Domain Name Wire is the longest running blog for the domain name industry. It has been quoted in the New York Times, Sydney Morning Herald, eWeek, Guardian, and other major publications. Companies that cater to the domain name business can reach their targeted audicence by advertising on the site. Compared to other forms of advertising, including search ads, Domain Name Wire offers a great bargain for targeted access to the domain industry.

Domain Name Wire Stats
In March 2009, Domain Name Wire had about 125,000 page views from 80,000 visits. RSS feed views are estimated at 200,000-300,000 per month.

Advertising Options

The graphic below shows the approximate placement of ads on the site:

Graphic Ads
All ads show on all pages of the site, not just the home page. Current pricing and options:

Spot 1: 120×240, top of right column, may be animated. $1000/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 2: 468×60, top of center column, may be animated. $1000/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 3: Service provider ads. 4 advertisers are rotated with profiles at the bottom of each post. These profiles are included in the RSS feed for optimum results. $500/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 4: 120×240, left column below categories, first position, may be animated. $700/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 5: 120×240, left column below categories, second position, may be animated. $650/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 6: 120×240 ad, left column below categories, third position, may be animated. $600/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 7: 120×240 ad, bottom part of right column, may be animated. $150/month. Sold, wait list available.

Spot 8: 120×240 ad, bottom part of left column, may be animated. $150/month. Sold, wait list available.

Please contact andrew[at]domainnamewire.com to inquire about graphical advertising.

Newsletter Ads
Domain Name Wire’s newsletter is sent to 600 domain professionals and includes recent domain news. One ad of up to 5 lines can be placed at the top of the newsletter for $75. Text only.

Please contact editor[at]domainnamewire.com to inquire about newsletter advertising.

Text Ads
Only links to sites that will be of interest to domain name owners (e.g. webhosting, domain appraisals, domain parking, registration, sales) are allowed. Text links have a maximum 75 characters plus URL. Ad copy may not include extensive non-alpha characters. Ads are added to the bottom of the list and then move up when prior advertisers stop their campaign.

Text link pricing is $100 per month per ad. You may also pre-pay 3 months of advertising for only $275 ($25 off). Ads automatically renew until you cancel your subscription through PayPal.

To order text ads, select from one of the options below. After making your payment, please send an email to editor@domainnamewire.com with your ad text and URL.

Monthly text links subscription, $100

Quarterly text links subscription, $275