WordPress.com Forums » Tag: advertise - Recent Posts http://en.forums.wordpress.com/tags/advertise WordPress.com Forums » Tag: advertise - Recent Posts en Mon, 20 May 2013 13:26:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 timethief on "Affiliate Marketing???" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/affiliate-marketing-1#post-996468 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:43:46 +0000 timethief 996468@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/

I know that most advertising is permitted on .com sites ...

That's not true here. There is no upgrade you can purchase from WordPress.com that changes anything stated here http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/ and restated again here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/#important-notes-before-upgrading and restated again here > http://en.support.wordpress.com/custom-design/#frequently-asked-questions

There is only one advertising program called WordAds at WordPress.com and it’s for blogs on their own domains. This is the homepage for the WordAds program: http://www.wordads.co/

Aside from a blog being accepted into WordAds, no blogger initiated advertising, retailing or reselling the work or products created or services provided by anyone other than yourself is allowed on free hosted wordpress.com blogs. E-commerce transactions via shopping carts and the like cannot be conducted on free blogs from and being free hosted by wordpress.com
http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/
http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/affiliate-links/
http://en.support.wordpress.com/suspended-blogs/
http://en.wordpress.com/tos/

The only exceptions are here in italics:

Affiliate marketing blogs: Blogs with the primary purpose of driving traffic to affiliate programs and get-rich-quick schemes (“Make six figures from home!!”, “20 easy steps to top profits!!”, etc). This includes multi-level marketing (MLM) blogs and pyramid schemes. To be clear, people writing their own original book, movie or game reviews and linking them to Amazon, or people linking to their own products on Etsy do NOT fall into this category. http://en.wordpress.com/types-of-blogs/

If you do require an ecommerce site, advertising and/or affiliate links you can hire a web host and get a free software install from http://wordpress.org Refer to > http://support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

]]> megangomperts on "Affiliate Marketing???" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/affiliate-marketing-1#post-996456 Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:26:48 +0000 megangomperts 996456@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I have tried to read other posts about this but would like some clarification. I know that most advertising is permitted on .com sites but I did see that sometimes it is allowed if you are a real blog with real readers.

Does anyone know if this type of program would be allowed?

https://www.onekingslane.com/affiliates/faq.php

]]> raincoaster on "Monetizing Blog/How to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/monetizing-bloghow-to#post-973753 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:41:47 +0000 raincoaster 973753@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ First of all, you should know that most blogs created and optimized specifically for monetization actually lose money, once you factor in hosting costs.

1) none at all. If you do, your blog will be suspended. The ONLY exceptions are for original artists, authors, etc, who are selling their own wares off their blogs. Occasionally a review site can use an Amazon link, but not in every post and not in the sidebar. Really, if you want ads and affiliates, you want to leave.

2) I can't answer this without knowing what kind of traffic you have, and what kind of blog. Do you have a clearly defined, desireable demographic of readers? Do you have at least a thousand views a day? If so, you're attractive to advertisers. If not, then no.

3) no, WP.org works almost exactly like Wp.com. You can do what I did, which is get a free theme and just start blogging without tinkering with so much as the background colour, or you can go nuts with theme hacking, whatever you want. But you are always responsible for security, backups, and making sure your stuff is up to date: plugins, themes WordPresss, etc.

]]> generalnapslulu on "Monetizing Blog/How to?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/monetizing-bloghow-to#post-973739 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:26:41 +0000 generalnapslulu 973739@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hello,

I am new to blogging and would like to make money while doing something that interests and inspires me. I paid WP to change the blog's address from 'www.laruejacob.wordpress.com' to 'www.laruejacob.com.' I get a decent amount of hits per day and my application to WordAds has just been accepted. However, I am now learning, that in order to actually profit, I may need to actually go about this differently. In order words, use a web host, purchase the domain name on a site like "GoDaddy" and then do the installation of "wordpress.org." I am honestly confused and seeking out guidance because I know that by having to use WP as a host and server I can't use GoogleAdsense and the like. So essentially:

1. If I stayed with what I currently have going for me, what other forms of ad/affiliate links can I use, which ones are recommended?

2. Having done what I have done--is it worth the effort, time and money to actually go buy a domain name, move my blog to BluHost, so that I can then profit better?

3. If I go with number 2--and make the aforesaid changes, do I need to know css code to make posts, insert pictures and the like?

Thank you,

Any information would be highly appreciated!

