#social site advertising

[socialadnetwork]

A Guide to Selecting the Ideal Format for Social Network Advertisements

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, choosing the right ad format for social site ads is crucial for success. With a wide variety of ad formats available, from native ads to banner ads, each format offers unique benefits for different campaign goals. The key is to select the format that aligns with your audience, budget, and overall objectives. This guide will explore the various ad formats, provide insight into how to use them effectively, and offer strategies for optimizing them to enhance your social site ads efforts.

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Understanding the Importance of Ad Format in Social Advertising

What Are Social Site Ads?

Social site ads are advertisements placed on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and others. These ads are designed to engage users with relevant content, drive traffic, increase brand awareness, and achieve conversions such as sign-ups, downloads, or purchases.

When selecting the right format, it is essential to consider factors such as user behavior, platform capabilities, and your campaign's goals. The right ad format can determine whether users scroll past your content or take meaningful action.

The Role of Ad Networks in Social Site Ads

Ad networks serve as intermediaries between advertisers and publishers. They connect brands with relevant ad spaces across a variety of social platforms, ensuring that your social site ads reach the right audience. Popular ad networks, such as Facebook Audience Network and Google Ads, allow you to manage your campaigns, optimize targeting, and choose the right ad formats.

Social advertising through ad networks enables advertisers to deploy a range of formats, such as native ads, banner ads, video ads, and others, across different platforms to achieve maximum visibility and engagement.

Popular Ad Formats for Social Site Ads

Native Ads

Native ads are designed to blend seamlessly into the platform where they are displayed, providing a non-intrusive experience for users. These ads often mimic the look, feel, and function of the platform’s content, making them highly effective for engagement.

Benefits of Native Ads

Non-disruptive experience: Since native ads blend in with the content, they are less likely to be ignored.

High engagement rates: Users are more likely to engage with native ads because they appear more natural in their feed.

Better ad performance: Native ads often lead to higher click-through rates (CTR) and conversions.

Best Practices for Native Ads

Align your ad content with the surrounding content to make it look natural.

Use high-quality visuals and concise, compelling copy.

Add a clear call-to-action (CTA) that encourages user engagement.

Banner Ads

Banner ads are a traditional form of display advertising, typically found at the top, bottom, or sides of a webpage or social media platform. Despite being considered "old school," banner ads are still effective when used strategically.

Benefits of Banner Ads

Wide reach: Banner ads are easily noticeable and can reach a broad audience.

Versatile formats: They come in various shapes and sizes, making them adaptable to different platforms.

Cost-effective: They are often less expensive than video ads or interactive ads, making them accessible for smaller budgets.

Best Practices for Banner Ads

Use eye-catching colors and bold text to capture attention quickly.

Keep the message short and to the point.

Ensure that the landing page is optimized for conversions when users click on the ad.

CPM vs PPC: Which Model Works Best?

Understanding CPM (Cost Per Mile)

CPM is a pricing model where advertisers pay for every 1,000 impressions their ad receives. This model is ideal for campaigns focused on brand awareness and visibility.

Benefits of CPM

Maximizes visibility: You only pay for views, so your ad can be seen by many users.

Great for brand building: CPM is effective when your goal is to increase brand awareness rather than immediate conversions.

How to Optimize CPM Campaigns

Target a broader audience to increase reach.

Use visually appealing ads to increase engagement rates.

Focus on high-traffic platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube for greater exposure.

Understanding PPC (Pay Per Click)

PPC is a model where advertisers pay only when someone clicks on their ad. This format is highly performance-driven and works well for campaigns focused on driving specific actions, such as app downloads or purchases.

Benefits of PPC

Cost-effective: You only pay when someone engages with your ad, making it a more efficient use of your budget.

Highly targeted: PPC campaigns allow you to focus on users most likely to convert, improving ROI.

Immediate results: PPC is perfect for short-term campaigns that require quick action, such as a limited-time offer.

How to Optimize PPC Campaigns

Use keyword research to target relevant searches.

