Blogger Newsletter

December, 2010 Hello Blogger user! We know it’s been a little while since you’ve heard directly from us, so here we are again to spread the latest product news and updates from the Blogger Team. Things have been very busy over here recently, as we’ve been working really hard to develop a number of new features while also building out new teams in global offices. Over the last few months we’ve put a lot of energy towards turning your suggestions into improvements to Blogger, and just in case you missed something along the way, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite updates for you to check out. And while you’re busy reading through this list, we’ll be putting the final touches on the next round of exciting stuff. Make sure to stay tuned for 2011; we have big plans in store. Features Comment Filtering Hopefully you’ve noticed the new Comments tab in your dashboard, which we added over the summer as part of our upgrade to the comment system. This Comment Inbox is a centralized place where you can manage all of your comment-related tasks, like delete published comments, manage comments that have been flagged as spam, and moderate awaiting comments (if you’ve enabled Comment Moderation). We’ve also started analyzing all posted comments in our system, and are automatically classifying the ones we believe to be spam. Similar to Gmail’s spam filtering, you can help us improve our classifiers by telling us whether the comments we’ve caught are actually spam. Stats The Stats tab is another recent addition to the dashboard, and is the hub for all your blog’s realtime traffic data. Pageviews, reader location, browser types, popular posts, and referral sources are just a few of the pieces of information we’re constantly collecting for each blog. If you want to show off your blog’s traffic data to your readers, we’ve also built Blog Stats and Popular Posts gadgets which you can add to your template. These can be added from the Gadget Directory at any time, and have a variety of configurable options to change the display and data layout. Background Image Upload Earlier in the summer we released our Template Designer to all users, and asked for your feedback about what other features we could add to make it even better. By far the top request was the ability to upload your own background image, and we’re happy to say that this feature is now live within the Template Designer. To upload your own background image to your blog, simply click on the Background section within the Template Designer. Mobile BlogSpot We realize that more and more users are accessing the web on smartphones, and we want to make sure that blogs still look nice when viewed on these smaller screens. We’ve put a lot of work into creating a mobile version of BlogSpot, which will automatically detect if a blog is accessed on a smartphone and then display a mobile-optimized version. Mobile BlogSpot is live now on Blogger in Draft, and can be enabled from the Settings | Email & Mobile tab. From there you can also check out a mobile preview version of your blog to see what it will look like. Web Fonts The Google Web Fonts team has made great progress on expanding font options across the web, especially for non-Latin alphabets like Cyrillic and Greek. We’ve taken advantage of their work and now offer 40 new Web Fonts in the Template Designer on Blogger in Draft. For the full list, check out our Help Center article. From Our Friends Other helpful services recommended the Blogger Team $100 Coupon for AdWords! With Google AdWords you can attract new Blogger readers at the exact moment they’re searching for you. Google AdWords is the online advertising program that shows 3-line ads next to Google Search results. Just choose the search terms your potential readers are likely to use, write your ad, and decide how much you’re willing to pay per click and per day. To kick off the holiday season we're giving new advertisers a $100* coupon to promote your blog and boost your reader numbers. Redeem your $100 coupon code now to try AdWords: 59BB-T23A-8AW4-AW54-CA4A Offer expires January 31, 2011. *Full coupon Terms and Conditions found here. Promotion is only valid for new advertisers OpenSky The folks at OpenSky have built a great service which connects you with small e-tailers to write about their products on your personal blog. You can search for the products and services which interest you, and then pass those recommendations to your readers while splitting all profits 50/50. The best part is that OpenSky takes care of all of the order processing, fulfillment, and customer service. It’s one of the best affiliate programs we’ve come across, and it’s a great chance to help your readers discover interesting and relevant products. Your Feedback is always welcome As always, our ears are open to your feedback. Many of the features and developments covered in this newsletter are the result of comments, surveys, tweets, and other feedback that you’ve passed along. So please keep it coming! And finally, we have a quick 30-second survey about our monetization features for those interested in passing along your feedback. More Blogger Hubs Blogger Buzz: Our official product blog Blogger in Draft blog: News from our testing ground Blogger Developer’s Network: The latest news for our developer community The Coffee Shop: Chat with other Bloggers in our community forum Blogger on Twitter: Follow us for the latest news and announcements from the team Blogger on Facebook: Become a fan and interact with other Bloggers from around the world Thanks again for using Blogger! - The Blogger Team 2010 Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View CA 94043 Unsubscribe: We sent you this email because you have indicated that you are willing to receive Blogger feature announcements. If you do not wish to receive emails of this nature in the future, please visit your account’s Notification Preferences Page (http://www.blogger.com/edit-notification.g - Google Accounts login required). Remove the check beside ‘Feature announcements,’ and click ‘Save.’

