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Nu1 · Jul 18, 2003, 12:10

However, I have not done this before. What I would like to know is how do most of you charge your clients? Do all of you use paypal? or something else?

Another thing is that I want clients to be able to purchase space through the Net and offline for those businesses who are not yet on the web. Have any of you had this experience and how do you handle it?

Lastly, are there any good articles out there that talk about ads on the internet and what is involved.

Thanks,
Nu1

Archbob · Jul 18, 2003, 13:31

I use paypal, but certain not everyone does. I don't go looking for clients as I handle most ads through networks but I have sold a few spots on my site. The client usually approaches me and I give a price and usually they agree with it and we work out payment terms.

ozgression · Jul 18, 2003, 18:27

I use PayPal and Checks.

Bigeasygz · Jul 18, 2003, 21:13

paypal is your friend

SWD · Jul 19, 2003, 11:56

PayPal ROCKS!

Archbob · Jul 19, 2003, 12:32

Paypal and 2 checkout.

Bigeasygz · Jul 19, 2003, 22:00

i have a merchant account as well as paypal....sometimes i actually use paypal more as i get my money faster which just rAwks and also its cheaper sometimes too. 3% aint bad

Mike Panic · Jul 20, 2003, 10:12

ive used paypal and also received checks, some company's prefer to have an invoice faxed to them. i also have an "affiliate" page on my forums where it lists my current sponsors, the sponsor for the monthly photo assignment, affiliates and photographers (my moderators) and at the bottom is a line that says - if you are interested in advertising on here, please email....."

if your going to seek out advertisers though, make sure you have all the data about your sites stats and demographic, those are the most important things to any company

Nu1 · Jul 23, 2003, 06:36

Thanks to all for your responses. I am thinking of going for the Business option paypal package - does anyone use this package?

Also, I've been doing a lot of research on the web about pricing for advertisement (and I know it may not be okay to discuss here) but generally speaking, the pricing varies per site right?

Thanks.

Mike · Jul 23, 2003, 11:29

If you use PayPal, make it a habit of withdrawing your funds into your bank account when you get more than say $100 or so.

I know a few people who have had hundreds of dollars locked up in their PayPal account for months because of a disputed payment.

www.paypalwarning.com

On that note, I use paypal myself, and I've had nothing but good experiences with them.

Nu1 · Jul 23, 2003, 12:31

Thanks Naramation,

That is good information. I will make a habig of doing that. Do you also do offline sales where you may need a city permission to handle business?

Nu1

Jul 18, 2003, 12:10	#1
Nu1 SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 127	I would like to start selling ad space on my site... However, I have not done this before. What I would like to know is how do most of you charge your clients? Do all of you use paypal? or something else? Another thing is that I want clients to be able to purchase space through the Net and offline for those businesses who are not yet on the web. Have any of you had this experience and how do you handle it? Lastly, are there any good articles out there that talk about ads on the internet and what is involved. Thanks, Nu1 __________________ "Don't sweat the small stuff"

Jul 18, 2003, 13:31	#2
Archbob Level 8 Chinese guy Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in this vast universe Posts: 3,677	I use paypal, but certain not everyone does. I don't go looking for clients as I handle most ads through networks but I have sold a few spots on my site. The client usually approaches me and I give a price and usually they agree with it and we work out payment terms. __________________ Web Hosting Gate \| Java-gaming \|Sonic Mario games\|Flash games

Jul 18, 2003, 18:27	#3
ozgression Aussie Icon Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 843	I use PayPal and Checks. __________________ Pay Per Click Search Engine Reviews - Add Your Site To PPCSE's Reviews: Yahoo Search Marketing, Search123, Google Adwords, Miva, Kanoodle, Enhance & More!

Jul 19, 2003, 11:56	#5
SWD SitePoint Wizard Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: heaven Posts: 721	PayPal ROCKS! __________________ Our Sites: Arcade Muffin \| Viefex

Jul 19, 2003, 12:32	#6
Archbob Level 8 Chinese guy Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Somewhere in this vast universe Posts: 3,677	Paypal and 2 checkout. __________________ Web Hosting Gate \| Java-gaming \|Sonic Mario games\|Flash games

Jul 18, 2003, 21:13	#4
Bigeasygz SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: clearwater florida Posts: 168	paypal is your friend

Jul 19, 2003, 22:00	#7
Bigeasygz SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: clearwater florida Posts: 168	i have a merchant account as well as paypal....sometimes i actually use paypal more as i get my money faster which just rAwks and also its cheaper sometimes too. 3% aint bad

Jul 20, 2003, 10:12	#8
Mike Panic SitePoint Wizard Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: pa Posts: 982	ive used paypal and also received checks, some company's prefer to have an invoice faxed to them. i also have an "affiliate" page on my forums where it lists my current sponsors, the sponsor for the monthly photo assignment, affiliates and photographers (my moderators) and at the bottom is a line that says - if you are interested in advertising on here, please email....." if your going to seek out advertisers though, make sure you have all the data about your sites stats and demographic, those are the most important things to any company __________________ iLikeCheapStuff Dell coupon codes, hot deals, great savings! Randomn3ss.com Random thoughts, expressions, complaints. iPhotoForum.com The Definitive Photography Community

Jul 23, 2003, 06:36	#9
Nu1 SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 127	Thanks to all for your responses. I am thinking of going for the Business option paypal package - does anyone use this package? Also, I've been doing a lot of research on the web about pricing for advertisement (and I know it may not be okay to discuss here) but generally speaking, the pricing varies per site right? Thanks. __________________ "Don't sweat the small stuff"

Jul 23, 2003, 11:29	#10
Mike SitePoint Genius Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 5,547	If you use PayPal, make it a habit of withdrawing your funds into your bank account when you get more than say $100 or so. I know a few people who have had hundreds of dollars locked up in their PayPal account for months because of a disputed payment. www.paypalwarning.com On that note, I use paypal myself, and I've had nothing but good experiences with them. __________________ Mike It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.

Jul 23, 2003, 12:31	#11
Nu1 SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: California Posts: 127	Thanks Naramation, That is good information. I will make a habig of doing that. Do you also do offline sales where you may need a city permission to handle business? Nu1 __________________ "Don't sweat the small stuff"

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