Advertlets, a Malaysia ad network will be first among their local competitors to announce text ads, in fact it’s something more interesting; text + image ads. I’ll be showing you some screen shots in a while (which you’ll only get to see it here in hongkiat.com). These text ads will run on a geo-location Cost Per Click (CPC), that means publishers get paid when visitors click on the ads.
Josh, founder of Advertlets has also made it clear that there will be standards in determining CPC and CPM in Advertlets; that is:
- CPM - Banner Ads
- CPC - Text Ads
Is this a good news?
I think yes. As a publisher, you are able to tweak the ad style so it looks blended with your blog. Blended ad create higher click through rates and thus it could potentially create better earnings comparing to image CPC ad. If you think your current CPM ads are doing just fine, at least you’ve got another option now. Here’s some screenshots of Advertlets text ads, in 2 different formats.
Let’s now see from a advertiser standpoint, which is what I’ll most definitely interested in. The minimum budget to become an advertiser will be reduced, with RM100 you can become an advertiser yourself. With the budget greatly reduced, I believe there’ll be lots of advertisers rushing in. And when that happens, it guarantees more variety for the text ads. You don’t want to see the same ad on your site, don’t you?
Conflicts with Google AdSense?
I don’t think so. Gokita (Nufflets)’s text ad has the same problem during their launch where bloggers were worried that it might violate Google AdSense’s TOS but Nabil of Gokita has confirmed with Google that as long as visitors are able to differentiate between these 2 ad networks, it’s fine. So same case applies here, there’s really nothing to be worry about.
Advertlets will likely launch this anywhere in April, so if you are looking of a chance, be sure to keep an eye on the announcement. I’ll keep you guys posted.
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Posted by hongkiat in Advertlets, Blogosphere , at 04.27.08
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Comments
syamsulariff.com April 28th, 2008
one after another scheme..but my cheque still no clue after few months waiting :(
Replyhongkiat April 28th, 2008
@syam Perhaps you can drop them a email.
Replyafham April 28th, 2008
nice tactic following google trend!!
Replysyuxx April 28th, 2008
wow! now that’s kinda cool.
Replybut i have no more feeling towards advertlets.
haha
Sumesh April 28th, 2008
The ads look beautiful. And I could style them some more too.
Are they for Malaysia-based bloggers only? I hope not.
ReplyKay April 28th, 2008
For me, instead of providing more choices of ads, Advertlets should really take seriously in their payment system and support team.
“These text ads will run on a geo-location Cost Per Click (CPC)”, this is what I concern too.
ReplyMYBlog April 28th, 2008
Advertlets…u plan so much,pay me first…
ReplySteve Yu April 28th, 2008
Lol…. I quit advertlets long long time ago…
Replyhanep April 30th, 2008
gonna leave a post on my blog. thanks for da info! pingback!
ReplyKay May 1st, 2008
Seems like majority of bloggers do not trust Advertlets. Is Josh Lim listening to bloggers or finding another way to entertain late payment issue?
ReplyFachia May 1st, 2008
I think it makes us easier to display targeted ads (Asia region)
Replydanny May 6th, 2008
Text ads for me. They look and feel way cooler.
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