SPONSORS
ADVERTISING
MajorIndulgence allows advertising on the right sponsors column. We offer targeted ads in specific sections of the website, rather than site-wide ads. Especially within the message boards, you're able to reach out to the exact intended audience based on major selection(s). The ads come in two types: (1) image + text, and (2) text-only.
Placing an ad will be automated in the future. In the meantime, please read below.
General Information:
Visit the Traffic Data page to view up-to-date stats. To familiarize yourself with how the ads are displayed, please look around the website or view this mockup example, which contains both types of ads. As shown, the [image + text] ads are always displayed at the top, and the [text-only] ads are displayed directly below. Naturally, it takes some scrolling to see the ads that are placed lower on the column, so expect users to see them only if they are reading content that stretches that far down. Ad images submitted for the column that are considered inappropriate for a broad audience will be rejected, and must be revised and submitted again for approval. The maximum number of [image + text] ads on any sponsors column is 7. There is no limit for [text-only] ads. Please check the areas you wish to advertise to make sure that space is available. Ad Specifications (1) image + text:
• Static image (jpeg or png): clean, simple and aesthetically fitting.
• Logo (preferred) or any image of your choosing. Any negative space should have
a background color of white.
• Do not add a drop shadow surrounding your image in order to pop it off the page.
All ads should be viewed perceptually on the same Z-plane.
• Image dimensions: 150px width, height is variable but no more than 55px.
• Text below the image is a description, and is required. Do not put the description
within the image.
• Text description: 90 characters or less (including spaces).
• Ad will link to external website by clicking on image.
• Ad runs in 30-day blocks. Renewals are available.
Ad Specifications (2) text-only:
• Text header (blue linkable region): Enter your company/product/service name.
Keep it short.
• Text description: 90 characters or less (including spaces).
• Ad will link to external website by clicking on blue text header.
• Ad runs in 30-day blocks. Renewals are available. Available ad areas and pricing:
(1) Ad areas - There is a total of 101 individual sponsors columns, each targeting a different audience. 98 of these columns are major-specific (one column for each major), and will only show in areas that are directly related to the major. These areas include the major's message boards (and all topics and posts within), news pages, and its wiki pages. The other 3 columns are: (1) General boards - displayed on the boards with no major affiliation, (2) University boards - displayed on all the university-specific boards, and (3) Main - displayed in areas not covered by the other 100 columns. These areas include, but are not limited to: My Profile, My Favorites, Marketplace, Jobs, File Exchange, Match Me and Search.
(2) Pricing - Pricing is based on the amount of traffic in the 101 covered areas. This will vary from month to month.
Visit the Traffic Data page to view up-to-date stats. To familiarize yourself with how the ads are displayed, please look around the website or view this mockup example, which contains both types of ads. As shown, the [image + text] ads are always displayed at the top, and the [text-only] ads are displayed directly below. Naturally, it takes some scrolling to see the ads that are placed lower on the column, so expect users to see them only if they are reading content that stretches that far down. Ad images submitted for the column that are considered inappropriate for a broad audience will be rejected, and must be revised and submitted again for approval. The maximum number of [image + text] ads on any sponsors column is 7. There is no limit for [text-only] ads. Please check the areas you wish to advertise to make sure that space is available. Ad Specifications (1) image + text:
• Static image (jpeg or png): clean, simple and aesthetically fitting.
• Logo (preferred) or any image of your choosing. Any negative space should have
a background color of white.
• Do not add a drop shadow surrounding your image in order to pop it off the page.
All ads should be viewed perceptually on the same Z-plane.
• Image dimensions: 150px width, height is variable but no more than 55px.
• Text below the image is a description, and is required. Do not put the description
within the image.
• Text description: 90 characters or less (including spaces).
• Ad will link to external website by clicking on image.
• Ad runs in 30-day blocks. Renewals are available.
Ad Specifications (2) text-only:
• Text header (blue linkable region): Enter your company/product/service name.
Keep it short.
• Text description: 90 characters or less (including spaces).
• Ad will link to external website by clicking on blue text header.
• Ad runs in 30-day blocks. Renewals are available. Available ad areas and pricing:
(1) Ad areas - There is a total of 101 individual sponsors columns, each targeting a different audience. 98 of these columns are major-specific (one column for each major), and will only show in areas that are directly related to the major. These areas include the major's message boards (and all topics and posts within), news pages, and its wiki pages. The other 3 columns are: (1) General boards - displayed on the boards with no major affiliation, (2) University boards - displayed on all the university-specific boards, and (3) Main - displayed in areas not covered by the other 100 columns. These areas include, but are not limited to: My Profile, My Favorites, Marketplace, Jobs, File Exchange, Match Me and Search.
(2) Pricing - Pricing is based on the amount of traffic in the 101 covered areas. This will vary from month to month.
About ad placement order:
New ads will be placed directly below the last listed ad of its type. No bidding is allowed for upper placement. It's first come, first serve based on date of ad approval. However, actual publishing of the ad is contingent on payment received within 2 business days of approval. During this contingent period, your ad placement order will be reserved. If payment is not received in time, others after you who have successfully made payment will take your spot and bump you further down until your payment is made.
All this sounds good! How do I get my ad posted?
To initiate business with us (or if you have any questions), use the feedback form and select 'Business with MajorIndulgence' as the subject.