Write compelling ad copy that encourages clicks.

Test different ad creatives and landing pages to maximize conversions.

Choosing the Right Ad Format Based on Campaign Goals

Ad Formats for Brand Awareness Campaigns

For brand awareness, you want to maximize your reach and get your social site ads in front of as many people as possible. CPM is the best pricing model for this type of campaign, and formats like banner ads and native ads work effectively for broad visibility.

Ideal Ad Formats for Brand Awareness

Banner Ads: Their prominent placement ensures they catch the attention of users across platforms.

Native Ads: Because they blend into the user experience, they often generate higher engagement without feeling intrusive.

Tips for Brand Awareness Ads

Create visually stunning ads that tell your brand's story quickly.

Keep messaging clear and aligned with your overall brand.

Use video ads to showcase your product or service in action.

Ad Formats for Conversion-Focused Campaigns

When your goal is to drive downloads, sign-ups, or purchases, you need to focus on direct engagement. PPC is the ideal pricing model for these types of campaigns, as it ensures you only pay for actual clicks or actions.

Ideal Ad Formats for Conversions

Native Ads: These ads drive engagement by aligning with user content, increasing the likelihood of clicks and actions.

Video Ads: Demonstrate the value of your app or service in an engaging way, encouraging users to take the next step.

Tips for Conversion-Focused Ads

Use clear, action-oriented CTAs like "Download Now" or "Sign Up Today."

Create urgency with time-sensitive offers or discounts.

Use retargeting to re-engage users who have previously interacted with your ads but haven't converted.

Social Ad Networks for Maximizing Ad Performance

Facebook and Instagram Ads

Facebook and Instagram are two of the most popular platforms for social advertising. They offer a range of ad formats, including native ads, banner ads, and video ads, as well as robust targeting options. Whether you're aiming for CPM or PPC, these platforms offer tools that can optimize your campaigns.

Best Ad Formats on Facebook and Instagram

Carousel Ads: These allow you to showcase multiple images or videos in a single ad.

In-Feed Native Ads: These ads blend seamlessly with users' feeds, increasing engagement.

Tips for Optimizing Facebook and Instagram Ads

Utilize the platform's targeting tools to reach your specific audience.

A/B test different ad formats and creatives to determine what resonates most.

Monitor engagement metrics and adjust your budget accordingly.

Google Ads

Google Ads provides access to both the search and display network, offering a range of options for placing social site ads across the web. You can choose from banner ads, video ads, and native ads on Google's ad network, depending on your campaign goals.

Best Ad Formats on Google Ads

Search Ads: These are text-based ads that appear when users search for specific terms.

Display Ads: These ads appear on websites within the Google Display Network and are ideal for CPM campaigns.

Tips for Optimizing Google Ads

Use keyword research to find high-intent search terms.

Create multiple ad variations to test which version performs best.

Monitor your quality score to ensure your ads are relevant and optimized.

FAQs 

What is the most effective ad format for social site ads?

Ans. The effectiveness of an ad format depends on your campaign goals. Native ads tend to perform well for engagement, while banner ads work better for visibility. Video ads are highly effective for both awareness and conversions.

Which pricing model should I use, CPM or PPC?

Ans. If you're focused on building brand awareness, CPM is ideal because it maximizes impressions. For conversion-driven campaigns, PPC is better, as you only pay when users take action.

How can I improve the performance of my social site ads?

Ans. To improve performance, consistently monitor your ad metrics, A/B test different formats, and optimize your targeting. Additionally, using a clear and compelling call-to-action can significantly boost conversions.

[rohirric-hunter]

It's so funny to me when I tell people, "You can't depend on an AI for that, it has to be done by a human," they're always like, "You're just afraid of technology." I'm not afraid of it. I understand it. And I know that an AI is never going to be able to comprehend things like context, which come naturally to a human and are essential to all kinds of information gathering and parsing.

