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Whoops meant to say Advice please (DNO)

Posted By: MC
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at 2:45 a.m.(pst)

In Response To: advuce please? (MC)

> I am requesting advice from the board. I am considering purchasing a
> CityAmerica site for my local area. I have made contact with CA with
> numerous questions. I would like to pick the brains of some of the experts
> on internet marketing.

> According to City America, many companies are moving away from expensive
> print advertising and doing web advertising. City America has some unique
> web marketing tools. Companies can put add mini videos, they get an ad
> with a map with directions, a spot for a coupon, restaurants can put their
> entire menu online. Businesses can also include photos or even write ups.

> Checking Alexa you can see that many of these City America sites have
> thousands of daily visitors. Some of the sites are very interesting and
> provide lots of local information. I am wondering about selling ad space
> on net sites. What are the major differences between selling ads for print
> and selling ads for a website?

> I am thinking that if the site contains valuable info then it can draw
> traffic and advertisers would purchase ad space if the price is right.
> Personally, I have a few sites that I look at daily but I must say that I
> never look at the advertising. Now when I read a newspaper or magazine, I
> will read the ads. Maybe my mind is just trained this way from print being
> the main method of advertising for so many years? This is just me but is
> this the general consenus? Please provide any insight regarding the web
> ads vs the print ads...Or does anyone know of anyone that owns a local
> community site (not necessarily City America) that is having major
> success?

> The only overhead is the hosting fee of $59 per month. A few ads could
> cover that price if ads can be sold.. Your thought and opinions will be
> greatly appreciated. I will take all the good and the bad with this
> concept.

> Thanks, MC

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