Re: Double Earnings Through Dec. 31

Hey Masrul,

Just a quick reminder that Chitika will match your earnings through December 31st (up to $100).  The sooner you get started, the more you can take advantage of this special offer.

Start earning now by pasting this code up on your website:

<script type="text/javascript">
ch_client = "rekanabc1";
ch_width = 550;
ch_height = 250;
ch_type = "mpu";
ch_sid = "Chitika Default";
ch_backfill = 1;
</script>
<script src="http://scripts.chitika.net/eminimalls/amm.js" type="text/javascript">
</script>

Or, if you would like to use a different size, change colors, etc., you can customize your ad by logging in here (your user name is "rekanabc1").

If you have any questions, please let us know by contacting Chitika Support.

Best Regards,
Chitika 

 

----- Original Message -----

Hey Masrul, 

Just a quick note to let you know that we are seeing increased rates in both CPC and CPM heading into the holiday season.

To help you get started, we will match any revenue you earn from running Chitika Ads (up to $100) now through December 31st 2010. Get started right now with the Quick Start Guide (your username is: rekanabc1).

Over the past couple of months, we've rolled out some major enhancements across the Chitika network. In particular: 

• New Mobile Ads compatible with Iphone and Droid devices [Link]
• New Local Ad Exchange with local ads from Tier-1 demand partners. [Link]
• Expanded features across our Search Network (International expansion, New Formats, etc)
  

Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting Chitika support.

Best Regards,
The Chitika Team

--
Chitika, Inc.                                                     
1800 West Park Dr.
Suite 300
Westboro, MA 01581
www.chitika.com

 

Wish to no longer receive emails from us?  Unsubscribe here.

Chitika Holiday Rate Increase

Hey Masrul, 

Just a quick note to let you know that we are seeing increased rates in both CPC and CPM heading into the holiday season.

To help you get started, we will match any revenue you earn from running Chitika Ads (up to $100) now through December 31st 2010. Get started right now with the Quick Start Guide (your username is: rekanabc1).

Over the past couple of months, we've rolled out some major enhancements across the Chitika network. In particular: 

• New Mobile Ads compatible with Iphone and Droid devices [Link]
• New Local Ad Exchange with local ads from Tier-1 demand partners. [Link]
• Expanded features across our Search Network (International expansion, New Formats, etc)
  

Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting Chitika support.

Best Regards,
The Chitika Team

--
Chitika, Inc.                                                     
1800 West Park Dr.
Suite 300
Westboro, MA 01581
www.chitika.com

 

Wish to no longer receive emails from us?  Unsubscribe here.

Introducing the CLU: 32% Higher CTR

Hi Masrul, We want to announce our newest, best-performing ad unit - the Chitika List Unit (CLU).  We are excited to be able to give you another way to increase your Chitika earnings from a new unit that has proven to directly increase your CTR. What is the Chitika List Unit (CLU)? The CLU looks just like our regular Chitika text ad units, except with the ability to expand & display up to 9 ads in the unit. Here is an example of the CLU on a website:   The More Ads In One Unit, The Higher The CTR   Why should I use the CLU? 1.  CTR Increase = More Money for You!  Initial tests have proven that the more ads within an ad unit, the higher the revenue for you from the unit.  (See graph below). 2.  Great User-Experience.  The CLU will expand and contract to however many ads are supported for a query within our ad inventory.  In other words, if we cannot supply 9 ads for a particular query, the ad will automatically adjust its height, ensuring no ugly white-space.  How do I get the CLU? Click here to login & get your code.  Where should I place the CLU on my website? This unit is designed to go directly below your content, or mixed in/bottom of a list (directory page, etc). Login Here to get your Chitika List Unit. Have something to say?  Let us know by submitting feedback here. -The Chitika Team Chitika, Inc.                                                        1800 West Park Dr. Suite 300 Westboro, MA 01581 www.chitika.com

Wish to no longer receive emails from us?  Unsubscribe here.

