Media Kit

Media Kit
Barbara's Beat
Barbara Platt
blp@charter.net

Updated 05/15/2011

Why Advertise with Barbara's Beat?
Thank you for your interest in Barbara's Beat. Since April of 2009, Barbara's Beat has been helping moms find deals, win giveaways, learn about consumer issues, and share our lives. My readers consist of mainly moms and grandmoms of varying age groups with children.

I offer honest, valuable product reviews and giveaways on Barbara's Beat as a mutual benefit to your company, bring attention to your products or services, while providing a service to my readers.

Blog Statistics
Each number is a monthly average as it varies and continues to grow each month.

Unique Visitors: 4500

Page Views: 7600

Feed subscribers: 950

Google Page Rank: 3

Twitter Followers: 2456 on @blp3

Press and Affiliations

Social Networking

Payment Options

At this time I only accept Paypal.

Advertising Options Monthly

125 x 125 Sidebar, below fold $15

125 x 125 Sidebar, above fold $25

Product Reviews No Charge

If you would like to feature your product on Barbara's Beat you need to provide a non-returnable sample for an honest, accurate review.
Digital photographs and video may be included in the review. I will include company details, keyword links, and purchasing information.
Giveaways
As part of my giveaway requirements, my readers would be directed to your website as an entry. This would generate traffic for your company.  You must provide the prize to the winner by shipping the product as soon as possible.

Gift cards/certificates must cover the cost of at least one product and the shipping cost of the product.

Your product will be featured on my blog and may include digital photos and maybe a video. I will also include details about your company, keyword links, and purchasing information.

I require if you are giving away a gift card/certificate that it at least covers the cost of one product and shipping of the product.