Advertise / PR

Have something great that you want to share? Partner with Nesting Place to get the word out!

Why Advertise Here?

Daily exposure to a large, loyal and ever growing audience. Nesting Place was started in October of 2007 and gets over 500,000 page views monthly by women who are passionate about making their home beautiful. These women are actively seeking change in their homes and aren’t afraid to try new things.

I feel such huge connection with Nesting Place readers and encourage them to avoid debt and purchase items for their home that they truly love and find useful and beautiful. The trust that I have built with the readers is more important than any advertisement. I  only partner with advertisers that I think have great stuff at a great price.  Stuff I would spend my hard earned money on.

That being said, I am incredibly passionate about fabric, home decor at a fair price, handmade goods, high heeled shoes, all things beautiful, personalized items, and anything coffee or chocolate. If you have a product that you think we will appreciate, I would love to hear from you! Contact me at nestergirl at gmail dot com

What’s Available:

Premier Advertising for Cottage Industries {small mom owned businesses and etsy shops only}

* 125 x 125 ad block image

* right sidebar

* link back to your web page

Current prices for 125 buttons:: {This is a discounted price for small cottage industries}

30 day ad run: $150 billed via paypal

60 day ad run: $125 billed via paypal every 30 days

90 day ad run: $100 billed via paypal every 30 days

Other available button spaces open to all merchants: {contact me for pricing}

{Double wide:  260 x 125.  Takes up the same space as 2 125 x 125 ads and can fit comfortable up in the ad spaces.

Prices are subject to change based on how poor or rich I get and how many people are hanging out at the Nest

Here’s what  Dee from Red Letter Words, has to say about advertising at the Nest:

I first stumbled upon the Nester in the Spring of 2009 when I was just beginning to consider where to advertise. I was immediately entertained with the Nesters hilarious writing and her decorating style. But when I first contacted her, all the advertising spots were full!! That spoke volumes to me – this is a Great place to advertise!! So as soon as the blog advertising spot became available I signed up! Hits from the Nester have been huge and consistent!! I have received lots of orders from the Nesters readers as well as wonderful emails from them saying they love my prints and are bookmarking www.redletterwords.com for future purchases! It is wonderful working with the Nester! Even though I don’t know her real name:) But then again, who cares? She is the Nester, and she is the greatest!

Here’s what Gussy had to say about advertising at the Nest:

“I recently started advertising on The Nester’s blog, which was a big accomplishment for me. For months I’ve been waiting and waiting for the right opportunity (financially and professionally). I look at my blog sponsorship with The Nester as “a dream come true.” Becoming a sponsor was a professional goal for my line of Gussy products. I have my blog linked to Google Analytics, as well as SiteMeter, and the facts are in my face: My investment as a sponsor with The Nester has been incredible. While I can’t prove increased sales (aside from customers telling me themselves that they came from The Nester), I can prove increased (and consistently increased) blog and shop traffic. I would say traffic to both sites have increased 30%. That is huge. I’m a happy Gussy!!!”

A note about ad buttons:

This is the part where I guess I could really hurt some feelings, step on toes, and be taken the wrong way.  Please forgive me, but it must be said. The fact is, if you are advertising online, and have a 125 x 125 square in which to tell your world about your shop, it needs to be fantastic. Don’t settle for a so so button after you have worked so hard on your website and your beautiful products. Your personal goal should be to make sure that your button is the most beautiful, eye catching button on any site you advertise on. Please don’t underestimate the power of your button.  The prettier the button, the more clicks.  If your button is not nice and inviting, it will not generate as many clicks.

Gone are the days where we internet readers are tricked into clicking on flashing, animated bright colors.   This is your chance to make us want more.  I, personally, like buttons with some white space.  Buttons that invite me in and make me curious as to what that shop has to offer.  Think about your fonts, colors, and don’t feel like you have to show everything in your shop.  Really, you want to set the tone and create interest.  Here are some of my favorite buttons.

Why below the fold is just as good if not better than above?  People who want to be here scroll down!  After they read the content, they look over and see your pretty button!

Secondary Advertising:

From time to time I offer chances to be a part of Giveaway Day. I’m planning on having these days full of giveaways once per quarter but I’m not making any promises. Usually a few weeks before I decide to have the “day” I’ll announce it on the blog. Anyone with a small business is welcome to apply for one of the limited spaces for Giveaway Day. I’ll pick those whom I think Nesting Place readers will love the most. The fee is $60 to sponsor a giveaway and the minimum amount for the giveaway item or gift certificate is $50.

The last time I offered this, the response was huge. Most of  the giveaway participants received over 1000 comments/entries each for their item. Every hour on giveaway day, a new, 2 paragraph post pops up with photos, a link and a chance to win a great item. It’s so fun and is a great way to introduce your wonderful wares to lots of great women with fantastic taste.
Thanks for considering partnering with Nesting Place!

Keep your eyes peeled–this is a wonderful opportunity!