I'd like to advertise MMLS a bit, but how to do so

[adam1589]

I've been reworking exactly how I post and so on to be a bit more formal, and likewise I've begun to get into site-to-site advertising.

Well, I'd like to advertise MMLS, but to do so I'd likely Write a big blog/forum post about it.

I wanna know what you guys what that article of advertisement to say.

I'll even make banners/buttons in effort to drum up more adverts so keep those in mind too.

I will update after I come up with a rough draft based on y'alls feedback.

[Dashe]

As far as advertising goes, keep it discreet. Like putting a link in your sig or something instead of making a deliberate, "Hey, look at this pretty website I like" thread. Those could backfire if they're put in the wrong place, or if you happen to be on a site with a rule against site-to-site advertising. In fact, even if it's just a sig, always check with the site's mod or admin before doing it just to make sure it's even allowed.

If you decide to blog about it, your grammar and spelling should not only be formal, it should be flawless, because you're representing the sort of posts you're apt to run into in the community you're advertising. In fact, have your posts proofread before posting them in case you missed something.

Just make sure not to go overboard. A brief mention or a sig link is worth so much more than running around the Internet sporting a full-on MMLS-themed profile. You'll look like either a NASCAR racer or a total moron, and frankly, we can't afford to sponsor a NASCAR racer. :-\

[adam1589]

I was thinking Blog/Journal Post. And, trust me, it'd be triple-proofread before I even go further than typing it.

I was thinking of a 2-paragraph sum up, stating simply what makes us "Us".
IE: "We have a peek into Roll's diary" - This, of course, being inspired by my thread about her diary Entries.

That all said, I simply need to know what you guys would like me to fit into those two paragraphs.

[Pitch]

I second the sig-advertisement idea. No one reads lengthy advertisements... I think you'd be wasting your energy to write even one whole paragraph. Put a link in your signature, and a few words, and post a bunch — that's probably the best way to get the advertisement out there.

If you want to put it on your blog, you can place it in the side-bar or something. That way it appears on every post you make. (your mileage may vary) Just keep it simple.

[adam1589]

Hmm well 2 Paragraphs isn't much to read. Aw heck, Green, your above post counts as two "small paragraphs", bump both up to four lines of text and you'll have my ideal maximum amount of text.

My ideal goal is to use two 4-line or less paragraphs, then after that include the link.

In other words, it won't be more than 8 lines at most. I just wanna know what you guys all say these 8 lines should detail out.

I should mention: I intend to do this as part of an MML project I'm working on.