Advertising your company on The-Vug.com is the most effective internet marketing available to mineral dealers. Repeated exposure to your business name makes an impact on collectors. I don’t know about you, but when I go to a mineral show, I know who I’m going to spend my money with, before I even park the car! Getting your name stuck into everyone’s heads is what advertising is all about, so a high profile ad on The-Vug.com is a great idea for nearly EVERYONE!

The Basics; How to begin advertising with The-Vug.com

Every new advertiser to The-Vug.com must start out with a standard "Suggested Website Ad". This is the basic advertisement; listed alphabetically in one of the following locations

Retail Sales Websites eBay Sellers Directory

Auction Websites Wholesale Websites

Suggested Website Ad $150 Annually

THE BOTTOM LINE - WHAT YOU GET - advertiser's logo banner at the top of ad; links to your website. (send your own or we can provide one, 72dpi, width 550px, height up to 200px) - "Featured Item" name, photo and description updated bi-weekly by The-Vug.com staff; photo and name links to your website - detailed company description under logo banner; copied from your website or provided by you (The-Vug.com does not write company descriptions or endorsments) - link to advertiser's website listed at the top of the page in which the "Suggested Website Ad" is listed alphabetically - up to 4 update notations a week on the front page, under the "THIS WEEK'S UPDATES" list. Updates must be emailed to Justin(at)the-vug.com, and will be linked on the front page, the following day. - advertiser's company featured in BOLD on the page of all "Retail Dealers Alphabetically Listed" - up to 2 press release articles hosted on The-Vug.com server; for promotion on The-Vug.com, and our affiliated websites and internet media. (photos and most text provided by advertiser) But of course the best benefit is the exposure that all our advertisers recieve through all The-Vug.com multi-platform advertising ventures!

The Extras; How do I get more exposure on The-Vug.com

After an advertiser has been a "Suggested Website" for 1 year, they then become eligible for additional advertising on select premium banner spots through out The-Vug.com. Spaces are very limited, and some so highly deisred (such as the front page) that advertisers often have to wait for spaces to become available.

Page Sponsorship (4/67 available) $100 Annually

Site Sponsorship (0/3 available) Price on Request

Front Page (0/10 available) Price on Request

We also offer Special Individualized Advertising Packages that can be taylored to meet each advertiser's specific needs or marketing goals. Do you have an idea for a some great viral marketing? See some empty space on The-Vug.com that you have an idea for? Or maybe you want us to come up with something special? Some examples of special advertising placements are, PDF Archive Branding, Minerals LIVE, WTBM MacAvoy Mondays, and Widget Thursdays. email Justin(at)The-Vug.com to discuss how The-Vug.com can help your business gain internet exposure!

Special Advertising Packages Price on Request

Select a Package Small Package $200.00 Medium Package $500.00 Large Package $1,000.00 Deluxe Package $1,500.00

Need a few days of concentrated promotion for your sale, event, or new find? How about your company banner as the "Featured Website" for 3 consecutive days. Maximum exposure, and only available to "Suggested Website" advertisers who have been with The-Vug.com 2 or more years. (advertisers may only purchase this option 3 times within a 12 month period)

Featured Website Banner $100 for 3 days

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ALL WEBSITE ADVERTISING PAYMENTS ARE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECIEVING YOUR INVOICE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. AFTER THAT TIME, A FINANCE CHARGE 0F 20% WILL BE ADDED TO THE INVOICE TOTAL FOR THE FIRST DELINQUENCY, AND 25% FINANCE CHARGE FOR EVERY ADDTIONAL DELINQUENCY THEREAFTER.

Other Websites; Can I advertise on your other mineral websites?

The-Vug.com family of media outlets periodically offers advertising on our other mineralogical websites.

WhereToBuyMinerals.com $100 (0/23 available)

FakeMinerals.com $80 (6/24 available)

Quarterly Magazine; How do I advertise in your magazine?

Many advertsiers on The-Vug.com are also interested in placing ads in our FREE Quaterly Magazine. With print runs of 4,000-5,000 per issue; created exclusively to be distributed FREE TO THE PUBLIC at major mineral shows across the world, The-Vug.com Quaterly Magazine is an affordable way to put your company logo into the hands and HOUSES of expirienced mineral collectors. We encourage all our advertisers, both print & online, to help distribute The-Vug.com Quaterly Magazine at there booth, room, shop, or mineral society. Please contact Justin(at)the-vug.com to arrange pick-up or delivery of COMPLEMENTARY copies of The-Vug.com Quarterly Magazine, prior to your next trade show or club meeting.

Front/Back Cover POR (0/2 available)

Inside Covers POR (0/2 available)

Full Page Magazine Ad $350 (# varies per issue)

1/2 Page Magazine Ad $200 (limited # available)

Beyond the obvious benefits of having your banner ad and a sample of your wares showcased on our website, you get this interactive service for a mere cents a day! A weekly featured ad is only $2.88 a WEEK or $0.42 a DAY! That’s an update for less than the cost of your double latte mocachino at Starbucks! We accept PayPal, Credit Cards, Checks & Money Orders as payment for advertising. PayPal payments should be sent to Justin@the-vug.com. Credit Card payments will show up on your monthly statement as Minwreck Minerals. To have your website listed for free in the The-Vug or to become a Vug Suggested Websited, send an email to Justin(at)the-vug.com. In exchange for listing your website, we ask for a reciprocal link from your site to http://www.the-vug.com or for you to post one of our banner ads available at the bottom of the About the Vug page. The-Vug.com does not endorse, represent, or otherwise judge any website or person represented herein. We reserve the right to delete the content of any person, business or entity suspected of any business practices judged inappropriate from this forum.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE-VUG.COM Send all questions, requests, business to Justin(at)the-vug.com Phones calls 10am - 9pm Pacifc 323-284-8360 Make checks payable to BRANDY NAUGLE 111 W. 7TH ST. APT # 1003 LOS ANGELES, CA 90013

- "Suggested Website" advertisers are allowed up to 2 press release articles a year. Release will be hosted, created, and promoted on The-Vug.com and our other media outlets. Advertiser is responsible for reserving dates for release and providing pictures and text; contact justin(at)the-vug.com for further details - Clubs, Organizations, Non-Profits, Schools, Museums, ect. are allowed (and encouraged) to submit press releases to The-Vug.com at no charge. (unlimited) - Non paid advertisers (retail & wholesale websites listed free of charge) may announce 1 press release a year, that will be hyperlinked on the front page for 1 day. It will not be hosted to The-Vug.com server, or promoted on any of our other sister websites or affiliated media outlets.

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