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AussieTycoon
27-05-08, 12:00 AM
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2011 THIS SYSTEM HAS BEEN DISABLED BASED ON MEMBER'S REQUESTS TO SIMPLIFY EVERYTHING. WE HAVE MOVED TO A MORE TRADITIONAL PAID ADVERTISING BASED MODEL. JUST CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO ADVERTISE.


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Want an Ad up on Aussie Tycoon site straight away?
- Check out our Paid Advertising Options (New!)

Whats this all about?
As part of our recognition to our members and making sure everyone gets the best from this forum, we have implemented an advertising network that allows all our members to advertise their business across these forums for free!

But why would I want to advertise on AussieTycoon?
As you may know, AussieTycoon (AT) is a forum with members from all over that have a vested interest in business and entrepreneurship. We are all looking to succeed in business and help other succeed, so what better way than helping each other out but to trade services with like minded people!

But its not just about the networking, AT is becoming one of the fastest growing Entrepreneur forums in Australia and is already indexed and ranked very highly within Google rankings for some great keywords as well as most of the other major search engines, we are constantly improving our search engine ranks and advertising strategies to get the best results for our forum and our members.

Check out some of our Google Rankings
#1 Entrepreneur Forum - http://www.google.com.au/search?q=entrepreneur+forum&hl=en&source=lnt&tbs=ctr:countryAU&cr=countryAU&sa=X&ei=7S9BTJW-HIKIvgPw5In8DA&ved=0CA4QpwU
#2 Australian Entrepreneur - http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=australian+entrepreneurs (http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=australian+entrepreneurs)
#5 Entrepreneur - http://www.google.com.au/search?q=entrepreneur

High rankings for us in search engines mean high ranking for our advertisers!

Aussie Tycoon also received around 200-300 hits PER DAY, which means that is 200-300 more people seeing your business in this forum and this traffic is constantly growing with a 5-10% increase each month.

Mass Media Recognition

Sydney Morning Herald, and The AGE in Melbourne have been talking about us..

Article in SMH - http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-tech/from-social-media-to-real-deal-20100528-wiq0.html
Article in the Age - http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-tech/from-social-media-to-real-deal-20100528-wiq0.html
(http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/smallbiz-tech/from-social-media-to-real-deal-20100528-wiq0.html)
Not only are we getting great traffic, we are also widely recognised as a leading resource in Australia - so you are with good company.

How can I put an Ad up for Free?
Yep, that's right.. free! Basically what you need to do is earn Ad Credits on the forum, then you pay us with those Ad Credits in exchange for advertising space.. simple!

Each registered member gets given some ad credits to start with when they join the forum, you can see this on the left <-- under my profile details.

These Ad Credits increase the more activity you have on the forum.

It all sounds great, so how do you earn Ad Credits?
Earning credits is easy, all you need to be is an active member! You can earn points by doing some of the following;

· Start new threads
· Reply to posts
· Refer Friends
· Participate in Polls
· Bonus points for great posts!

Basically the more active you are on the forum, the more Ad Credits you earn, we want to reward our members for making sure we have a great community!


Great, so now you have credits, how do you buy Advertising Space?

The text links you can see to the right of the forum underneath 'Site Sponsors' these links are site wide, they show up on every single post, forum listing, thread etc.. We have 2 spaces open to members and these can be any website (within reason) you own, apart from affiliate advertising, or other advertising networks.

* A text link costs 800 Ad Credits and lasts for 1 month.

The other 3 ads you see are reserved for Paid Listings (click here to learn about how to buy an Advertising space)

When you are ready to pay some Ad Credits for advertising, you need to pay me - AussieTycoon, this is very easy;

- Underneath my name on the left you will see 'Ad Credits' and a number.
- Click the number
- Type in 800 into the amount of credits
- Write your business name in the option note section
- Click Submit

It really is that easy!

What will happen then is we will receive the credits and contact you to confirm the details, then set you advertisement up on the site.. cool huh?

All sounds very easy, what happens after the month?
At the end of the month, we will contact you to see if you want to continue, and if you do request that you pay the same amount of credits again to keep your ad there.

And that’s it!
We hope to make this network as easy to use as possible and we are open to suggestions and change as this system develops, so feel free to add your feedback and comments here.

Oh and if you have any questions, please ask!

