Banner Ads Debate

I think we should allow sponsors to have their name and, if applicable, a
logo of "x" pixels by "x" pixels displayed on a web page dedicated entirely
to sponsors. All sponsors should be listed on this page only. Any non-Guild
logos will be found on this page only. A link to the sponsors page can be
on the first page of our site.

I think this solution can satisfy most company's need for a graphic
representation while providing the Guild a way of openly thanking companies
for their donations, without jeopardizing the Guilds position on
advertising.

Tanya Spain




>Susan Duncan (MALICO) wrote:
>        "I think that at least initially, we should look at banner-type ads,
>which the advertiser/sponsor could link back to whatever info page or
>interactive form they like on their site."
><RANT TYPE=PERSONAL>
>        This is just my oppinion, which I'm sure few people aggree with, so
>don't take this personally.  I do not like banner ads.  I think they are a
>waste of bandwidth and I have never clicked through one, nor do I think I
>ever will.  Why should we put something on our site that directly leads
>people away?  Do we really need money that badly?  Conversely, how are we to
>convince prospective advertisers that our members will suddenly drop their
>train of thought and respond to said banner.  Example:
>        I go to our web resources page to find some info or a good link.
>Upon downloading the page I see "Banner A".  Let's say "Banner A" is even
>something I'm interested in.  Am I going to abandon my search for info and
>click on this ad?  No Way!  And I'm betting I'm not the only one.
>        So, unless I'm ignorant of some good points of banner advertising, I
>feel they are a big waste of time.  Just my personal two cents.
></RANT>
>P.S.    Show me the code!  FYI, not all email programs render HTML tags.
>--
>Thanx for your time
>
>   O     Steven Cook
> \/X\/   monsta(at)dubuque.net
>  \X/    Guru in Training...

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