We are selective about the sites we list on The ShoppingPlace, and you can be sure that you are reaching your target market. With a targeted audience you get more for your advertising dollar!
The ShoppingPlace offers a wide variety of flexible advertising opportunities to bring traffic to your web site. If you are interested in an advertising option you do not see, please feel free to request it.
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When a visitor searches or browses through the categories, all sites will be listed in the order of their ranking. At the top are the sites with a ranking of 10, below them, sites with a ranking of 9 and so on. Sites with a ranking of 10 are accompanied by a Cool icon.
Cool sites are outstanding sites in our directory and have been reviewed in our Cool Site of the Week feature. Cool sites are determined by the editorial staff at The ShoppingPlace. To see a complete listing of all our Cool Sites, click here.
Every site that is reviewed and accepted with The ShoppingPlace will receive a ranking of 2. You can improve your ranking in The ShoppingPlace directory several ways. You can increase your ranking to a 3 by linking to us from your home page. Click here for instructions on how to link to The ShoppingPlace.
Through our advertising services, you may increase your site's ranking.
Sites are listed according to the following:
1 - Default ranking to unreviewed sites.
2 - Ranking we assign to sites with no reciprocal link.
3 - Ranking assigned to sites with a reciprocal link.
4 - $ 5 per month (12 month minimum)
5 - $10 per month (6 month minimum)
6 - $15 per month (6 month minimum)
7 - $20 per month (6 month minimum)
8 - Premium ranking - $40 per month - maximum of 3 sites in this rank per category (3 month minimum)
9 - Premium ranking - $60 per month - maximum of 2 sites in this rank per category (3 month minimum)
10 - Our featured Cool Site of the Week.
Several options are available for banner advertising.
Run of site is our standard banner rotation program.
The ad rate is $20.00 CPM*
Targeted banner rotation is aimed at the category or subcategories of your choice. You may choose one category or up to 5 subcategories.
The ad rate is $25.00 CPM*
Banners are 468 X 60 and a maximum of 10k in size. For special sizes and placement contact us directly at ads@shoppingplace.com.
To see a demo of our Advertising Report follow the link below and use the login information to see a sample report.
Advertising Report Demo (click here)
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Password: demo
(please use lower case when entering the login information)
*CPM is cost per thousand impressions with a minimum purchase of 5000.
You can see the top keyword searches in the column to the right. We've also shown the most recent keyword searches so you can view any developing trends, i.e. holiday keywords. The top hits and recent hits links are informational so you can see what sites are most popular.
Recent Searches
Top Hits
Recent Hits
We will supply you with the images and the appropriate HTML and encourage you to place the hidden image on a page so your visitors will browse your site to find it.
As a Sponsor, you receive:
- A graphic ad for your store will be displayed on the
Sweepstakes page.
- A small image will be placed next to your free listing setting your shop off from the other free listings.
- A link to your site and your winner's name will be listed on our
Winners Circle page where it will remain for one year.
Cost: $100 + $25 retail value gift to the winner.
Example: See our Sweepstakes page.
Email Ann to start advertising your site today!
Submit an Article or Recipe You may also receive publicity on our site by submitting an article or recipe about chocolate or coffee. You could write an article about chocolate tips or how to make chocolate covered coffee beans. If you are not sure about the topic, send us an email, and we will work out the details with you. Please don't just copy information out of a book, please make it your own work.
And the reward for your hard work will be a credit line and your company banner with a link to your site. We will also increase your ranking by one in our directory for one month. This page will also be submitted to the search engines - another bonus for you! Any work submitted will become the property of The ShoppingPlace.
Send Us Your Press Release Are you sending a press release to the media about something new at your site? Send us a copy and we'll post it in a special area of our web site. We'll also post dates for chocolate or coffee special events. If your press release or special event has appeal to our visitors, we'll give you a little free publicity on The ShoppingPlace.
We now accept MasterCard or Visa though PayPal. Using PayPal is quick. You can make a payment instantly without waiting for your check to clear. The ShoppingPlace can put your ad online immediately.
Using PayPal is easy. It's as easy as sending email. Pay with your MasterCard or Visa credit card.
Using PayPal is secure. The ShoppingPlace never sees your credit card or bank account numbers. The ShoppingPlace is a Verified Seller and as a buyer you are protected by PayPal's Buyer Protection Guarantee
Using PayPal is private and free. You can also use PayPal to pay others online for products or winning auction bids. Or accept payments yourself from others online. Sign up today and receive $5 in your account.
The ShoppingPlace reserves the right to reject or remove any advertisement at its discretion and does not knowingly accept any advertisement that:
- is false or misleading
- is defamatory, harassing, abusive or threatening
- is vulgar, indecent, or uses profane language
- violates the law