Comments on: Design Open Discussion: Advertising on Some Random Dude? http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/ Your basic design blog. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:53:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Mustafa in Los Angeles http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-65622 Mustafa in Los Angeles Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:04:50 +0000 http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-65622 I think it is great that you have taken time to ask the community. But in actuality, as long as your ads are unobtrusive then no one ever minds. I mean if we are not paying to avoid seeing ads, then at the very least you should be allowed to monetize your site to get some income for the work you put in. I think it is great that you have taken time to ask the community. But in actuality, as long as your ads are unobtrusive then no one ever minds.

I mean if we are not paying to avoid seeing ads, then at the very least you should be allowed to monetize your site to get some income for the work you put in.

]]> By: Adam http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-62237 Adam Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:11:25 +0000 http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-62237 I agree with what kellie said. Plan design and content to fit with that of SRD, initiate a trial period and test the waters I agree with what kellie said. Plan design and content to fit with that of SRD, initiate a trial period and test the waters

]]> By: kellie http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61912 kellie Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:47:21 +0000 http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61912 I don't mind one or two advertising placements if it's done very carefully and with a lot of discretion. I would make a list of personal criterias on what are acceptable or unacceptable ads. For example, if this were my site, I would list out these guidelines: 1-Ad must adhere to SRD design standards (give examples) 2-Ad must be relevant to SRD subject matters, philosophies, & audience. (No tire companies, but perhaps a non-profit) 3-If ad is not directly related to SRD content, then it must be beneficial or meaningful in some way to the users. I think the majority of blogs/websites don't care what goes on their site, as long as revenue is coming in. That's the #1 problem of advertising of blogs. A bunch of crap is featured that serves as a bothersome eyesore more than anything else. Why don't you experiment with advertising for a trial period of time and see what kind of responses you get? I don’t mind one or two advertising placements if it’s done very carefully and with a lot of discretion. I would make a list of personal criterias on what are acceptable or unacceptable ads. For example, if this were my site, I would list out these guidelines:
1-Ad must adhere to SRD design standards (give examples)
2-Ad must be relevant to SRD subject matters, philosophies, & audience. (No tire companies, but perhaps a non-profit)
3-If ad is not directly related to SRD content, then it must be beneficial or meaningful in some way to the users.

I think the majority of blogs/websites don’t care what goes on their site, as long as revenue is coming in. That’s the #1 problem of advertising of blogs. A bunch of crap is featured that serves as a bothersome eyesore more than anything else. Why don’t you experiment with advertising for a trial period of time and see what kind of responses you get?

]]> By: somerandomdude http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61838 somerandomdude Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:45:12 +0000 http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61838 Paying by the letter would definitely bring out the best in folks like you Alex. The problem is, for other less intellectually inclined peeps would just hold down the 'a' key and rake in the Benjamins (not that any of those type of people frequent this site). ;) Thanks for thinking about this - you always bring great ideas to the table. Paying by the letter would definitely bring out the best in folks like you Alex. The problem is, for other less intellectually inclined peeps would just hold down the ‘a’ key and rake in the Benjamins (not that any of those type of people frequent this site). ;)

Thanks for thinking about this - you always bring great ideas to the table.

]]> By: Alex http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61836 Alex Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:40:42 +0000 http://www.somerandomdude.net/blog/design-open-discussion/some-random-dude-advertising/#comment-61836 Clearly, since I'm such a stalwart commenter all proceeds should go directly to my personal bank account. After taxes I deserve at least $0.28 for this comment alone. Should I charge by the word, or the letter? By the letter would encourage those of us who prefer more ornate vocabulary. If you want a higher clientelle I'd recommend going with this option. But an interesting proposition, I'll give it some actual thought. Clearly, since I’m such a stalwart commenter all proceeds should go directly to my personal bank account. After taxes I deserve at least $0.28 for this comment alone.

Should I charge by the word, or the letter? By the letter would encourage those of us who prefer more ornate vocabulary. If you want a higher clientelle I’d recommend going with this option.

But an interesting proposition, I’ll give it some actual thought.

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