Where can I find some "blogging advertising" gurus?

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth on November 4, 2008 at 4:02pm

Hmph. I'd beware of something like this, especially if you are not familiar with the advertisers products and the products are not something that compliment the "content" of your blog.

I suggest advertising agencies like Linkshare.com or Google Adsense. That being said, there are times when advertisers may approach your blog - I've had that happen - and they are legit. If you are curious about this agency, you can always send a follow-up email to request more information about their products. But BEWARE...sometimes these are "spam & scam" as I like to call them :-)

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Permalink Reply by Mary Salvato on November 4, 2008 at 7:15pm

sometimes its spam, I'd reply to them and wait for another reply to see if its a real person and not just a computer generated email. Ive actually been contacted by PR for ads that didn't really match my content, but it was legit and I got paid to do the post.

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Permalink Reply by trisha on November 5, 2008 at 2:44pm

i always check the links and only accept stuff that is relevant to my users. You dont want to look like you sold out. Buying text links are very common because if you have a good google page rank, it helps THEIR site raise in the rankings.

trisha
www.momdot.com

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Permalink Reply by Brittany on November 5, 2008 at 3:52pm

I agree, I'd be wary of it, but if you respond to them and they seem genuine, then it's your call. I think going after advertising more relevant to your blog would be a more lucrative move, though, especially if payment depends on ad clicks.

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Permalink Reply by Christina on November 5, 2008 at 5:26pm

Thanks, everyone for the feedback. Great suggestions.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel LeRoy on November 5, 2008 at 9:18pm

No it's not common. Sometimes they are just sending press releases or trying to get links back to their site to help with search engine rankings.

I rely on Brian @ redsixes.com. He always has answers to my questions or knows someone high in the SEO world who recently posted an answer and gives me the link to read.

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Permalink Reply by HilLesha on November 5, 2008 at 11:35pm

Hi,
it is not uncommon at all. It just pulls down one's blog a little, However, I'd suggest dabbing in a little affiliate marketing. Places like CJ.com, Shareasale, Linkshare, Pepper Jam, etc. You can find banners there that will match your content.

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Permalink Reply by Julie maloney on November 7, 2008 at 2:35pm

Any time I'm aproached by anyone unfamiliar I google "Is a scam?" and I've noticed if it's a spammy place there'll be about 1000 listings saying if they are.

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Permalink Reply by Veronica Lee on November 8, 2008 at 8:34am

I don't know if this helps, but I stumbled upon a UK site that matches advertisers with publishers. You get a sign-up bonus of £5 plus a flat rate of £3 for each ad you publish on your site.

https://www.matched.co.uk/affiliate/6858365

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Permalink Reply by Tara on November 8, 2008 at 11:40am

I am careful of any company or person whose product I would not buy myself. Remember, when you are running ads on your blog, you are recommending the company/product/service.

I only accept ads that are appropriate for my content and have a good reputation. Also, has some previous people have said, I belong to BlogHer ads and that gives me a constant stream of high quality, relevant ads.

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Permalink Reply by Amanda E on November 24, 2008 at 1:18am

I am certainly not a guru, but I do run my own 125 ads. I have been contacted by folks whose product doesn't actually match my site. I agree with the other comments here about only advertising anything that is relevant to your blog. That is what is nice about doing your own ads. You can say yes or no to them!

I also do Blogher Ads and I have been happy with their content.

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