Having had six million visits in the last six years, I have decided to seek underwriters (sponsors) for my blogging efforts (SST & TA). This is a one person operation. It takes up a lot of time. These are opportunity costs for me.
Foundations (preferred) or corporations that make grants to my blogs should understand that the money will go in my posket in payment for what I do. I will pay whatever costs the blogs have.
What the underwriters will get is an acknowledgement on the blogs (if they want that). They will also assure that I continue doing this for a while. What they will not get: editorial control, content control or title.
I hope that pranksters do not bother me with foolishness that wastes my time. Enquiries should include full conatact data; website, phone numbers, a responsible person to contact, etc.
I am grateful to all those indviduals who have made donations in the past. pl
Col. Lang,
While I'm sure the quality of your writing will result in numerous offers from the sort of organizations you mentioned, you might also want to consider Google's advertising programs. They're very easy to set up, unobtrusive, and (I think -- this isn't really my field) fairly remunerative for sufficiently popular sites.
Just a thought. Either way, best of luck, and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Peter
Posted by: Peter | 10 May 2011 at 05:47 PM
Yeah, Pete is right. I'm in for another pittance. I hope you get some big sponsors.
Posted by: Basilisk | 10 May 2011 at 10:19 PM
If you want to go down the advertisement route, you basically need to set up another column for ads. Look at how blackfive.net does it. Some advertising options are:
1.) blogads.com
Most political bloggers use this. Take a look at what your peers are earning by searching for politics or military in their price list ->
http://web.blogads.com/adspotsfolder/blog_advertising_menu
2.) google ads. Adsense is the banners ads. Adwords are the text ads.
Posted by: Joe | 10 May 2011 at 11:13 PM
Any interest in an underwriter from one of the Gulf Countries?
Posted by: Bruno | 11 May 2011 at 04:26 AM
Col. Lang,
Like the others, I have also added a small donation so that you can keep up the great work. In addition, my offer of free beers at the Bling Tiger Ale House still stands the next time you are in New York City.
James
Posted by: Vanasek | 11 May 2011 at 10:16 AM
Google AdWords is your solution. Not sure what you get for every 1,000 impressions, but even if it's $3, that would be 6,000 x $3 = $18,000 for the impressions to date.
If you setup AdWords, advertisers can go into google and specifically make their own ads to feature on your site as well.
Posted by: eakens | 11 May 2011 at 10:26 AM
Well since I'm piggybacking on neighbour's turbostick up here, and can't seem to stay away, let's hope some big dough rolls in!
Usual pittance enclosed, sans usual inane token of affection.
Posted by: Charles I | 11 May 2011 at 11:13 AM
There is no substitute for a voice of experience, speaking with candor and honesty.
Sending out some of my dirty Canuck money too.
Posted by: Medicine Man | 11 May 2011 at 04:40 PM
Have you tried looking for grant funding? Foundation Center has good resources, including:
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/fundingsources/gtio.html
....which you needn't subscribe to. There will surely be a library near you with a subscription. Check FC.org for participating libraries.
Posted by: Annie Burns | 12 May 2011 at 10:39 AM