Advertise at GloboTreks

Why should you advertise at GloboTreks?

GloboTreks is a travel blog focused on providing information and tips on backpacking and independent travel, how to plan a budget trip, how to travel around the world, destinations, and adventures on the road. 

Since its creation, GloboTreks has rapidly grown and formed a strong following that has allowed it to be included in various Top 100 Travel Blogs lists as well as rank up to #5 on Technorati Travel’s list (October 2010).

Urubamba River in Aguas Calientes, PeruWho does GloboTreks target?

  • Backpackers
  • Independent travelers
  • International travelers
  • Young travelers
  • Gap-year travelers
  • Travelers looking to work abroad
  • Travel bloggers

What are GloboTreks readers interested in?

  • International and domestic travel
  • Travel and destination tips
  • Travel planning tips
  • Gear and book reviews
  • Adventurous activities
  • Budget travel
  • Working abroad
  • How to backpack the world

What’s in it for you?

Some of the benefits of advertising on GloboTreks.com over “traditional media” outlets include:
  • An increased exposure for your brand to travel-minded individuals who can become potential customers/followers.
  • A connection with a targeted and active audience who is looking to get informed and inspired, and then get on the road.
  • A personalized and creative approach to promoting your product/service/destination.
  • A well delivered social media promotion.

Site Stats – October 2011

Alexa Ranking: 85,376
Compete Ranking: 286,920
Monthly Traffic: 19,478
Monthly Page Views: 53,087
Demographics: 58% of visitors are from United States, 8% from Canada, 7% from United Kingdom, and 3% from Australia.
Page Rank: 3
Facebook Fan Page “likes”: 1,077
Twitter Followers: 2,192
Klout Influence: 61

*The previous information is based on Google Analytics, unless otherwise noted.


Forms of Advertising

Ad Option 1 – Text Link Ad for Keyword Only

Keyword text link ad (no sentence) under the image heading of “Travel Resources” or “Travel Partners” within the sidebar
 (below the fold) or footer. Rate is on a monthly basis.

Ad Option 2 – Text Link Ad With Supporting Text

Maximum 100 characters including link text and spaces within the sidebar (below the fold) or footer. Rate is on a monthly basis.

Ad Option 3 – 125 x 125 Box Ad

An image ad placed in one of the 4 available spots with this ad dimension.  Images are preferred to be static (no flash or excessive blinking).  These appear in all pages (200+).  Rate is on a monthly basis. Max File Size: 30k

Ad Option 4 – 300 x 250 Medium Rectangle Ad

An image ad placed in the available spot with this ad dimension.  Images are preferred to be static (no flash or excessive blinking).  These appear in all pages (200+).  Rate is on a monthly basis. Max File Size: 40k

Ad Option 5 – Post Sponsorship (Text Link Ad With Supporting Text Below The Content)

A 1-2 sentence description with one link to be placed below the post’s content. The text link will display the anchor text of your choice. It can be added to a previously published post or to a yet to be published post. Rates are on a yearly basis, with the option to be permanent.

Ad Option 6 – Sponsored Post

A promotional or informative post with contextual link. The text link will display the anchor text of your choice.  The sponsored post content can be provided by you with your links of choice, as long as it appeals to GloboTreks’ audience.  Otherwise, new content will be written according to the sponsored links.   Minimum word count is 500+. Rate is on a yearly basis, with the option to be permanent.

Ad Option 7 – Product Review

If you have a travel product, service, or website that you think might appeal GloboTreks’ audience and would like to have reviewed in a blog post, you may have the option of purchasing a sponsored review.  Each review will express my honest opinion based on my testing and/or experience.  Reviews are approximately between 300 – 800 words in length and are featured in the homepage for a period no less than a week. The post will have the appropriate links back to your site. Rate is for a permanent review post.

Travel Sponsorship

If you’re looking for an experience traveler and travel writer to spread the word about your product, service, or destination; please contact me for further information.  I currently accept press trips as a solo traveler.   In return for reduced and/or complimentary services, you’ll receive blog posts, YouTube videos, and/or other promotional methods as agreed on.  The content produced remains permanent as part of GloboTreks.com content, resulting in increased exposure to readers interested in your product/service/destination.

*All forms of advertising/sponsorship will be properly labeled as such at the end of each post.

Contact

For all current rates, sponsorship options, and PR inquiries please use the contact form or email norbert(at)globotreks(dot)com.