J_D
27-05-08, 08:28 AM
Great idea AT!!!! Give me a few weeks to get my s*** together and we'll be talking business. hehe

JD

Brendan
27-05-08, 06:37 PM
I've donated some of my ad credits! :)

J_D
27-05-08, 08:48 PM
You are a good man Brendan!!!

HWT
31-07-08, 12:12 PM
Are there any limitations on the type of business you can advertise, or is it totally free-for-all?

AussieTycoon
31-07-08, 06:21 PM
It is at the decision of our team, ideally it is suited to SME's and websites owners. We will not accept any affiliate or external advertising cpc type links, nor anything we deem unsuitable, such as porn or anything illegal or unsuitable to minors.

We just want to advertise good, honest businesses!

HWT
31-07-08, 07:39 PM
IWe will not accept any affiliate or external advertising cpc type links, nor anything we deem unsuitable, such as porn or anything illegal or unsuitable to minors.

We just want to advertise good, honest businesses!
Aha, well that rules one of our projects out :)

You do need to be a bit more specific when you're offering free advertising space y'know ... might want to edit the original post to reflect this. Looks like I won't be using any of those ad credits here!

Vortilla
20-06-09, 01:22 AM
This is a really great initiative. Everyone visiting this forum obviously has some entrepreneurial aspirations, skills and knowledge to share. I hope we all embrace this forum as an opportunity to help each other prosper. I know I will be.

Hayley
09-07-09, 08:03 AM
Just looked into this properly. I haven't been here an ages. It really is a great idea. Thanks!

Brendan
10-07-09, 04:28 PM
Just looked into this properly. I haven't been here an ages. It really is a great idea. Thanks!

Yep, its a great idea.. we have had some good responses to the people who have used it.. so save up those ad credits and get your business advertising for free!

befree
11-08-09, 07:14 PM
This is the new step in forums so far, I have seen. Appreciable for innovative thinking to make users to be active as well as make them beneficial for participating.

Just Love Gardening
14-10-09, 01:27 AM
I'm new in here , and I like what this site has to offer,
Thanks

hammocksaustralia
10-12-09, 11:36 PM
This is awesome, what a great system and service. Hoping to get some ads up!

Cheers, for a great forum site.
Mike

cashurwheels
13-01-10, 09:48 PM
Good idea...I look fwd to collecting those points and getting started...hopefully soon.

mCards
19-01-10, 09:49 AM
Very cool idea and good incentive to encourage users to be active in the forum. Hope AussieTycoon's pagerank will get higher and higher :)

AussieTycoon
22-01-10, 10:30 AM
The AT Team want to welcome our latest Advertisers who took advantage of our ad credits to promote their businesses for free this month!

Our Text Link Advertisers
- Best Banner Ad Design Companies - Web Banner Ad Rankings (http://www.bestbannerdesigners.com/)
- Business Directory - Australian Businesses Directory (http://www.australianbusinessesdirectory.com/)
- Aussie Tycoon Partners Page (http://www.business-switch.com.au/partners/aussie-tycoon-partners-page)
- Emroy - Print and Design (http://www.emroy.com.au/)

Our Front Page Image Ads
- Little Bird Decor - Removable Wall Decals, Puzzles and Hair Accessories (http://www.littlebirddecor.com.au/store/)
- Start a Business - New business start up Australia - Business Switch (http://www.business-switch.com.au/)

Make sure you check them out and support our members.

kimono
30-01-10, 12:10 AM
First of all, this is great idea. Win-win arrangement deal.

But one must consider its effectiveness (ie. how do you measure the return on investment?). I'm seeing the trend that online ads, banners are getting less and less effective as people have all sorts of ad blocking software on their machines, especially for Firefox user like myself - having an Adblock Add On installed, i don't see any ads whatsoever on any websites on the internet. Yes, the adblock is getting smarter and smarter guys. We really need to think ahead and look for a new way to get real value from marketing cost.

Brendan
30-01-10, 10:17 AM
We have had some pretty good feedback from our members who have taken advantage of using the free links.

I have even heard of a few people who have made some sales from it, so thats really rewarding to know.

I suppose you know that the services that are advertises, the business is actually a member of the forum.. maybe we could put the member name under the ad as well.. what do you think about that?

kimono
01-02-10, 12:25 AM
I'm not quite sure real benefit of that. Perhaps you could elaborate on this?