Like yeah, there are uses for AI technology. The bread-sorting computer comes to mind. But that doesn't mean I want an AI to analyze the results of my google searches. Last night I googled, "Where to find iron ore minecraft," and Google's AI told me to dig 15 blocks down from anywhere and promised me that 100% I would find iron ore. Because the computer lacks the ability to look at phrases like "y level 15" and go, "huh, I wonder what that means, maybe I should look that up." It also lacks the ability to get the first apparent answer (y level 15) and then think that there might be more information (likelihood of spawning, size of spawns) and keep reading for that information. It doesn't know that's relevant information. And you can't teach these skills to a computer. People think that you can solve these problems by simply feeding more information into the computer but you can't. It just confuses it. And even if you could, what's the proposition? To fill a computer with the sum total of all human knowledge? I trust I don't have to say why that's a bad idea? The only thing you can do is manually block bad answers and replace them with good ones. By a human. Which means that all of those fixed answers... are not AI generated. :/

[aquanutart]

When she was a little Kiko, Lulu loved to put on ribbons and appear before the world to show her precious Slorg! Sadly her owner was such a recluse that nobody noticed much, and over the years she forgot performing for others...

Until recently she found all the ribbons she saved over the years and wanted to have fun again!

(She didn't know which ribbon to wear, so she is wearing them all!)

(Lulu won a trophy!!! She is absolutely delighted and is using it to store her ribbons!)

[basslinegrave]

why is the internet dying so much, its making me feel awful. more people using ai generation. kids getting fucked over because teachers are using ai testers giving false positives on their work. they cant even google shit anymore as its hard to search for stuff. doing my thesis i used bing the entire time because google sucks so much! but even bing has built in ai so the first thing you get is generated. old websites dying, link rot bigger than ever, and social media falling apart completely. posting art online is always at a risk whether youre a good artist or not. its always reposted, which is partially good for archivation but once your work leaves the site you posted it onto you have less rights ratio to it and it can end up who knows where and very much become ai food.. everything is just advertisements now, 80% of twitter posts are pushed ads for me and every second or third post on tumblr is an ad. most of them ai generated. first google results are all ads. and dont let me get started on reading comprehension and media literacy, its GONE

[melancholic-pigeon]

Alright, this is my last comment on the issue, for real this time.

@nerdykeppie is staffed by unprofessional, rude, cruel people who double down on their entitlement to be unprofessional, rude and cruel in public to their former customers.

You should know the sorts of people you're giving money to if you patronize them. The founder is liable to misread your words, lash out at you in anger over something he misunderstood, and generally behave like a tantruming child even if you go out of your way to be polite and give him the benefit of the doubt when he lashes out at you over his own poor reading comprehension.

I'm done getting into this. No, Spider is not ~required~ to be professional on his (public) personal blog which is closely tied to his business. I just think it's extremely stupid to double down on his "right" to be unprofessional on his public blog when he owns a business that is clearly tied to said public blog, because it reflects very poorly on both his personal character and his business. I think it is hilariously foolish and an extremely poor decision to openly advertise and defend your founder's unprofessionalism, which speaks of general lack of professionalism and poor judgment throughout the whole business, not just from Spider (though his lack of good judgment and public unprofessionalism is the most obvious).

So. Best of luck in the people involved resolving whatever problem in their lives that they're taking out on me, and beware interacting with them in any way because they will absolutely be rude as shit to you and then smear you in public and private for (/checks hand) apologizing for a miscommunication because you didn't mean what they incorrectly interpreted you to mean.

I can't fucking believe they still think they're in the right here and *I* am the one who needs to be ~asked not to contact them again~. You answered me THREE TIMES *after* I had blocked you because you cannot let go of the fact that you were wrong about a stupid fucking plastic pumpkin and the fact that I went OUT OF MY WAY to give you the benefit of the doubt.

(two of those three asks were frantic apologies because I genuinely felt terrible, and they were both met with meanness and scorn and snide insults about my communication failures.

