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Thank you for your interest in advertising at HonestGamers! We receive proposals from potential advertisers all the time, and we're happy to hear from your company if there is the potential for synergy and good revenue. If you're confident that you have an arrangement that we should know about, keep reading to learn more about the opportunity that HonestGamers represents for you and your business!

Current Specials: advertise one month for only $60 or $120!

Do you have long-term advertising needs? You can place your 468Wx60H ad near the bottom of each page on the main site for only $60/month. Are you looking for more prominent exposure? Your 160Wx600H banner can display near the upper right corner on those same pages for only $120 per month. If you like one of those options or if you'd like to propose an alternative arrangement, make sure that you get in touch soon!

What is the site's intended demographic and what sort of traffic does it get?
Who can advertise on the site?
What sort of ads are permitted?
Where are my ads displayed and what are the size requirements?
What if I'm not happy with the amount of traffic my ads generate?
Will ads for games have any impact on site content?
How much does an ad space cost?
How do I get started?

If you have a question that is not addressed on the page below, you should feel free to contact site staff. We will try to address all ad inquiries quickly and directly.

What is the site's intended demographic and what sort of traffic does it get?

Most information about demographic cannot easily be shared in public. We recommend that you check out Quantcast, where information about our demographic is directly measured.

We have no problem letting you know our traffic numbers (as measured by Google Analytics), either. When we last checked on February 25, 2013, HonestGamers had received visits from 13,039 unique visitors during the preceding 30 days. The number of pages per visit averaged 2.97, which worked out to 54,599 page impressions during that period. Assuming that the site continues to generate revenue and interest, we expect that number to maintain or increase.

Who can advertise on the site?

We make decisions on a case-by-case basis. In general, we're looking for partners who would like to sell a product or service that will be of interest to our demographic. As we see it, our audience is interested in lucrative things such as entertainment, credit cards, loans, education, automobiles, dating services and health insurance.

What sort of ads are permitted?

We typically accept only banner and Flash ads. Pop-up and interstitial ads are not permitted, nor are ads that make sound and/or plays video except in cases where ads feature content that users can click to hear or otherwise expand. We do not accept advertising that runs scripts to insert links throughout site text. Additionally, we will not advertise ROM sites, adult sites, gambling sites or those that contain hateful content and commentary. While we understand that sex sells, we also ask that your ads be appropriate for most professional work environments and educational institutions.

Where are my ads displayed and what are the size requirements?

In general, we offer one space for advertising. Your ad will appear in the upper left corner of each page on the site (excluding the HG Chatter portion). The space allowed is 160Wx600H, a common ad size that provides room to effectively promote your product or service. Please browse a few pages on the site to see if the available ad space is right for you.

What if I'm not happy with the amount of traffic my ads generate?

Unfortunately, all we can do is display the ads on our site, in accordance with the terms outlined on this page. If you find that the traffic you receive is not as significant as you anticipated, we apologize but can not refund your money because we tend to invest it in the site as soon as we receive it. Traffic that your ad receives can vary wildly for any number of factors outside of our control. Please remember that we do not compel our users to click on your ads. Your content should do the talking.

Will ads for games have any impact on site content?

If you are advertising an upcoming game release on our site, we appreciate your investment. However, placing an ad on the site does not guarantee that your product will be reviewed favorably, or even that it will be reviewed at all. We review games based on the titles that interest members of our staff and freelance teams, and also based on what we believe is most likely to interest our readers or help us to expand our current audience. If you want us to review your game, you will need to contact us directly and arrange to send us a copy of your software.

How much does an ad space cost?

You can find current promotions near the top of this page, or elsewhere on the site. The rate we charge depends on our traffic and we don't frequently update this page. Hit us up with a proposal (including the rate you're prepared to pay and some information about the ad you'd like to run) and we'll respond promptly if an agreeable arrangement seems likely.

How do I get started?

If you would like to discuss advertising on the site, simply click here to contact us. We try to respond to all serious offers.

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