Advertising Opportunities

Basic Listing | Text Upgrade | Graphic Upgrade
Position Upgrade | Banners
Free Publicity | Additional Information

We have received hundreds of questions, many about products and services for chocolate and coffee shop owners. These questions about resources are what led us to create the Trade Secrets addition to our site. Trade Secrets will be the ultimate listing for chocolate and coffee suppliers on the web. Join us today.
 


  Basic Listing
A basic listing in The ShoppingPlace Trade Secrets is available to all manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers, and consultants to online or offline chocolate and coffee shop retailers. A basic listing consists of company name with web site hot link, address, and phone number. Listings will appear in alphabetical order.

Cost: $25 annually, or Free with a prize donation of $50 retail value in our ongoing Sweepstakes. Contact Ann for details.

Example:

  The ShoppingPlace
1234 Main St.
Anytown, FL 12345
555-555-1234
 
 


  Text Upgrade
A text upgrade is a company description of up to four lines. An email hot link is added with this upgrade. A great way to give your potential customers more information and several ways to contact you.

Cost: $100 annually (changes free at renewal, $20 each additional)

Example:

  The ShoppingPlace
1234 Main St.
Anytown, FL 12345
555-555-1234
ann@shoppingplace.com
  The award-winning ShoppingPlace is a directory for online chocolate and coffee shops and an information resource. This site directs on-going sweepstakes, hosts an "Ask the Experts" forum that answers chocolate and coffee questions, and contains in-depth information.



  Graphic Upgrade
A graphic upgrade consists of a single image provided by you. Company logos or product images are ideal. We can recommend an image from your web site or you may email an image. Image scanning is available for $25 per scan. Graphic design services are available at $50 per hour with a one hour minimum. All work will be quoted and your approval received before work begins.

Cost: $100 annually (changes free at renewal, $20 each additional)

Graphic Specifications:
GIF or JPEG file
5 Kb
200 X 80 pixels, max

Example:

  The ShoppingPlace
1234 Main St.
Anytown, FL 12345
555-555-1234
The ShoppingPlace
 


  Position Upgrade
A position upgrade consists of moving the listing to the top of the page below the headline. Position upgrades are on a first come first serve basis. Move your listing to the top and increase your visibilty.

Cost: $30 monthly, 3 month minimum
 


  Banners
Banners will be placed at the top of the Trade Secrets page above the headline. It's the first thing your potential customer sees when the page comes up. Banners may be rotated with no more than three other banners at one time.

Cost: $100 monthly, 3 month minimum

Graphic Specifications:
GIF or JPEG file
7 Kb
468 X 60 pixels, max

Example:

The ShoppingPlace
 


  Free Publicity
The ShoppingPlace "Ask the Experts" message board is a place where our visitors ask chocolate, coffee and related questions. You are invited to join our panel of experts by answering questions in your field of expertise. There is no charge to participate as an expert. Please contact us by email prior to your first expert post for additional details.
 


  Additional Information
The following policies are designed to ensure that both advertisers and users have a good experience with The ShoppingPlace. If you have any questions about them, please contact Ann.

Terms: Payment in advance by check or money order (US dollars) with signed contract.

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

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