How It Works:
Sponsors are selected based on their relevance to Stitch Machine Blog readers. I love promoting independently owned businesses, small businesses, and bloggers. If you are interested in being a sponsor, send an email with a link to your website or a brief explanation of what you do, ad size preference and # of months you'd like to sponsor to sarah@stitchmachine.net.
If selected, I will send you a PayPal invoice via email and request your image and destination url. (You don't need to have a PayPal account to pay.) Once I have received your payment & image, your ad will be posted within 48 hours. All sponsor banners are situated on the right sidebar of my blog.
If you'd like to track your campaign, you will need to set up an account with Google Analytics for your own website and track the success of your ad from there. You will then be able to see what traffic (if any) came from the Stitch Machine Blog. Remember that the industry average Click Through Rate is just .1% (one-tenth of 1%) but advertisements can build brand recognition, and results are not always immediate."
If you are new to online advertising, I suggest reading Advertising for Small Business Owners.
Pricing & Banner Sizing:
Premium Stitch Machine Sponsor: 250 pixels x 120 pixels
1 month- $25
3 months- $60 total
Premium Ads will always be Above The Fold in one of the top three sponsor spots. The Premium banners rotate randomly with one another on refresh. (Only 3 spaces available.)
WhipStitch Sponsor: 250 pixels x 120 pixels
1 month- $15
3 months- $40 total
WhipStitch Ads rotate randomly on refresh. I work hard to create posts each day that encourage readers to scroll, so WhipStitch Ads are never neglected! These are all of the wide banners located below the first three Premium spots and above the Button spots.
Button Sponsor: 120 pixels x 120 pixels
1 month- $10
3 months- $25 total
Square Button Ads are an economical way to get your name out there! They are the buttons on the right side below the wide banners. They do not currently rotate, but I create posts each day that encourage readers to scroll, so Square Ads are sure to be seen!
Additional Services:
I'd love to work with you to design one Large Ad or Square Ad for your business for an additional one-time fee of $10.
Disclosures
This is a for profit blog. It is an important piece of the puzzle that allows me to pay my bills and live as an artistic entrepreneur!
I do not do paid posts. I do not do sponsored posts at this time either. I accept free goods only for use in blog giveaways, which are open to all readers.
I occasionally write about what I am working on in my studio, but I now rarely write posts solely to promote my handmade hair accessory business, Stitch Machine; however, readers can stay updated on my business news on Facebook, Twitter, and Etsy.