]]> dreager1 on "Showcase" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/showcase-1#post-952613 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:34:35 +0000 dreager1 952613@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Okay, thank you for the extremely fast reply! :D

]]> absurdoldbird on "Showcase" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/showcase-1#post-952611 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:33:48 +0000 absurdoldbird 952611@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ PS. Post to the Showcase forum. It's here:

http://en.forums.wordpress.com/forum/showcase

]]> absurdoldbird on "Showcase" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/showcase-1#post-952608 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:32:36 +0000 absurdoldbird 952608@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Yes, you can. Read this sticky post:

http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-use-the-showcase-forum?replies=1

]]> dreager1 on "Showcase" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/showcase-1#post-952595 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:24:16 +0000 dreager1 952595@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I saw it mentioned that you can have fun promoting your blog there. Like make a topic and then comment there about your blog. Is that the case? I don't want to open a topic and start talking about my blog a lot if it's against the rules. Thanks for the help :)

]]> makaranddalal on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-909655 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:18:55 +0000 makaranddalal 909655@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Cant we earn using WordPress.com

]]> 1tess on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902639 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:18:23 +0000 1tess 902639@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ ~~ g'morning auxclass…

]]> 1tess on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902638 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:17:48 +0000 1tess 902638@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ You should learn about the different flavors of WordPress.

Wp.com is a shared platform: we are all hosted here without charge; in exchange we abide by the rules and the powers that be test software on us.

WordPress.ORG means you would pay a company to host your blog (provide you a connection to the internet). Then you can use the free software from wp.ORG to make your site function.

Here are details:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/com-vs-org/

]]> auxclass on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902634 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:14:52 +0000 auxclass 902634@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ You need to be hosted on another host such as Blue Host, Laughing Squid etc. You can find a list of hosts over at WordPress.ORG as well as instructions on how to hire a host and move the content.

]]> indianbloggist on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902630 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:10:29 +0000 indianbloggist 902630@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Thanks for a quick reply.

One more thing regarding the word "Your blog is still hosted here on WordPress.com even though you have mapped your own domain name."

So where my blog should be hosted to? Do I needs to spend more $ for the same.
What I have to do for " FTP access" or add new plugins...

Regards,
Indianbloggist.com

]]> 1tess on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902614 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:19:22 +0000 1tess 902614@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Your blog is still hosted here on WordPress.com even though you have mapped your own domain name.
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/
especially:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/#important-notes-before-upgrading

Important Notes Before Upgrading

Advertising: While a blog must have a mapped domain in order to qualify for WordAds, the Domain Mapping Upgrade does not otherwise permit advertising on your blog.
Same Terms of Service: The Domain Mapping Upgrade does not permit the use of any kind of prohibited code or upload additional themes or plugins. With the upgrade, your blog will still be hosted here at WordPress.com, which means that you will not have FTP access to your files and you will still be required to abide by our Terms of Service.

http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/

AdSense, Yahoo, Chitika, TextLinkAds, and other third-party advertising is not allowed here at WordPress.com.

]]> indianbloggist on "How to add Chitika advertise in my WordPress.com site" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/how-to-add-chitika-advertise-in-my-wordpresscom-site#post-902612 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:09:05 +0000 indianbloggist 902612@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hello All,

I have bought a domain from WordPress.com in 25$ and my site name is indianbloggist.com,I am not able to edit any of the page i.e. widgets.php even not able to insert any advertise like Chitika code or ad-sense code.

Can anybody tell me how to add the ads in my site.

Regards,
Indianbloggist.com

]]> 1tess on "Sponsored products in my posts?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/sponsored-products-in-my-posts#post-890245 Sun, 20 May 2012 19:21:56 +0000 1tess 890245@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ No, whether you write the paid post or someone else does, I believe you will be in violation of the TOS here on wp.com. See this

In addition to AdSense-type ads, please do not use the following services on your blog:

Sponsored or paid posts, including PayPerPost, ReviewMe, and Smorty.

http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/

If you still have doubts, then contact Support.

]]> piahelen on "Sponsored products in my posts?" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/sponsored-products-in-my-posts#post-890235 Sun, 20 May 2012 18:29:32 +0000 piahelen 890235@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hello! :) I was reading this http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/ and I understand if they don't want us to publish sponsored posts (That the whole post is made by someone else and the blogger make money by letting other write a post for you, and the whole post is only a huge commersial), but if I for example make a post and got sponsored by someone, for example got a product home and tried it and want to write about it, is that allowed? Or if I got some free shoes or something, can I advertise that website and in the bottom of the page write "sponsored product"? Or having ads in the sidebar? Or is this rules only if you use AdSence google? I just have to ask 'cuz I do not want to break the rules :)

]]> timethief on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-852304 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:52:58 +0000 timethief 852304@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I guess 1000 - 15000 page views everyday may be the time to consider moving a blog. But do note that there are many who have self hosted WordPress.corg sistes and what income they make over and above web hosting and associated expenses amounts to pocket change.

