Why you should advertise on blogs

From Dev Mechanic:




"Why would you consider advertising on blogs? Well, blog advertising is currently one of the hottest marketing techniques available.

Advertising through blogs is much cheaper than the traditional advertising media, mainly because it is still in its infancy. Blog advertising is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the web. It's easy, convenient, cheap, and you do not require a website or any expertise in site building, and the list goes on."

Read the rest of the article here.

Blog of the Week: MileHighGayGuy

It’s official – MileHighGayGuy is the hottest blog in town. In the past few months, Drew Wilson, Denver’s MileHighGayGuy, has appeared on “Studio 12” with Tamara Banks, on radio station KGNU – with a weekly segment in the works – and in the metro area’s largest biweekly newspaper.

In addition, he was the first official blogger for Denver PrideFest, one of the top ten Pride celebrations in the country, and has been named the Denver Gay Examiner for billionaire Philip Anschutz’s new online media venture, Examiner.com.

Now, for the first time, you can advertise on MileHighGayGuy.com, Denver’s premier gay-interest blog. Be one of the first to take advantage of this hot new way to reach Colorado’s gay community, the seventh largest in the nation.

Since blogs are updated daily, instead of weekly or monthly like standard print media, readers visit every day to check out the new content – and they will see your ad, with a direct link to your Web site, every single time.

So hook up with MileHighGayGuy and be a part of the hottest gay blog in Denver. Call or email DrewDenver@aol.com to discuss rates or set up an appointment.

More unconventional marketing tips

So what is a business blogger wanting to ’sell’ to do?

Here's what ProBlogger.com has to say about that:
"If I were a business blogger (and I guess I am in a way - but that’s another discussion) I would spend more time actively engaging with and enhancing the lives of my readers (and potential readers) than selling to them."

Makes a lot of sense to me! Read more of this forward-thinking sales strategy here.

Blog of the Week: Denver PrideFest Blog

Well, now that PrideFest 2008 has come and gone, the official PrideFest Blog has been put to bed. But it's still a great resource for PrideFest photos from years gone by and person-on-the-street news and views, as well as some interviews with local movers and shakers. And maybe we'll be back next year with the official PrideFest Blog for 2009!

Advertising on Blogs: Pros and Cons

Oprah's Blog

Even Oprah's blogging! Here's her most recent:
"Week Four: Sunday
Day 21…yes, I want some wine. Bordeaux 82. Just one glass at sunset, almost broke down and had a glass. I didn't, mostly because of my commitment to fellow VCTers. Tomorrow, Scarlet…tomorrow is another day. That's my mantra for now."

Read the rest here.