – its probably more effective to select the kinds of message you carry.

Don’t just carry advertising for advertising revenues sake – take on selective brands that are relevant to your readers and the association with your blog will benefit the advertiser at the same time.
We’ve taken on commercial campaigns from brands that we’re proud to be associated with.

By: tripeak

tripeak — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:22:00 +0000

It’s difficult … I think it all depends on the individual. I hate advertising banners on sites and I always think the space could be used much better – take media24.com – it’s just TOO much. AKA over-kill.

In the same breath… it’s different when the design caters for advertising like c.net and locally jetStreaker and CherryFlava… when done tastefully (it doesnt compete for attention with the content/ clash with the design of the site) i think it’s ok.