{Advertise}
We are thrilled to offer advertising on Gussy has a lot to say {and sew}!
* Please be sure to share your linking URL to ensure compatibility with the Gussy community
* Gussy offers a limited selection of sponsors each month; all shops & ads must be approved by Gussy
Choose your size ~ packaged rates for monthly savings:
{small ad :: 125x125h pixels}
30 days – $35
90 days – $90, great value
{large ad :: 261x125h pixels}
30 days – $55
90 days – $145, great value
* we feature static ads only, no blinking ads please
* if your ad has a lot of white space near the edges, please but a 1px border around it
* a fresh ad is required each month
Great exposure with increasing blog traffic.
*Please note, signing up for sponsorship doesn’t increase your blog traffic or shop sales overnight — or even within the first few weeks. Advertising takes time, usually 1-2 months. The more people see your work the more inclined they are to click and then buy. Please be patient. Sponsorship is the first step to blog/shop success.
Sponsorship space also includes:
- optional mid-month group feature &/or giveaway post
- mid-monthly rotation of all ads
- a link back to your landing page URL
- right-hand side real estate (immediately next to the most-recent blog post)
- frequent links to your blog/shop in post shout-outs or Tweets
- packaged rates for monthly savings {30- or 90-days}
Most of my blog readers…
- are women, between the ages of 24 – 55
- when they see something they love, they either bookmark it or buy it on-the-spot
- are college educated
- are married
Results are from a February 2010 blog survey.
Why advertise on Gussy?
- over 1,600 page views a day/51,000 page views a month
- Featured Artist posts, which feature a new crafter, publish every other Friday and brings additional traffic
- The Nester has quoted this blog as “becoming the voice of the crafter/blogger”
- The Gussy community is very interactive and loves to support the handmade industry
- This blog has been linked to by the LA Times and Pregnancy & Newborn magazine — come be a part of it’s success!
- Gussy has been contacted by Brides.com
- Advance notice of Giveaway Day; see image below for the comments left on my most recent Giveaway Day, held July 12-14, 2010:
Testimonial:
Sarah Mae of Like a Warm Cup of Coffee says:
“Gussy is on fire! This gal not only knows how to sew, she knows how to market to perfection her amazing products using her social media platform. She connects with her audience, she treats her sponsors like gold, and she is strategic in getting her products on well-known websites and blogs. Gussy is a rising star – better hitch a ride now while you can still reach her.”
Sponsorship Button Disclosure:
It’s no surprise that having a cute, style-inspired button is key to sponsorship success, right? Please help yourself first by presenting the Gussy community with a button that is fitting to your shop’s style. If there is text, it must be easy to read. Focus on showcasing a single item or theme in your shop/blog {not your entire collection}. If your button has a lot of white space, give it a 1 pixel border {since my blog has a white background you’ll want to “pull” everything back in}. Design your button so that people can’t take another breath until they click on it! Lastly, remember that this is a partnership and my goal to have a successful blog requires that we work together. xo
Please contact Gussy at GussySews@gmail.com
*I do not do link exchanges.