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Advertising Rates & Options


Onsite Marketing Options
Pick from one of these advertising options to boost your reach to our community:

· Banner Ad Packages
· The Marketplace Rates
· Dedicated Solo & Group eBlast Packages
· Event Listing Info & Credit Packages
· Monthly eNewsletter Schedule & Submission Deadlines

Banner Ad Packages

Review one of our Banner Ad Packages
1. BRAHMA Package
2. VISHNU Package
3. SHIVA Package
4. Monthly eNEWSLETTER Package
BRAHMA Banner Ad Package READ THOROUGHLY
This package places your banner on:
• HOME page (245px w x 150px h)
• Directory page (120px w x 150px h)
• Monthly newsletter (120px w x 150px h)

Select your Subscription
DirectLink to your website
Preferred Start Date
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Your final banner(s) artwork/design
2] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

Banner size specs need:
larger banner 245px wide x 150px high
smaller banner 120px wide x 150px high

NOTE: All images must meet our specs above. Image size are in pixels, resolution 72 dpi, we ONLY accept JPEGs, GIFs and Animated GIFs. No Adobe Flash files please.
VISHNU Banner Ad Package READ THOROUGHLY
This package places your banner on:
• HOME page (120px w x 150px h)
• Directory page (120px w x 150px h)
• Monthly newsletter (120px w x 150px h)

Select your Subscription
DirectLink to your website
Preferred Start Date
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Your final banner(s) artwork/design
2] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

Banner size specs need:
smaller banner 120px wide x 150px high

NOTE: All images must meet our specs above. Image size are in pixels, resolution 72 dpi, we ONLY accept JPEGs, GIFs and Animated GIFs. No Adobe Flash files please.
SHIVA Banner Ad Package READ THOROUGHLY
This package places your banner on:
• DIRECTORY page (120px w x 150px h)
• Monthly newsletter (120px w x 150px h)

Select your Subscription
DirectLink to your website
Preferred Start Date
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Your final banner(s) artwork/design
2] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

Banner size specs need:
smaller banner 120px wide x 150px high

NOTE: All images must meet our specs above. Image size are in pixels, resolution 72 dpi, we ONLY accept JPEGs, GIFs and Animated GIFs. No Adobe Flash files please.
eNEWSLETTER Banner Ad Package READ THOROUGHLY
This package places your banner on:
• Monthly eNewsletter (120px w x 150px h)

Select your Subscription
DirectLink to your website
Preferred Start Date


eNewsletter Schedule & Deadline Dates
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Your final banner(s) artwork/design
2] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

Banner size specs need:
smaller banner 120px wide x 150px high

NOTE: All images must meet our specs above. Image size are in pixels, resolution 72 dpi, we ONLY accept JPEGs, GIFs and Animated GIFs. No Adobe Flash files please.
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Marketplace Ad Packages

Increase awareness about your yoga products or business by advertising on Yoga Directory Canada. By advertising with us, you are putting your product or service in front of an audience that is built on community—our readers are socially & health conscious, internet savvy, and make purchasing decisions that support their lifestyle.

3 Subscriptions to Choose from READ THOROUGHLY
The Marketplace packages include:
• 1 Large Image*
• Your Company Name and Catch Phrase / Slogan
• Up to 200 word description
• DirectLink to your company website

Each Marketplace Ad has:
2 layout styles to choose from
7 Category Sections to place your ad in

Choose your Subscription
Preferred Start Date
Which Category Section
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Your final image
2] Ad Text - Your Company Name and/or Slogan
3] Ad Text - 200 word description
4] DirectLink to your company website
4] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

Image size specs needed:
Layout 1 image size 575px wide x 150px high
Layout 2 image size 200px wide x 300px high

NOTE: All images must meet our specs above. Image size are in pixels, resolution 72 dpi, we ONLY accept JPEGs, GIFs and Animated GIFs. No Adobe Flash files please.
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Dedicated eBlast Packages

Send a dedicated email to a target Province or our full subscriber list. You can make exclusive, direct offers and serve up any creative ads and promotions. These exclusive emails contain only your message. There are fewer ways to generate focused attention and increased quantities of traffic for you.

Choose from one of the following 3 eBlast Ad Options,
1. Option 1 Custom Solo
2. Option 2 Event Listing Solo
3. Option 3 Event Listing Group


OPTION 1 - Custom Solo eBlast READ THOROUGHLY
Send out a custom eBlast design to our members.

OPTION 1 - Packages
• Gold Package (Full Mailing List: $150
• Silver Package (2 target Provinces): $95
• Bronze Package (1 target Province): $75

Select your Package
Your email Subject
Preferred Deliver Date
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Target Province(s) that applies to chosen package
2] Email Subject Line (Need help with this?)
3] Your final artwork/design
4] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

NOTE: Preferred delivery dates are subject to availablity. We will confirm requested dates via email.

We only accept jpgs, gifs, pdfs or Tiffs for OPTION 1 eBlasts. When sending the final artwork/design, please make sure that you submit your file as a jpg, gif, pdf, Tiff (max width is 750px)or layout design in Microsoft Word.

