Show HN: New ads alternative for early SaaS/site owners to sell sponsor slots(funads.live)
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Show HN: New ads alternative for early SaaS/site owners to sell sponsor slots
https://funads.live
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Interesting idea. I had a few initial questions:
Do ad slots purchased go live instantly without review? Is there an option for site owner to review and approve/reject sponsors?
It wasn't immediately clear to me if sponsor slots would always be as basic and clean as shown on your site. Or is there a risk those will be image laden and distracting?
Would also imagine your target audience would benefit greatly from features that would suggest market prices for sponsor slots based on their site traffic and user demographics. As a site owner opening up sponsoring slots for the first time or reviewing quarterly etc. how do I know what I can or should charge? Am I charging on conversions, page views, a set sponsor fee, a monthly fee etc.
For context, I'm someone who would at least consider this model over traditional ads, when/if my site reaches levels you're targeting.
(not promoting our site yet but nearing the finish line!)
All the best with the project, -Bret
Do ad slots purchased go live instantly without review? Is there an option for site owner to review and approve/reject sponsors?
It wasn't immediately clear to me if sponsor slots would always be as basic and clean as shown on your site. Or is there a risk those will be image laden and distracting?
Would also imagine your target audience would benefit greatly from features that would suggest market prices for sponsor slots based on their site traffic and user demographics. As a site owner opening up sponsoring slots for the first time or reviewing quarterly etc. how do I know what I can or should charge? Am I charging on conversions, page views, a set sponsor fee, a monthly fee etc.
For context, I'm someone who would at least consider this model over traditional ads, when/if my site reaches levels you're targeting.
(not promoting our site yet but nearing the finish line!)
All the best with the project, -Bret
I’ve been noticing a pattern on a lot of indie sites lately: side sponsor slots as an alternative to traditional Google Ads.
It feels like a cleaner way to monetize, especially for products that have meaningful traffic, but lower MRR. It also seems better for users since the ads can be relevant tools/products, instead of random Google spying on you ads.
How it works: it’s a marketplace where site owners can create and sell ad slots, and sponsors can browse and buy those slots. I also added a screenshot of a mockup for how it would look/work.
I’d genuinely love to hear why you would or wouldn’t use it - especially if you fit in the criteria below.
Roughly ideal early users:
SaaS/products with at least ~1,000 monthly users
Any site with a real audience (directory, tool site, content site, etc.)