Lol. Me. I'm the one who is failing to communicate and has poor reading comprehension because you misunderstood me and started lashing out like I personally strangled all of your pets for having the filthy nerve to apologize and try to clear it up.

Yeah. I'm the villain here. Sure, Jan.)

I'm done now, but enjoy having your unprofessional, cruel, immature nonsense publicly exposed. I stand by my actions (the ones I actually took in real life, not the fake pretend ones you made up because you misunderstood what I wrote) and I look forward to you experiencing the natural consequences of your own.

Don't give money to childish jerks.

[aroceu]

anyway if you care about internet politics in any sense of the phrase, i highly recommend this article:

[pikkish]

So I was rereading How To Process a Soul (because it's one of my faves) and I just happened to look at who the author was and had a moment of like... no way... Pikkish the cool artist is also a cool author... so I just had to come over here so I could compliment you :3

Wait wait are you telling me that you found my tumblr and my ao3 independent of each other and didn't realize until now that they're the same person? Because that's hilarious.

[kayayeteae]

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[calypsolemon]

people are way too quick to suggest further limiting the already scarily limited freedoms of children in order to protect them from danger, rather than advocating for a change in the systems that are allowing the adults around them to harm them without concequence

[hellielives]

Wait what

Whomst????

THIS IS A REAL AD????

I'm scared to go on the actual website above but I'm seeing reddit threads about this guy going back 2 YEARS and they say that this guy has been doing it at least 6 years. So...almost a decade now and he still hasn't found a boyfriend-free girlfriend who is also a virgin......hmm

Thought it was like a pornbot or tumblr live thing. Or a human trafficking thing shudders

[socialadnetwork]

Social Site Advertising: Grow Your Business with the Latest Strategies

In today’s digital age, social site advertising has become an essential tool for businesses looking to expand their reach, engage with target audiences, and ultimately grow their revenue. With the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying ahead of the curve with the latest strategies is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into various aspects of social site advertising, including the importance of social network ads, the effectiveness of native and banner ads, and how to optimize your campaigns using CPC and CPM models. Let’s explore how you can leverage these strategies to grow your business.

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Understanding Social Site Advertising

Social site advertising refers to the promotion of products, services, or content on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. These platforms offer businesses the opportunity to reach highly targeted audiences based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and more. By leveraging social site advertising, companies can enhance brand awareness, drive traffic, generate leads, and increase conversions.

The Importance of Social Site Advertising

In a world where billions of people use social media daily, social site advertising has become a critical component of any marketing strategy. Here’s why:

Targeted Reach: Social media platforms offer advanced targeting options that allow businesses to reach specific audiences based on age, location, interests, and other factors.

Cost-Effective: Compared to traditional advertising channels, social site advertising can be more affordable, offering various pricing models like CPC (Cost Per Click) and CPM (Cost Per Thousand Impressions).

Real-Time Analytics: Social platforms provide detailed analytics, enabling businesses to monitor the performance of their ads in real-time and make data-driven decisions.

Engagement: Social site advertising encourages user interaction through likes, comments, shares, and direct messages, fostering a sense of community and brand loyalty.

The Power of Social Network Ads

Social network ads are a powerful way to connect with potential customers on their preferred platforms. These ads appear in users’ feeds, stories, and even within messaging apps, making them a seamless part of the social media experience.

Types of Social Network Ads

Social network ads come in various formats, each designed to achieve different objectives. Some of the most popular types include:

Image Ads

Purpose: Image ads are designed to capture attention with visually compelling content.

Best Use: Use image ads to showcase products, announce sales, or drive brand awareness.

Platform Examples: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Video Ads

Purpose: Video ads are highly engaging and can tell a story in a short time.

Best Use: Use video ads to demonstrate product features, share customer testimonials, or create brand narratives.

Platform Examples: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.

Carousel Ads

Purpose: Carousel ads allow you to display multiple images or videos in a single ad.

Best Use: Use carousel ads to showcase a product lineup, highlight multiple features, or tell a sequential story.