[Chitika Newsletter] Mobile Is Not Web

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

Let me Re-Phrase: Mobile Is Not Web

1.9 billion people on the web - and 4.6 billion on mobile phones. Mobile is here to stay, and you can't treat it like the rest of the web.  The power of the click is replaced by one-touch phone calls, and the right Ad means everything. 

Initial results of the mobile ads on the Chitika network have seen a 76% jump in user engagement. Across the Chitika network, mobile traffic grew 500% over the past year. Stay tuned for updates on the rollout of the mobile ads. 

 

New to LAX: Map-Enabled Local Ads

Chitika's Local Ad Exchange (LAX) now features local ads with embedded maps.  Local is now even more local, and users will be able to see exactly where they need to go.

Announcing On-Site Search Ads

One of the highest forms of monetization for publishers is when a user searches for something and your site reponds with a search results page. Chitika has recently announced an on-site search option for publishers that get such on-site search traffic. 

If your site receives more than 5,000 searches per day of search traffic, please contact Chitika Support with information about your site and the traffic you get, to get started with On-Site Search ads.

(Chitika On-Site Search Ad example on Salary.com)

Chitika Research Director Speaks at SMX Mobile Search Panel

We know mobile.  Research Director Daniel Ruby joined executives from Microsoft, Google, and other leading search companies at SMX East, talking about mobile search marketing. You can check out all of Chitika's research at chitika.com/research

Contacting Chitika

Premium Publishers: If you make more than $10,000 a month in advertising revenue, our publisher sales might be able to help you with custom solutions and account management. Please contact sales [at] chitika [dot] com with information about your site and amount of traffic.

 

                     

Customer Support/Tech Assistance, please submit a ticket here.

We'd love to hear from you about how Chitika is working out for you and if you have any suggestions. Please drop us a note by submitting feedback here.

Phone: 508.449.3870
Toll Free: 866.441.7203

By the Numbers

Venkat Kolluri, Chitika CEO Interview: AdExchanger

 

 Chitika Offering Local Ad Exchange

Where will we be next?

 

In the News:

I have often wondered aloud why there has been no competitor to Adsense in local search. Now search-based online ad network Chitika has announced its LAX Local Ad Exchange.  Read More.

Like CityGrid it will span platforms and reach into mobile. There will also be an emphasis on PPCall in mobile. Read More.

For Yellowbook, the exchange offers a way to better monetize its own local traffic while offering its existing advertisers broader
reach. Read More.

 

1800 West Park Drive Suite 300 Westboro, MA 01581 US | Phone: 508.449.3870 | Toll Free: 866.441.7203 | Fax: 508.485.4745 |  Contact Us

© Copyright 2005 - 2010 Chitika Inc. All Rights Reserved.
You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time.
Forward to Friend | Browse This Online

Chitika New Mobile Ads Mean More Revenue For You

Hi, We are excited to let you know that we will begin rolling out our new Mobile Ads program across your website(s) today!  Now, in addition to your regular Chitika ad revenue, you will earn even more from these new ads targeted to visitors viewing your website on a mobile device*. Here are some answers to your questions regarding our new mobile ads: Why Do I Want Mobile Ads? Chitika's mobile ads are designed specifically for mobile users, and should result in more clicks and more revenue from your mobile traffic stream.  The ads are designed to be noticeable on mobile devices without hurting the experience of your site. When will these ads start to display for my account? We are rolling these ads out slowly starting with a small portion of traffic, and then we will slowly increase this until mobile ads are live across the entire Chitika network. What will they look like? Here is a sample image:   Click here for a large preview of what the mobile ads looks like on an iPhone. How often will they be displayed? Mobile ads will be displayed similar to how our Select ads are displayed: only when there is a high chance the ad will result in revenue for you.  So in other words, they will not be displayed 100% of the time. How much revenue will I earn? Mobile earnings will depend on your mobile traffic and will work very similar to the way you earn revenue from our regular desktop ads.  There will be separate, custom reporting for mobile ads available very soon.   Do I have to make any changes for Mobile ads to be live for my site? No.  Since you already have our ad code running, Mobile ads will display automatically without any action needed on your part. What if I don't want mobile ads displayed on my website(s)? You can easily disable mobile ads by logging in, and going to 'My Account'.  You can also re-enable then later if you change your mind or you'd like to test them out. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support. -The Chitika Team *Chitika mobile ads are currently displayed on the iPhone and Android only.  Other devices will be added soon.   Chitika, Inc.                                                        1800 West Park Dr. Suite 300 Westboro, MA 01581 www.chitika.com

Wish to no longer receive emails from us?  Unsubscribe here.