The Start Up Sage
02-02-10, 01:26 AM
I just learned about this today. I hope I can earn enough credits to be able to advertise my business on the forum soon.

I think you may already have enough to get the ball rolling! :)

The Start Up Sage
02-02-10, 01:45 AM
First of all, this is great idea. Win-win arrangement deal.

But one must consider its effectiveness (ie. how do you measure the return on investment?). I'm seeing the trend that online ads, banners are getting less and less effective as people have all sorts of ad blocking software on their machines, especially for Firefox user like myself - having an Adblock Add On installed, i don't see any ads whatsoever on any websites on the internet. Yes, the adblock is getting smarter and smarter guys. We really need to think ahead and look for a new way to get real value from marketing cost.

I am not sure I agree with this. While Firefox is increasing in popularity, most people will not run the full ad blocker. Meanwhile for IE and Chrome users, most standard ads will show (though I am pleased that pop over and pop under ads can be blocked).

Ads are part and parcel of life. They help fund free to air tv, free web and free radio. Do you want to have to pay for all these things ... or do you prefer an advertiser supported business model?

I just took a look at Aussie Tycoon advertiser Best Banner Ad Design Companies - Web Banner Ad Rankings (http://www.bestbannerdesigners.com) and clearly the top five banner ad companies listed on their site spend every day of their professional lives creating banner ads for people.

So it seems to me that the banner ad market remains very large and appears to have bounced back from the tech bust doldrums of 2002/3.

The Start Up Sage
02-02-10, 01:46 AM
Oh, and one more thing, if you block banner ads you may miss very funny ads like this one - Bridge Worldwide 2009: Cannes Cyber Lions Gold - Pringles Can Hands (http://awardshome.com/cannes2009/pringles/can-hands.html) (yes, before anyone pulls me up I did pinch the URL from Best Banner Ad Design Companies - Web Banner Ad Rankings (http://www.bestbannerdesigners.com/)).

It sure made me laugh (just remember to keep clicking the ad)!

Then again, you may not be able to see it if you are blocking banner ads!

kimono
04-02-10, 06:58 PM
Thanks The Start Up Sage for the comment. It maybe true that most people don't use ad blocking software on their machines. But as i said earlier, i can see the trend of it. Consumers nowadays are getting more sophisticated so we all have to be on top of the game on marketing.

And don't get me wrong, ads are part of life and will continue to be that way. But my concern is about whether banner is really the effective method in reaching targeted market? If it's not should we then invest the time & money into other marketing methods that work? What are other marketing methods? It's another topic.



I am not sure I agree with this. While Firefox is increasing in popularity, most people will not run the full ad blocker. Meanwhile for IE and Chrome users, most standard ads will show (though I am pleased that pop over and pop under ads can be blocked).

Ads are part and parcel of life. They help fund free to air tv, free web and free radio. Do you want to have to pay for all these things ... or do you prefer an advertiser supported business model?

I just took a look at Aussie Tycoon advertiser Best Banner Ad Design Companies - Web Banner Ad Rankings (http://www.bestbannerdesigners.com) and clearly the top five banner ad companies listed on their site spend every day of their professional lives creating banner ads for people.

So it seems to me that the banner ad market remains very large and appears to have bounced back from the tech bust doldrums of 2002/3.

kimono
04-02-10, 07:00 PM
Pretty good! Lucky i'm patient enough to find out "the suprise" at the end.



Oh, and one more thing, if you block banner ads you may miss very funny ads like this one - Bridge Worldwide 2009: Cannes Cyber Lions Gold - Pringles Can Hands (http://awardshome.com/cannes2009/pringles/can-hands.html) (yes, before anyone pulls me up I did pinch the URL from Best Banner Ad Design Companies - Web Banner Ad Rankings (http://www.bestbannerdesigners.com/)).

It sure made me laugh (just remember to keep clicking the ad)!

Then again, you may not be able to see it if you are blocking banner ads!

maikon1100
18-06-10, 10:28 PM
Is it totally free??and its a great idea i think if its free

HWT
18-06-10, 10:53 PM
The advertising section seems to be gone in the new theme ...

Brendan
19-06-10, 02:44 PM
It will be back up shortly, just need to iron out a few quirks.. but everyone will still have their credits.

