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And make your customers happy.

As you surely know, the challenge for every publisher on the web these days lies in balancing a commitment to quality content with a revenue model that makes it possible to pay the bills. For most sites out there, the answer to that challenge is to place advertising on the site wherever humanly possible – in every blank space, in the middle of your content, or even directly in front of your screen.

The problem with this approach is that it causes a vicious cycle. Consumers have learned how to fight back against intrusive ads, installing ad-blocking software and deliberately avoiding advertising however possible. In that world, no one wins: ads don’t earn clicks, publishers don’t earn revenue, and the customer has to deal with an obnoxious user experience that may turn them off of a site forever.

 

 

 

Our mission is to find a solution that benefits everyone. By offering sponsored advertorial posts  we can:

  • Maintain a streamlined, content-focused user experience.
  • Offers Bellingham businesses a way to educate those users about their industry, product, and/or services.
  • Provide consumers with valuable, informative content they want to read.

For us, this approach is not just an improvement over the status quo – it’s a necessity. And here’s why: Traditional Advertising Is On The Way Out

Over 144 million web users worldwide use ad blocking software, and that number is on the rise, growing almost 70% in the last year. Tweet: Over 144 million web users worldwide use ad blocking software, and that number is on the rise, growing almost 70% in the last year.

Believe it or not, those users are doing you a favor – they’re keeping you from wasting your advertising budget on empty impressions.

Click Through rates for banner display ads – once the bread and butter of the web – have fallen to 0.2%, from 9% in the year 2000. Tweet: Click Through rates for banner display ads - once the bread and butter of the web - have fallen to 0.2%, from 9% in the year 2000.

And your potential customers are already on board.

Some 70% of consumers prefer to learn about a business through content vs. a traditional ad.

Tweet: Some 70% of consumers prefer to learn about a business through content vs. a traditional ad.

And site visitors view native advertisements 56% more than banner ads.

Advertorials or native advertisements, allow you to engage, educate, and delight your customer – helping you build long-term brand loyalty and trust. It’s a win for everyone, and that’s why we encourage you to try our Advertorials! Head to our Advertise With Us page to find out how!

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