Platform Examples: Facebook, Instagram.

Story Ads

Purpose: Story ads are full-screen vertical ads that appear between user stories.

Best Use: Use story ads for time-sensitive promotions, announcements, or immersive content.

Platform Examples: Instagram, Snapchat.

Best Practices for Social Network Ads

To maximize the effectiveness of your social network ads, consider the following best practices:

Know Your Audience

Conduct thorough research to understand your target audience’s preferences, behaviors, and pain points.

Use platform-specific targeting options to reach the right people.

Craft Compelling Content

Use high-quality visuals and clear, concise copy that resonates with your audience.

Incorporate a strong call-to-action (CTA) that guides users toward the desired action.

Optimize for Mobile

Ensure your ads are mobile-friendly, as the majority of social media users access platforms via mobile devices.

Use vertical or square formats to maximize screen space.

Test and Refine

A/B test different ad formats, creatives, and targeting options to determine what works best.

Continuously monitor performance metrics and adjust your strategy as needed.

Leveraging Native Ads for Seamless Integration

Native ads are a form of paid media that match the look, feel, and function of the content within which they appear. They are less intrusive than traditional ads and often receive higher engagement rates because they blend seamlessly into the user experience.

What Makes Native Ads Effective?

Non-Disruptive: Native ads are designed to appear as part of the natural content flow, making them less likely to be ignored or blocked by users.

Relevance: Because native ads are contextually relevant to the content around them, they tend to resonate more with the audience.

Higher Engagement: Studies show that native ads typically achieve higher click-through rates (CTR) and engagement compared to traditional display ads.

Implementing Native Ads in Your Strategy

1. Choose the Right Platform

Select platforms where native ads naturally fit within the content, such as news websites, blogs, or social media feeds.

Ensure that the ad format aligns with the platform’s content style.

2. Focus on Content Quality

The success of native ads relies heavily on the quality of the content. Create ads that provide value, whether through information, entertainment, or inspiration.

Avoid overly promotional language; instead, focus on storytelling and solving problems for your audience.

3. Use Clear Branding

While native ads should blend with the content, make sure your branding is clear. Use subtle logos or brand colors to ensure brand recognition without disrupting the user experience.

Banner Ads: A Classic Approach with Modern Twists

Banner ads are one of the oldest forms of online advertising, but they continue to be effective when used strategically. These ads are typically displayed at the top, bottom, or sides of web pages and can be static or animated.

The Evolution of Banner Ads

While traditional banner ads were often criticized for being intrusive, modern approaches have made them more relevant and engaging. Today’s banner ads can be highly targeted and personalized, increasing their effectiveness.

Key Strategies for Effective Banner Ads

1. Targeting and Personalization

Use advanced targeting options to display banner ads to specific audiences based on demographics, interests, or behavior.

Implement dynamic content that changes based on the user’s previous interactions or preferences.

2. Optimize Ad Placement

Place banner ads on high-traffic websites or within relevant content to increase visibility.

Use retargeting to show ads to users who have previously visited your site or engaged with your content.

3. Creative Design

Design visually appealing ads that grab attention without overwhelming the viewer.

Use clear and concise messaging with a strong CTA to encourage clicks.

Video Ads: Engaging Your Audience with Visual Storytelling

Video ads are one of the most engaging forms of online advertising, offering the ability to tell a story, demonstrate a product, or evoke emotions in a short amount of time. With the rise of video consumption on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, video ads have become a crucial part of any advertising strategy.

Why Video Ads Are So Powerful

High Engagement: Videos are inherently more engaging than static images or text, capturing attention quickly and holding it longer.

Versatility: Video ads can be used for a variety of purposes, from brand awareness to product launches to customer testimonials.

Memorability: Video content is more likely to be remembered, making it an effective tool for brand recall.

Creating Effective Video Ads

1. Keep It Short and Sweet

Most users have short attention spans, so aim to convey your message in 15-30 seconds.

Get to the point quickly, and make the first few seconds count.

