Who We Are:
The scope of Internet resources is growing exponentially, increasing the
need for specialty web portals that index quality content in well-organized directories. Such sites
enable users to truly browse by topic or interest rather than
rely on broad Internet searches. Committed to this single vision, RailServe.com
is the largest and most visited rail directory and rail
search engine and provides a highly targeted audience
for advertisers.
Where We've Been:
Serving the needs of travelers, hobbyists, and the rail industry for 17 years,
RailServe.com's flexible advertising solutions reach 3,000,000+ unique visitors annually.
We have provided advertising solutions to more than 250 clients,
ranging from sole proprietors to the Fortune 500, with a renewal rate exceeding 95%.
Why We're Unique: As a
directory, most users come to RailServe.com to
browse for websites offering rail products and services. By placing
relevant ads at the top of highly targeted categories, we can provide
considerably higher click-through and conversion rates than other
rail websites. Our audience also features an attractive
demographic profile -- 70% earn at least $50k/year, 80% have a college education, and more than 90% are over the age of 25.
How To Get Started: RailServe.com offers three primary advertising
opportunities. Please select from the following options to learn more about
the unique advantages of each method. Or,
contact RailServe.com
with your advertising goals and let us propose a variety of
advertising options just for you.
- Premium Listing: distinguish
your listing in any category for just $175/year
- Banner Advertising: for
broad exposure across multiple pages
- Sponsorship: home page
placement starting at just $125/year
Premium
Listing
Many of RailServe.com's category pages contain hundreds of listings and reach more
than 10,000 viewers/month. To leverage the benefits of RailServe.com's
targeted audience and distinguish your listing from the competition, we offer
the Premium Listing -- a bold color
listing at the top of one or more highly targeted category pages.
Targeted:
Choose from 150+ advertising locations
throughout the site to target specific audiences best suited for
your products, services, or website. RailServe.com is primarily used by train
hobbyists, travelers, railfans, and industry stakeholders with
highly targeted categories for each market.
Low Cost, High Exposure:
Even in the most popular
categories that reach 30,000+ viewers/month, your site
can be highlighted at the top for as little as $20/month or $175/year. If your site is
related to multiple RailServe.com categories (e.g. a retailer
that sells both books and videos, or railcar leasing firm that also provides
maintenance services), discounts are available for multiple Premium
Listings.
Highly Effective:
Distinguished by their high placement, bold text, and icon
designation, Premium Listings are presented as "featured sites" rather
than traditional banner ads.
This unique advertising format allows us to offer higher click-through rates and a lower
cost-per-click than other rail-related websites.
Convenient:
No banners to be designed. No waiting. Payment can be made
online and your Premium Listing begins within 24 hours. Still undecided? Ask
us for a free one-week trial.
To request a Premium Listing or receive additional
details, please
contact us today.
Banner Advertising
For broad exposure to RailServe.com's 250,000+ monthly visitors,
traditional banners allow you to use both images and text to reach
your target audience.
Targeted:
With nearly 200 banner locations
to choose from, it's easy to target the specific audiences best suited for
your website. RailServe.com is primarily used by train
hobbyists, travelers, railfans, and industry stakeholders with
highly targeted categories for each market.
Fixed Placement:
Many sites rotate ad banners throughout numerous pages or sites, leaving the advertiser without sufficient control of their
audience. At RailServe.com you simply select the desired
locations and length of advertising term. Your ad is displayed
upon every page view, similar to traditional print advertising. When
choosing among advertising locations, RailServe.com can provide
you with a guaranteed impression count (ad views) per
month.
Flexible for Your Budget: RailServe.com gives you the freedom to select one or
many advertising locations for any desired period. Category pages
(e.g. Construction & Engineering, or Model Train Stores & Hobby
Shops) start as low as $25/month and can generate more than
30,000
impressions (views) per page per month. Rotate multiple ad banners in
the locations you choose for maximum exposure to repeat visitors, or
change your banner at any time to promote new products, promotions, or
sales.
Benefits: RailServe.com banner advertisers are entitled to a
complimentary Premium Listing ($175/year value) in their
website's most relevant category. Additionally, select banner ad packages
include a complimentary "Sponsor" designation on the Home Page.
For banner pricing, availability, and all other questions, please
contact us today.
Sponsorship
RailServe.com sponsorship provides a unique,
inexpensive opportunity for placement on a site that reaches more than
3,000,000 users annually. Starting at just $125/year, rail-related
websites may advertise with a one-line sponsorship listing on the RailServe.com
Home Page.
Sponsors are listed in descending order of sponsorship
amount, so greater sponsorship amounts yield higher placements. Many
clients choose to combine sponsorship with premium listings or
banner ads on our more highly targeted category pages.
To begin your sponsorship or receive additional
information, please
contact us today.
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