]]> raincoaster on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-851962 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:27:02 +0000 raincoaster 851962@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Well, you can't have an independently-hosted site without purchasing a domain name for it, so factor that into your calculations. I'd say it's not worth going independent for less than a thousand hits a day. YOu need that kind of traffic to generate any real hits.

]]> 4geekreviews on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-851930 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:25:02 +0000 4geekreviews 851930@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @timethief:
Thanks! I'll check that out. It looks like I need to pruchase the domain name proper, but it might be worth it. As my site is a really narrow niche market, I was hoping to get in touch with local advertisers, which is against the service terms (I'm assuming), so any further advice from folks on the subject is appreciated as well.

]]> 1tess on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-851887 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:19:28 +0000 1tess 851887@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ moved to Off Topic

]]> timethief on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-851751 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:04:16 +0000 timethief 851751@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ There is an advertising program here at WordPress.com called WordAds. It’s for well established blogs on their own domains, with suitable content and 20,000 - 25,000 page views or more monthly. http://en.wordpress.com/apply-for-wordads/

]]> 4geekreviews on "When is it worth switching to wordpress.org? (advertising)" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/when-is-it-worth-switching-to-wordpressorg-advertising#post-850969 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:06:54 +0000 4geekreviews 850969@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ So my family started this site to do something together as a hobby. We enjoy nerdy stuff, and have been doing reviews and what not for a few months. We recently hit up a local convention, and generally go to about 3-4 a year. As soon as we posted coverage of the last event, our average hits per day went from 5 to over a 1000. Not sure how long this will keep up, but as we are going to do this a couple time a year, I'm wondering at what point people think it is a good idea to switch to a site that would allow us to advertise/monetize. Any advice? - I know it's a big 'what if' but it was still on my mind. Thanks!

]]> 1tess on "WELCOME ON THE OUR BLOG ITS ALL ABOUT GOD, JESUS, CHURCHS E.T.C" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/welcome-on-the-our-blog-its-all-about-god-jesus-churchs-etc#post-822547 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:04:18 +0000 1tess 822547@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ to all it may concern:

Despite the breach of inter-web etiquette in the use of ALL CAPS (SHOUTING) the original poster has a legitimate WordPress.com site.

Kindly remember that anyone with a WordPress.com site is welcome to use the Showcase Forum to promote his/her blog.

]]> jessielansdel on "WELCOME ON THE OUR BLOG ITS ALL ABOUT GOD, JESUS, CHURCHS E.T.C" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/welcome-on-the-our-blog-its-all-about-god-jesus-churchs-etc#post-822532 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:41:06 +0000 jessielansdel 822532@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ "preachers such as Benny Hill".?

]]> isadz on "WELCOME ON THE OUR BLOG ITS ALL ABOUT GOD, JESUS, CHURCHS E.T.C" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/welcome-on-the-our-blog-its-all-about-god-jesus-churchs-etc#post-822514 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:31:26 +0000 isadz 822514@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ And you did it twice in your comment raincoaster. :)

]]> raincoaster on "WELCOME ON THE OUR BLOG ITS ALL ABOUT GOD, JESUS, CHURCHS E.T.C" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/welcome-on-the-our-blog-its-all-about-god-jesus-churchs-etc#post-822506 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:20:38 +0000 raincoaster 822506@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Every time you use ALL CAPS you make the Babby Jeebus cry, and Satan tears the head off a kitten.

FACT.

]]> mosespk on "WELCOME ON THE OUR BLOG ITS ALL ABOUT GOD, JESUS, CHURCHS E.T.C" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/welcome-on-the-our-blog-its-all-about-god-jesus-churchs-etc#post-822505 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:18:02 +0000 mosespk 822505@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Visit our blog to learn about the word of God, watch Gospel songs/videos watch videos of preachers such as benny Hinn e.t.c, read topics and so much more, you are welcome there. every body is allowed to comment, advertise your event, advertise your business free, but your business must not be an alcoholic products nor drugs. visit http://www.mosespk.wordpress.com

]]> timethief on "PROMOTING WITHIN WORDPRESS" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/promoting-within-wordpress#post-782555 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:52:58 +0000 timethief 782555@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Hello there,
Here is a comprehensive article on this topic you may wish to read.
WordPress.com in house blog promotion

]]> tandava108 on "PROMOTING WITHIN WORDPRESS" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/promoting-within-wordpress#post-782437 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:02:33 +0000 tandava108 782437@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ The best think I find is to leave intelligent comments on other people's blogs, or even to blog about their blogs (they will see this via pingback). A lot of people will post something about yours in return, you don't even have to ask them.

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