Chapter 6

Selling Ad Space Directly

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Choosing to sell direct ads

Bullet Selecting types of ads to sell

Bullet Researching similar blogs

Bullet Developing a rate sheet and accepting payments

Bullet Promoting your blog ad space

Bullet Using a third party to facilitate the process

Although most people first think of selling advertising space through a program like Google AdSense when they hear of blog monetization, you can also sell ad space on your blog directly or through a third party that can facilitate the process for you. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options, but one thing is for certain: You should strongly consider making directly selling ad space on your blog a part of your blog monetization plan.

This chapter explains how to sell ad space on your blog, how to price that space, and how to create a rate sheet for potential advertisers. You also find out how to accept payments and ...

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