Brief Chitika Display Issue

Hello Masrul ,

Today, Chitika suffered a brief display issue from 3:31 pm - 4:02 pm Eastern Time.  During this time, a bug caused a very large over-sized ad to be shown instead of our normal-sized ads.  This was supposed to be a small test of a new ad unit on a few sites, but ended up accidentally rolling out across the network as a whole.

Our engineers caught this issue very shortly after release and fixed the problem as quickly as possible.  We apologize for the inconvenience during this window of operation.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Best Regards,
Chitika Customer Support

---------
Chitika, Inc.
specialprojects@chitika.com
www.Chitika.com/support
1800 West Park Dr.
Suite 300
Westboro, MA 01581

If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or you wish to update your profile, please click here.

Chitika | Newsletter: Tapping into the Untapped Power of Local Search

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here

Chitika | LAX: New Local Ad Exchange Opens up
New Opportunities For You as a Chitika Publisher

LAX is here, taking the fast growing local online advertising industry and applying it to the ever-effective ad exchange model. Chitika has partnered with powerhouses like Yellowbook and CityGrid Media to bring you a new way to monetize your local traffic like never before.  Read more.

 

 

 

Chitika | Lax for Desktop
Local search traffic on standard home computers will see a map of local businesses matching what they're looking for near them.  

Chitika | Lax for Mobile
For your mobile search traffic, LAX is the first solution that will automatically detect the mobile users and adjust their experience accordingly.  One touch (touch to call) will allow potential customers to call local advertisers from the mobile ad.

Chitika | LAX will be available very soon!

Click here to read LAX Press Release.

Mobile Users 45% More Interested In Local than Non-Mobile

When it comes to performing Internet searches, users on mobile devices are 45% more likely to enter a local query than users on non-mobile devices, according to data from online advertising network Chitika. Chitika’s research division came to this conclusion after breaking down a sample of more than 24 million impressions by mobile vs. non-mobile and local vs. non-local.  Read More.

About Chitika Research: Chitika’s research department has its fingers firmly on the pulse of the Internet. By analyzing data from Chitika's publisher network – over 80,000 sites and always growing – Ruby and his staff can spot trends ranging from operating systems to ad click rates.  View all Chitika's Research studies here!

Need data or have an idea for a study?  Let the Chitika Research department know: press@chitika.com

New Streamlined Reporting - VERY easy to use!

• No more auditing! What you see is what you get!
• Custom report generator

So for example, if you wanted to compare your stats from last month to the previous all you have to do is go into your Advanced Reports and Customize your report to the "Select Dates" of your choice:

 

Login Now to Start Generating Your Reports!

Domain Review Update

For those currently affected by our Domain Review Process, we want you to know that our efforts to add higher quality advertisers to our network as well as other new products & opportunities like LAX, has caused the vigorous re-review process to be unfortunately lengthy. We are doing what we can to get all pending domains in for review. Because of the high levels awaiting- we are getting in higher traffic/earning domains for review first. If you currently earn $10,000 or more in advertising revenue, per month, please contact sales@chitika.com. We thank you for your continued support to better our service!

-The Chitika Team

By the Numbers

LAX in the News:

I have often wondered aloud why there has been no competitor to Adsense in local search. Now search-based online ad network Chitika has announced its LAX Local Ad Exchange.  Read More.

Like CityGrid it will span platforms and reach into mobile. There will also be an emphasis on PPCall in mobile. Read More.

For Yellowbook, the exchange offers a way to better monetize its own local traffic while offering its existing advertisers broader
reach. Read More.

Recent Awards

 

1800 West Park Drive Suite 300 Westboro, MA 01581 US | Phone: 508.449.3870 | Toll Free: 866.441.7203 | Fax: 508.485.4745 |  Contact Us

© Copyright 2005 - 2010 Chitika Inc. All Rights Reserved.
You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time.
Forward to Friend | Browse This Online