Why Advertise with Grand Rapids Kids?
It's an exciting time at Grand Rapids Kids! As of January 2010 we have between 8,000 and 11,000 pageviews per month. Our email newsletter list has reached over 1000 subscribers and we have over 1000 Facebook Friends. These users are parents or caregivers of children age 0-12 years that live in the Greater Grand Rapids area. The Grand Rapids Kids website has been featured on the news and plugged by radio hosts. West Michigan has found this new gem and the response is awesome!
I'm also happy to report that my inbox is filled with thanks from parents who have been looking for a resource just like this. I am committed to quality, and I update the site almost daily, if not more often. One mom recently told me that she trusts my website more than other sources of information. That means a lot to me!
If you want to reach parents of children ages 0-12, the Grand Rapids Kids is a great way to reach out to your target demographic. Whether you want to place an ad on the site, include an event on the calendar, or be part of our weekly e-newsletter, Grand Rapids Kids can help you get your message across.
Please contact Melody to get started today!
(616) 516-0995
Coupons
$15/month or $30 for 3 months. An economical advertising option!
Your clickable image is linked to your website. Price is based on size and ad location, which can be found on the schedule below. Please note that space is limited, so it is a good idea to reserve your ad space in advance.
Sponsorships are also available for certain pages on the website.
Please contact me for rates and availability. If you have a creative advertising idea, let's talk!
E-Newsletter Advertising
Every week I send a newsletter out to parents and others that have asked to be kept informed. The newsletter includes selected activities that may be of particular interest to parents, as well as any other noteworthy news from the website.
To date, the email list consists of almost 1,100 subscribers and it grows each week.
Your ad will be placed at the start of the newsletter in a "Featured Events" or "Featured Advertiser" Section. You may include logos or graphics in .jpg format if you wish.
Newsletters are limited to 4 sponsors per week, so your ad is sure to be noticed. Order of advertisers is by first payment received. Be sure to reserve your space early...the e-newsletter space can fill up quickly.
$20/week or $35 for 2 weeks
Event Calendar Opportunities
If you'd rather, you can just call me. (616) 516-0995. Or, if you like to read, here it is:
The event calendar is for events that only require a one-time commitment for the attendees.
Find the description that best describes your situation and proceed to the corresponding explanation:
1. I am part of a non-profit organization that has a kid/family friendly activity to share.
2. I am part of or own a school, business, or other organization that would like to submit a promotional event for the calendar.
Scenario #1: Free listings are given for events like open gym, plays, parades, concerts, craft time, or other events that are planned for kids sheer enjoyment/benefit. In exchange I ask that you help promote Grand Rapids Kids at your event. Submit your events on the contact page
Scenario #2: Is your event aimed at promoting your business, school, or other similar organization? Do you have an open house or similar event that you'd like parents to know about? Please contact me for pricing on these events.
Upgrade Opportunities
Calendar Listing Upgrades
Do you have a event on the calendar?
You may want to upgrade because:
A normal calendar listing looks like this.
Upgrade, and your event will look like this.
Upgrades are an easy and cost effective way to draw attention to where parents look first.
Please contact me for information on event upgrades.
Contact Melody
Lets talk about your advertising needs. We can work around your specifications. If you are looking to reach parents or caregivers of children under the age of 12 who live in the Greater Grand Rapids Area, this is a great opportunity for you.
Email or call (616) 516-0995.
Mini-Link Listing Upgrades
Any business or organization that serves kids and families in Grand Rapids, you have a courtesy mini-link listing that includes gray scale text coloring and a regular font size. It will usually consist of the name of your business followed by a short description. Your business name will be linked to your website.
A Grand Rapids Kids upgrade will make your listing stand out and provide you with the following:
-a clickable "business card" listing that links to your site OR a larger image of your business card
-230x130 pixels image size
-placement in the first-available position in your category
-editorial control of what appears in your listing (grkids.com reserves the right to screen all listings)
-inclusion of your logo or image on your "card"
-occasional "shout-outs" in the Grand Rapids Kids blog or newsletter
Upgrade to a business card listing @ $50 for 12 months
($10 per month)
