I'm a regular user and don't want to see any ads. How can I get rid of them?
Who can place ads on TattooDesign.com?
Any member (free or premium) can place an ad on TattooDesign.com.
What can I advertise?
You can advertise your own website, your TattooDesign.com profile, or a Marketplace ad you have placed. Every visitor on the site is interested in tattoos or they wouldn't be here, and we get tons of new visitors every day. It's a great place to market to tattoo enthusiasts, tattoo artist and studios.
How do I place ads on TattooDesign.com?
If you are a member,
click here and fill out the interactive form to start the process. Ads must be approved before going live, which usually happens within 24 hours and often sooner. As long as your ad relates to tattoos and meets our quality standards, it will be approved.
If you are not a member yet, just
sign up for a free membership and you can start placing ads.
How much does an ad on TattooDesign.com cost?
That depends on the placement and payment option you choose. You can choose to pay for 1000, 5000, or 10,000 guaranteed impressions of your ad, at a cost as low as $6 CPM. Or you can choose to place an ad in a certain spot for one month, which has a fixed cost no matter how many views your ad gets. You can see the prices for the different placement spots when you create a new campaign.
Please note that if you choose the pay-per-period plan (as opposed to the pay-per-view plan), your ad is not guaranteed any particular number of impressions. Your ad will simply be placed into rotation with any others that are currently running in that spot for the specified period.
How can I pay for my ad?
You can pay in US dollars by credit card or Paypal.
How long will my ad run?
That depends on the options you choose. If you choose to run an ad for a month, it will run for 30 days starting from the time it is approved. If you choose to run an ad for 1000 pageviews, it will run until your ad has been viewed 1000 times.
How does the ad rotation work?
Every ad placement position is available to any member. If a position is currently occupied, your ad will be placed into random rotation with all the other ads in that position. If you place an ad in an unoccupied position, your ad will be shown every time someone views that page.
Who will see my ad?
Everyone except premium members will see your ad if it is placed on a page that is viewable by non-members (which includes almost all pages you can choose). TattooDesign.com attracts people who are interested in the tattoo lifestyle, including tattoo enthusiasts, tattoo artists, and tattoo studios. If you want to reach people who really love ink under their skin, this is the place!
Can I target my ads to different member types?
Yes. You can target tattoo fans, tattoo artists, or tattoo studios if you choose. If you don't choose to target one of these groups, your ad will be seen by all users. Whether or not you choose to target your ads, your ad will also be seen by all non-members.
Where can I place my ads on TattooDesign.com?
You can place your ads in the following locations (mouse over each one to see the exact placement):
- WHAT'S NEW PAGE: Right side of the page on the What's New page (the page members see upon login)
- PICTURE GALLERY/PHOTO ALBUMS PAGES: Right side of the page on all pages in the picture gallery (except main index) and member photo albums
- PICTURE GALLERY/PHOTO ALBUMS PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on all pages in the picture gallery (except main index) and member photo albums
- MESSAGE BOARDS: Right side of page on all pages in the Message Boards section
- MESSAGE BOARDS: Bottom of page, above footer, on all pages in the Message Boards section
- FIND TATTOO STUDIOS/ARTISTS PAGES: Right side of page in the Find Tattoo Studios/Artists section
- FIND TATTOO STUDIOS/ARTISTS PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, in the Find Tattoo Studios/Artists section
- FAQ, ARTICLES and LAWS PAGES: Right side of page on all pages in the FAQ, Articles, and Laws sections
- FAQ, ARTICLES and LAWS PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on all pages in the FAQ, Articles, and Laws sections
- TATTOO MARKETPLACE PAGES: Right side of page on all pages in the Marketplace section
- TATTOO MARKETPLACE PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on all pages in the Marketplace section
- TATTOO CONVENTIONS PAGES: Right side of page on all pages in the Tattoo Conventions section
- TATTOO CONVENTIONS PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on all pages in the Tattoo Conventions section
- VIDEOS PAGES: Left side of page on Tattoo Videos listings pages
- VIDEOS PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on Tattoo Videos display pages
- MEMBER BLOG PAGES: Right side of page on all member blog pages
- MEMBER BLOG PAGES: Bottom of page, above footer, on all member blog pages
- CHAT PAGE: Left side of page in the member chat area
- CHAT PAGE: Right side of page in the member chat area
- TATTOO SUPPLIERS/VENDORS PAGES: Right side of page on all pages in the Tattoo Suppliers/Vendors section
- TATTOO REMOVAL EXPERTS PAGES: Right side of page on all pages in the Find Tattoo Removal Experts section
How can I track impressions and clicks for my ads on TattooDesign?
If you're logged in and have created an ad, select the "My Ads on TattooDesign.com" option from the "My Account" menu to view the real-time impression and click counts for that ad.
Can I change my ad once it has been created?
Once your ad has been created, you will not be able to change it. If you wish to change the targeting or content of your ad you will need to pause the ad and create a new one. Choose carefully, since ad costs are non-refundable.
I want to place an ad in a certain place but it's not on the list of placements. What should I do?
We have several advertising opportunities available on TattooDesign.com besides the pages and placements listed above. Please
contact Miss Kittens to inquire.
I want to place a classified-style ad, not a clickable banner ad. How can I do this?
I am a tattoo removal specialist, event promoter, or supplier/vendor. What can TattooDesign.com do for me?
We've got you covered! We have special memberships available for tattoo removal specialists, event promoters, and suppliers/vendors. These memberships allow you to market yourself, your tattoo event, or your tattoo products to our visitors in special ways that are not available to other types of members. Both free and premium versions of these membership types are available, although premium members will receive preferred placement and other goodies. To find out more, click on the type of membership that best describes you:
Tattoo Removal Specialist
Tattoo Event/Convention Promoter
Tattoo Supplier/Vendor
If you're already a member, you're welcome to sign up again as another member type -- just use a different email address.