3DFOX3D
14-07-10, 05:09 PM
I like the idea - it has a lot of merit. I have read the rules but really want to be sure that I do not upset the apple cart - is it allowable to promote your business in the forum posts in here ? by way of hyperlinks ? I am not here JUST TO DO THAT by any means but it is hard not to :)

cheers,

HWT
04-08-10, 10:12 PM
It will be back up shortly, just need to iron out a few quirks.. but everyone will still have their credits.
You think? I had 2000 odd when I logged on today, then I posted and now I have zero. Where'd they go?

Edit: and now back to 2130. Weird. And of course when I hit 'save' after editing my post to write that, its back to zero again ???

Steven Hudson
27-08-10, 12:13 PM
We think it is a great idea...anything which helps me to become a aussie tycoon is a winner. LOL

mediainsider
20-09-10, 04:36 PM
Hi
I have a media training business and offer online products for sale.
Am i able to advertise those products and services.

and if so How do I go about it (im more interested in the payed adds)

cheers
Mark Aiston
www.mediainsider.com.au (http://www.mediainsider.com.au)

mediainsider
20-09-10, 04:52 PM
Sorry if i have already written this, just getting used to the system.
I have a media training business that also offers online media educational products, EG HOW TO BE AN OUTSTANDING MASTER OF CEREMONIES .. can i advertise those prodtcs .. and how do i get started ( I am more interested in the payed adds)

cheers
Mark Aiston
www.mediainsider.com.au (http://www.mediainsider.com.au)

mediainsider
20-09-10, 04:53 PM
Sorry everyone.
I can now see that i did actually post my first one .
sorry
mark

befree
17-11-10, 03:43 PM
Hi Admin,

What happen to my AD Credits, its disappeared and looks discrepancy for me. Please help me out to recover my ad credits.

eversuccesseful
20-11-10, 08:47 AM
Brendan
when you say advertise on Aussie Forum does that mean your signiture also or can you put that on for free
cheers Peter

Karl Thew
23-11-10, 05:28 PM
This forum has been very innovative in making the forum full of quality information and spam free, as well as boosting the activity through these ad credits. My only annoyance is that it's taken me this long to stumble across it! Thanks guys :)

Lori
20-12-10, 06:47 PM
Want an Ad up on Aussie Tycoon site straight away?
- Check out our Paid Advertising Options (New!)

The other 3 ads you see are reserved for Paid Listings (click here to learn about how to buy an Advertising space)

Hey guys, what a fantastic innovative idea! Love it. I'm quite a fan of forums and really love the community feel so I'm working on my ad credits however, in the mean time, I would like to know some more about the paid listings and the "click here" doesn't work (that would be an absence of a link!). Could someone tell me where I can find that info please?
Thanks heaps!

Cheers.

Simon J. Green
14-02-11, 03:52 PM
Neat idea. What sort of feedback have you been getting from those who have traded in their credits for a month or so of space?

Seeing as the space is limited to a short text-only sentence, I wonder what works best...

wadetrades
13-04-11, 02:15 AM
Great thread here and thanks for the tips.

EBHomes
11-05-11, 07:34 PM
Wow thankyou for the incentive. It's a great idea :)

wadetrades
11-05-11, 11:48 PM
Hi, I'll be using the tools provided in this free2join and receive three (3) earning centers in a Tri-Pack...this has never before been offered!
prelaunchbuilder . com/?aff=wadetrades (put it together)

Main product will be a "list mailer' that is very powerful.

Ipanac
03-07-11, 01:58 AM
It really is a great idea. Thanks!

pink_briefcase
06-07-11, 05:43 PM
Even a crash course or formal schooling in modeling would not even guarantee you a golden ticket to be always cast for a fashion show or high-fashion magazine spread shoot. So, if you want to make your way into this...

freelance model
www.freelancefacts.com

Chrissy Greig
08-10-11, 03:05 PM
Hi...Just joined 2 minutes ago and think that the credit idea for advertising is fantastic so well done. I'm interested to look into your paid advertising also but the link is not working ..Could you please help..Cheers Chrissy

Socialmarketingdominator
15-12-11, 10:47 AM
This concept sounds exciting, i am interested in the front page Image Ads what is the price on them and specs.

Regards