Ok, so I’m headed off for a break finally. Tomorrow is Hari Raya and following that, a long weekend leading to Christmas. Man, I can’t wait for that and honestly, I really didn’t feel like getting out of bed this morning but what da heck lah… I doubt that I will be posting here during the holidays so I’m going to leave you folks with this piece…

I know some folks are already monetizing their blogs and websites. The more popular programs these days are Google AdSense, AdBrite and Bidvertiser for PPCs (pay-per-click) advertising. In the case of AdBrite and Kontera, they offer in-line contextual advertising too. Then there is the latest blogger craze of paid-to-review programs like PayPerPost and Smorty for example.

Introducing Asia’s very own solution to PPCs, Advertlets serves targeted ads for the Singaporean and Malaysian based bloggers. I know some folks will probably ask me "eh siao eh…you tao nao pai huh… got Google liao want Advertlets for what lah…". The thing is this… Google, ok lah. I never complain mah. Then again, what is the harm trying out something with a Singaporean or Malaysian flavour?

Well, unless you are damn sure all your local kakis or readers are interested in the occasional US based ads from Google, I think advertlets will provide your readers an edge in terms of showing them relevant ads. I mean seriously, Whether I decide to buy something online from a US based or Singaporean based site, who is so su ku to buy it in bi kok and freight back when I can get in in Singapore where it might well be cheaper? Unless buying at a US based site tranlates in savings, I don’t see why they will

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Until the 31st of December 2007, Advertlets is giving out a total of SGD 8,800 to Singaporean bloggers. To find out how you can grab some of that dough, read on below.

Quoted from http://www.advertlets.com/bloggers/sgd-8800-for-300-singaporean-bloggers:

Advertlets.com » Putting the ‘bling’ in ‘blogging’ » Something for 300 Singaporean Bloggers

SGD 8800 for 300 Singaporean Bloggers!

That’s right! We’re serving a Singaporean Special. Advertlets, fresh from its success across the border is now coming to Singapore, and we’re looking for 300 Singaporean bloggers to earn by promoting us and giving us feedback to help us improve our services further.

We’ve already given out RM 15,000 to 300 Malaysian bloggers, and now its time for our fellow neighbouring bloggers to benefit too. We’re going to be giving out a total of SGD 8,800 to 300 Singaporean bloggers this time..

This also marks the launch of our sponsored post & review program for Advertlets Singapore, where bloggers can get paid to review local & relevant products and services from Advertisers. And Advertlets itself is the first client, putting its money where its mouth is with the “Review Advertlets!” campaign. New & existing members are equally encouraged to apply.

All Singaporean bloggers are invited to participate in our “Singaporean Special Program”. You can write reviews in English, Bahasa, or even in Chinese.

The following review slots are available:

280 Reviews, SGD 25 each (blogs with more than 10 unique visits per day)
10 Reviews, SGD 60 each (blogs with more than 100 unique visits per day)
10 Reviews, SGD 128 each (blogs with more than 500 unique visits per day)

and just because we feel like it:

2 Reviews, SGD 88 each (for reviews in Romanized Hokkien! Really. But no KNNCCB kind of stuff, okay?)

And to make things easier, we’ve came up with a concise outline for review submissions:

 

1. A registered Singaporean member on the Advertlets Network
2. Your blog/site must display at least 1 Advertlets Ad unit
3. A minimum word length of 200 words
4. Please check for spelling & factual errors
5. Must include a screen capture or screenshot of Advertlets.com (or a relevant image from www.advertlets.com) as well as at least 1 link to www.advertlets.com
6. Include two or more of the following topics in one post: Why they signed up with Advertlets, Why they like Advertlets, What They Hope to Get From Advertlets, Advertlets Compared With Other Online Advertising Services and Suggestions On How Advertlets Can Improve Further.
7. Not a stand alone page hosted on your website/blog. The review must be accessible from your main page during time of submission.
8. Not contain any vulgar language, racist or inflammatory statements.
9. Most importantly, a creative, unique & original approach to your review!
10. Only one review per blogger

Write the post on your blog first, then by using our contact form, state your Username, and your Review URL on your blog and click “Submit”. Once we’ve taken a look, you will then receive an e-mail on whether your review has been approved, and if it is, your account will be credited! This review program expires 15 September 2007 15 October 2007 31 December 2007 (yes, we’ve extended the deadline due to more requests from your end).

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