Post by Ashmadai on Nov 5, 2005 13:49:00 GMT -5
From past experience I have seen where others said they have visited many boards because of the quality of the Ad placed and by the same token they didn't go to a board because the Ad was just a text link or just plain didn't arouse their interest.
Here are a Few tips in making an ad which attracts others. We can add to this as time goes on.
BASIC TIPS
Subject Title:
When making the Subject Title of your advertisement it is best only to use the name of your Board. Remember, sometimes people lose their links in their bookmarks or favorites and they scan such boards as these to get those links back. Using only your Board Name will aid them in rapidly finding your board again.
Elements in Creating the Advertisement:
Use a combination of Text and Images in your ad(s). These take a little longer to do, but they also help in attracting users to your board.
Banners:
1. It is a good idea to add the banner to your board or an image saying the name of your board. An attractive banner is eye-catching and helps in guiding others in wanting to visit your board.
Please beware that an image which is either too wide or too tall it is distracting and can affect the design of this board.
I prefer banners which are a good sized image and have the Max. width of 350 to 500 pixels and the Max Height of 100 to 150 pixels.
2. Make your banner/image clickable so that people can click on it and be transported to your board.
3. Place a text link under your banner/image or in your advertisement to provide another way for the viewer of the ad to get to your board.
Text:
1. It's a good Idea to use different colors In your advertisement as well as Bold, Italic, underlined, Big, and Small Texts. Try not to overuse these "attention-getters" because too much can be overbearing and irritating to some of the people you are trying to attract. Remember "Eye catching" is the key to a successful ad. I haven't mentioned using the Marquee or a flashing effect because even though they could be used as a good eye catching tool I don't recommend it because you have people with such things as epilepsy which the movement might adversely affect.
2. You should always List a Good Description of your Board, perhaps including a listing of some, or all, your Forum names.
General:
Remember, size matters.
Find the balance between too much and too little. Be concise and get to the point. To see something That can be done I will show you an example of a messageboard ad.
Advert Example
I hope this helps you all out with making good advertisements and If you have any tips yourself feel free to post them here.
Here are a Few tips in making an ad which attracts others. We can add to this as time goes on.
BASIC TIPS
Subject Title:
When making the Subject Title of your advertisement it is best only to use the name of your Board. Remember, sometimes people lose their links in their bookmarks or favorites and they scan such boards as these to get those links back. Using only your Board Name will aid them in rapidly finding your board again.
Elements in Creating the Advertisement:
Use a combination of Text and Images in your ad(s). These take a little longer to do, but they also help in attracting users to your board.
Banners:
1. It is a good idea to add the banner to your board or an image saying the name of your board. An attractive banner is eye-catching and helps in guiding others in wanting to visit your board.
Please beware that an image which is either too wide or too tall it is distracting and can affect the design of this board.
I prefer banners which are a good sized image and have the Max. width of 350 to 500 pixels and the Max Height of 100 to 150 pixels.
2. Make your banner/image clickable so that people can click on it and be transported to your board.
3. Place a text link under your banner/image or in your advertisement to provide another way for the viewer of the ad to get to your board.
Text:
1. It's a good Idea to use different colors In your advertisement as well as Bold, Italic, underlined, Big, and Small Texts. Try not to overuse these "attention-getters" because too much can be overbearing and irritating to some of the people you are trying to attract. Remember "Eye catching" is the key to a successful ad. I haven't mentioned using the Marquee or a flashing effect because even though they could be used as a good eye catching tool I don't recommend it because you have people with such things as epilepsy which the movement might adversely affect.
2. You should always List a Good Description of your Board, perhaps including a listing of some, or all, your Forum names.
General:
Remember, size matters.
Find the balance between too much and too little. Be concise and get to the point. To see something That can be done I will show you an example of a messageboard ad. Advert Example
I hope this helps you all out with making good advertisements and If you have any tips yourself feel free to post them here.