2. Tell a Story

Use storytelling techniques to engage viewers emotionally and create a connection with your brand.

Incorporate a clear narrative arc, even in short videos.

3. Optimize for Mobile

Ensure your video ads are mobile-friendly, with vertical or square formats that fill the screen.

Include captions, as many users watch videos without sound.

CPC vs. CPM: Choosing the Right Pricing Model

When it comes to social site advertising, choosing the right pricing model is crucial for maximizing your return on investment (ROI). Two of the most common models are Cost Per Click (CPC) and Cost Per Thousand Impressions (CPM).

Understanding CPC (Cost Per Click)

CPC is a pricing model where advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their ad. This model is ideal for campaigns focused on driving specific actions, such as website visits, sign-ups, or purchases.

Benefits of CPC

Cost Control: You only pay when someone takes action, making it easier to manage your budget.

Performance-Based: CPC campaigns can be more cost-effective if your ads are well-targeted and drive high engagement.

When to Use CPC

Use CPC when your primary goal is to drive conversions or specific actions.

CPC is ideal for campaigns with a clear call-to-action, such as “Sign Up Now” or “Learn More.”

Understanding CPM (Cost Per Thousand Impressions)

CPM is a pricing model where advertisers pay for every 1,000 impressions (views) of their ad. This model is best suited for campaigns aimed at increasing brand awareness and visibility.

Benefits of CPM

Wide Reach: CPM allows you to reach a large audience, making it ideal for brand-building campaigns.

Fixed Cost: With CPM, you can predict your costs more accurately, as you pay based on the number of impressions.

When to Use CPM

Use CPM when your goal is to increase brand awareness or reach a broad audience.

CPM is suitable for campaigns with a focus on visual impact, such as video or banner ads.

Conclusion

Social site advertising is a dynamic and powerful tool for businesses looking to grow their reach and engage with their target audience. By leveraging the latest strategies in social network ads, native ads, banner ads, and video ads, you can create campaigns that resonate with users and drive meaningful results. Whether you choose to focus on CPC or CPM pricing models, understanding your goals and audience is key to maximizing your ROI. With continuous optimization and a data-driven approach, social site advertising can help you achieve long-term success in the digital marketplace.

FAQs

What is the difference between social site advertising and traditional advertising?

Ans.Social site advertising takes place on social media platforms and leverages advanced targeting options to reach specific audiences. Traditional advertising typically involves channels like TV, radio, and print, which have broader reach but less precise targeting.

How can I measure the success of my social site advertising campaigns?

Ans. Success can be measured through various metrics, including click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, cost per acquisition (CPA), and return on ad spend (ROAS). Social media platforms also provide detailed analytics to track engagement, impressions, and audience demographics.

What are the best practices for creating effective video ads?

Ans.Best practices include keeping videos short and to the point, using storytelling techniques, optimizing for mobile viewing, and including captions for users who watch without sound.

How do I choose between CPC and CPM pricing models?

Ans.Choose CPC if your goal is to drive specific actions, such as clicks or conversions. Opt for CPM if your focus is on increasing brand awareness and reaching a broad audience.

[ads-that-want-me-to-fuck-food]

i make this solemn vow to you, my cherished followers, that if and when corporations start trying to pull this shit 👆on our beloved hellsite, i will only mock them through screenshots

WE WILL NOT ENGAGE WITH BRAND ACCOUNTS. STARVE THE BEAST. LET IT DIE.

[songofsaraneth]

i'll be honest i do not trust any up&coming social media site that claims it will be free to use and also not sell your data and also have zero ads. WHERE are you getting money then? like sure you can rely on donations for sustainability for like... a couple years at best probably, if you're aiming to wildly increase growth/number of users. donation based works ok for small highly invested communities or for online repositories of data (wikipedia, ao3). but like facebook/instagram/tiktok are profitable becuase they harvest data and use ads. tumblr is BARELY scraping by because it only relies on ads. if you take away even that, as soon as you have enough users to surpass the limits of free hosting, you're operating at a deficit.

like not writing this to say don't give it a shot, sincerely wish them good luck and hope they figure it out, it's hard! but also i just don't consider those kinds of websites/communities a reliable "backup" plan compared to tumblr itself which has kept chugging along for years despite Everything. it's a shiny new social media but it is weird to profess that a social media site advertising NO revenue streams will last longer than this one here.

