Free advertising

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  1. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    #1 Runloop, Feb 7, 2011
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    Hi all,

    As an indie dev I know how hard it is to get exposure for your games/apps. That's why I've decided that in the lite version of my new game Blockees I'm going to display ads for other indie games as house ads along with ads served from admob, probably 50/50 split.

    I won't ask for anything in return (although a link back to Blockees would always be appreciated) as I'll be using my linkshare to take 5% of purchases. All ads well come.

    Let me know if you want in by replying below. I'll need the itunes link and a 320x50 (iAd size) banner ad for your game.

    Cheers
    Dan
     
  2. headcaseGames

    headcaseGames Well-Known Member

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    very kind of you :)
     
  3. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    I'd just rather have ads in my game that are more relevant to the players. Rather than a bunch of 'LOSE 20LBS IN A WEEK' ads. If it helps some devs sell a few more games and I make a few bucks in commission then everyone wins.
     
  4. Blackharon

    Blackharon Well-Known Member

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    We'd be interested :) Like Headcase said... mighty kind of you!
     
  5. mr.Ugly

    mr.Ugly Well-Known Member

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    sounds interesting..
     
  6. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    #6 Runloop, Feb 9, 2011
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    I thought this might have been a little more popular. I'll also be sticking ads in for my favourite games. This is how they will appear within the game. The ads only appear on the home screen. If you want to be included send me an email with the ad (png, 320x50) and your itunes link.

    [email protected]

    [​IMG]
     
  7. carrytheone

    carrytheone Active Member

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    #7 carrytheone, Feb 9, 2011
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    Hi Dan,

    This is a great initiative, and as mentioned very kind of you. I've put together a couple of banners. I have no dedicated designer as yet so I hope they're OK. If so just use whichever one you think looks best in your app.

    My game has only just been submitted to the App Store so not yet live, but should be within about a week (unless there are heaps of Val Day apps to get through!). The link will be: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tank-maverick/id418095998?mt=8&ls=1

    Cheers,

    Pete.
     

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  8. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    Looks good, I'll keep an eye out for it.
     
  9. TinyTechnician

    TinyTechnician Well-Known Member

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    Saw this thread before but my App wasn't out yet. Now it is! This is an awesome idea and would love to be part of it.

    You're probably getting hit up with lots of dev banners. Just add mine to list and if you can't/don't use it, no worries :)

    Oh and like carrytheone, I don't have a dedicated designer/artist so it's just me putting the banner together (artist I am not). If you want it changed in any way to better suit your standards then just let me know.

    Also, you listed 320x48 so that's what is attached but I have a high res @2x.png version if you need it.

    Thanks!
     

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  10. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    You'd think there would be loads of take up where in fact there has been barely any. I'll add your to the others that I have got though.
     
  11. GregH

    GregH Well-Known Member

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    If there is still time, I'd love to make a Super Juicy banner for you tonight. I've been meaning to contact you, just swamped lately.
     
  12. Zincous

    Zincous Well-Known Member

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    I also sent you an email about this yesterday :)

    Thanks
     
  13. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    #13 Runloop, Feb 12, 2011
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    I'm not sure I got it.

    Edit: Found it in my spam folder.
     
  14. Runloop

    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    Will need the link to your app.
     
  15. baris

    baris Well-Known Member

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    Runloop Well-Known Member

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    I just found your email in my spam folder as well. It looks as though gmail isn;t messing about when the subject contains 'free advertising', heh.

    Thanks for the code, but save it for someone else. I'll buy your game, and hopefully you get some press with the code.
     
  17. baris

    baris Well-Known Member

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    Haha, hadn't thought of that, Google is such a mother hen. I wonder though, how many spammers advertise that they are advertising in the subject line.
     
  18. weilies

    weilies Well-Known Member

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    hi Baris,

    Thanks for the offer
    i have a puzzle game also relate to block+stack concept
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id417621861?mt=8 (this is paid ver)

    i will release the FREE version so that you can generate more clicks
    let me know if you are ok with my ads :)

    Thanks
     
  19. psykano

    psykano Well-Known Member

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    Wow, that's very kind of you! Hopefully this offer is still around when my game's finished. :p
     
  20. simfrontier

    simfrontier Well-Known Member

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    Great offer and thank you so much!
    PM sent to you :)

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