The Mr. Pinball web site is one of the most popular pinball-related
sites on the web. Latest statistics show an average of over 12,000 hits
per day by over 3,200 different visitors per day. If we include the email
subscriptions we contact over 6,000 people daily with targeted pinball ads.
In addition, we have given our advertisers more exposure with a web page devoted just
to them. This page is also referenced from nearly every page on our
website.
If you sell parts, machines, literature, do board repairs, ship machines, or
do anything related to pinball there is no better place to place your ad and
get noticed.
Policies
Banner ads are available on the classified ad web pages, classified ad
email subscriptions, auction results web pages, and Pinball Collector
Register pages
Banner ads appear on the top of the web page and include a link to your
own site, or a link to a custom web page (text-only) that we make for you.
The custom web page is free.
The custom web page is a text-only page, that you can use instead of a
web site, if you don't have a web site already. For an additional $5.00 per
month you can submit new content for the web page as often as you like.
This allows you to run daily, weekly, or monthly specials, or list specific
merchandise for sale and change the information as suits your needs.
Submission of new content is available through a special web page just for
you.
Email text banner ads are a two-line, 79 characters per line ad that
goes out at the top of the daily classifieds email. Usually, this ad will
contain your business name, tag line, email address, phone number, and/or
web URL (or whatever fits). There is no extra charge for this type of ad.
You are allowed to have up to 3 of these ads in the rotation.
Payment must be received before advertising can begin.
Ads are billed by the month, with a one month minimum.
You may double, triple, or otherwise increase your exposure by doubling
or tripling your monthly payment.
Rates
$30.00 per month per ad--this includes the banner ad images on the
website and the email text banner ads. Add $5.00 per month if
you wish to edit your custom web page. If you only want to have just the
email text banner ads, these are available for $20.00 per month. Discount
of 10% for 1 year paid in advance for either option. This less than half of
what you would pay elsewhere, plus our traffic/exposure is larger than
anywhere else!
Inquire about trades in lieu of payment.
Process
1. Submit banner graphic, alternate text, desired start date, target URL or
single page text, and up to 3 two-line email ads (if desired) by email to advertise@mrpinball.com.
2. Send payment, check or money order (US funds only, drawn on a US bank)
to:
Mr. Pinball
4805 Marabow Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5419
USA
Payment must be received before desired start date.
3. You will be notified by email when your submission has been reviewed and
approved.
Ad Detailed Requirements Banner Graphic--Must be gif format (interlaced is preferred, but not
required), no larger than 468 (horizontal) by 60 (vertical). No animated
images are allowed. File size cannot be larger than 20K (20,480 bytes). If
you cannot supply an image, we can make one up for you, with your approval,
for a small artwork fee of $15.00.
Example:
Alternate Text--This is the text that appears if the user's browser cannot
load the graphic. This should be no larger than 60 characters.
Example:
ALT="Antiques Emporium--Vintage Pinballs and Coin-Op"
Email text banner ads--These are two-line, 79 characters per line ads that
you can use to promote your business. Most contain your business name, a
phrase, and a URL (web address). Some also include phone numbers, an
email address, or location. You may submit up to three of these. They may
be all the same or all different.
Desired Start Date--We prefer to start on the first of the month, but can
start on any date if desired.
Target URL--This is your target web address. This URL must be
active when you submit your ad. If you do not have a URL, you can submit a
page of text, no greater than 10K (10,240 bytes) that we will use to
create a web page just for you. There is no separate charge for this
page.
These requirements are necessary to ensure that the ads are a benefit to
all. Any ads that significantly slow down loading a page are bad for
everyone.
All ads submitted to Mr. Pinball are reviewed and are subject to approval
before use. Mr. Pinball reserves the right to reject any ad graphic,
alternate text, start date, URL, or two-line email ad.
For more information you may contact us by email, email form, or by phone at (801) 277-0888.