[oswednesday]

also we just didnt call it discourse,,,everything very much still existed and thats a serious academic word i know it gets tossed around a lot but sorry you daydream about being an eternal ignorant child, that sounds horrific, to me

[pinkfey]

tumblr’s merchandising team and the parasitic relationship they have with their userbase 😔

[wainswright]

This is my googled 30 min research so i'm just guessing for fun.

Looks like either you need to be a hip place that attracts so many new users (makes a splash in numbers for investors?) and get good press as THE place to be in order to attract advertiser dollars OR

Make your core usability lock behind a paywall like spotify, which is cashflow positive, but can't tell if this worked out for medium (probably not)- (and looks like Substack isn't doing too well) This focuses less on advertisers and more on users.

Alternatives? Monetizing content + ads on selected produced articles? That's a niche that isn't filled.

You know there's this whole style of paying for webnovels in China or something, like if they didn't ruin the concept of wattpad by viewing users... like that, instead of treating them like content creators a la Youtube. Which looks like it's going strong.

In lieu of nonprofit, I guess you'd have to get a community of people producing good content that the site made a no brainer to use- and a kind of distributive ad process like uh... tiktok.... hm..... untargeted is that big of a deal? But it'd take advantage of the tumblr social pathways- the ability to monetize a post if you chose. Can't remember much about post+ but that came out of nowhere... I don't remember having any idea how to use it. I hope it was something like- you can choose to monetize certain posts behind a paywall? That's the only way you could do it, right?

Fanfic concerns: nobody on youtube worries about this when making videos about established properties tbh. I guess don't write fanfic specifically and put that behind a paywall (or do and see where this leads us) but fanart is free game? How confusing. Home of fandom could be like.... reviewers.... taste makers..... god tumblr actually IS good at stealth word of mouth marketing for a lot of properties. Very funny.

But if I was thinking informational- or like "how to recognize chords", or news feed that would be an idea I didn't even think of when post+ in it's unclear use state came out.

Okay, maybe that wouldn't work- we come here to shitpost. Maybe you could have the option of making a goodpost blog (original posts only) behind a paywall. But a general fee, like spotify charges $5 for access to all songs, instead for monthly access to paywalled content? The response would be a little different now, I'd imagine.

Both options, as well as an option to see blogs more automatically as the constructed sites and not just on the dash like squarespace? that's doing well, though I've seen random complaints about the nature of the not-html style site constructions. Complexity was mentioned as part of the issue retaining users along with lack of immediate interaction/reason to stay, but showing off various blogs as their own sites and then letting you follow the author of the blogs on the dash seem like it'd work out..........

It retains the free functionality but the alternative would be presented as a sidegig.

Chaotic patreon.....Patreon and Reddit are private, with Reddit maybe having an IPO by the end of 2023, so I'll assume they aren't doing super great. Tumblr up for IPO soon?

Best case scenario for site survival: it's sold to huge company that can eat the cost of operations until the site is made hip to advertisers, or shrug.

But there really isnt a good microblogging site- that allows all the ability to make a searchable blog..... (I see maybe they were thinking they could just use the social part of tumblr and somehow get wordpress to show up on the rss feeds) but yeah there's not really any social capacity baked into to wordpress, on lj I would go over to see what people were doing for that day and read their comments. That site does live on in spirit in dreamwidth

Bluesky and mastodon have that character limit and you can't format anything, but if they get successful they can rake in ad money. I don't know about this. Can't even remember what pillowfort is like but I remember there was some weirdness with the founders that scared me off, I didn't think it was going to last well.