* we include 1 free hour for layout and setup time. Additional design time cost $15.00/hour.

OPTION 2 - Event Listing(s) Solo eBlast READ THOROUGHLY
Don't have time to design a graphic eBlast how about simply using your Event Listing that's already on the site.

OPTION 2 - Packages
• Gold Package (Full Mailing List: $150
• Silver Package (2 target Provinces): $95
• Bronze Package (1 target Province): $75

Select your Package
The link to your Event Listing
Preferred Deliver Date
After the transaction has been complete please email us the following info

1] Target Province(s) that applies to chosen package
2] Email Subject Line (Need help with this?)
3] Your contact/billing information for the PDF invoice

NOTE: Preferred delivery dates are subject to availablity. We will confirm requested dates via email.
OPTION 3 - Event Listing Group eBlast READ THOROUGHLY
An affordable way to promote your Event Listing to our members.

Pre-Book a Spot in one of the next Group eBlasts
Group eBlasts go out EVERY Thursday!


Number of Group eBlasts
The link to your Event Listing
Preferred Delivery Date(s)
Each Group eBlast has 7 Event Listing spots available, pre-book your spot(s) soon!

* payment/order deadline is before 5pm the day before the delivery date

Group eBlast Schedule 2011 - 2012
December 22, 29, 2011
January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27

NOTE: You will need to have an active Event Listing on YDC to participate in one of our Group eBlasts. Click here to learn how to post your events with us
eBlast Tips
Email Marketing Hints & Tips by Constant Contact
Are you planning to do some eBlast advertising with us? We suggest you browse through these helpful tips.

Do your most to make your email campaigns a success.

6 Tips for Better Subject Lines
Elements of Email Design
Get More Clicks With a Good Call-to-Action
Getting Your Emails Opened More Often
Average open, click-through, and bounce rates
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EVENT LISTING Advertising READ THOROUGHLY
Promote your workshops, retreates, teacher training programs and/or vacations with Yoga Directory Canada. Credit packages starting as low as $19.99.

Place your Event Listing ad in one of our 4 sections;
1. Workshops & Events
2. Vacations & Tours Abroad
3. Teacher Trainings
4. Teacher Training Abroad

Each Listing offers you to advertise the following;
• Full color image of your choice
• Title
• Start and End Date
• Schedule Info
• Event Cost
• 5000 word description
• Internal Link to your ydc Studio Listing
• Contact & Event Location Information
• DirectLink to your company website
Learn how to post an event listing, read our Helpful Step-by-Step Instructions

EVENT CREDIT PACKAGES
1 credit $19.99
2 credits $35.98
3 credits $47.97
5 credit $69.95
10 credits $119.90


* Posting an Event Listing takes 1 credit. The more credits you buy the cheaper each credit becomes.
Monthly eNewsletter Dates

All active Event Listings are included in our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure your ad appears in our monthly e-newsletter please make sure your Event Listing(s) are up before the submission deadline dates below.

2012 Delivery Dates 2012 Submission Deadlines
January 4
February 1
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
July 4
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5
December 31
January 28
March 2
March 30
April 27
June 1
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
November 2
November 30
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Advertising Policies

Prices, sizes and ad options are subject to change once listings have expired

Our Payments Options for Banner ads, Marketplace Ads and eBlasts
- Payment must be made prior to sending and/or posting.
- Please order your ads using the cart buttons above.
- We use PayPal to process our transactions they accept (VISA, MasterCard, Discover & American Express).

We can accept payments via Cheque or Money Order, please contact us directly to make arrangements. advertising@yogadirectorycanada.com

Prices and services are subject to change without prior notice. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: There are no refunds, transfers or exchanges of packages for any reason. Please make sure you are 100% sure before you purchase.

Graphic Guidelines
Graphic inserts should be submitted for in either Jpeg, Gif, Animated Gif format. maximum file size 50K. No Adobe Flast files please.

Please process your images with a photo editing program to prepare a web version of your file and crop the images to exact dimensions you are purchasing. If your file size is above the recommended size Yoga Directory Canada will invoice the advertiser for the time to compress and get your approval of the new image. Please note there are slight colour shifts to images as they are rendered through the various browsers & monitors.

Returned cheques/nsf cheques Policy
A charged of $15.00 will apply for cheque payments that are returned as NSF (non-sufficient funds) by their banking institution.

PayPal Cancellations
There are no refunds, transfers or exchanges of packages for any reason. Please make sure you are 100% sure before you purchase.



For all other inquiries and/or questions advertising@yogadirectorycanada.com






Dear Jennifer, Since the inception of your genius idea for a Canadian yoga directory I have been a cheerleader and supporter, and am so proud of how your service and vision has united Canada as a yoga community. Advertising on YCD has been a fantastic outlet for Heaven on Earth Yoga Institute! I am so grateful for all you do for our community. It has been a great joy and privilege to know you and work with you over the years. I wish you and everyone in our community much continued success!
Warm wishes and bright blessings,
Karen Heaven Claffey
Founder-director, Heaven on Earth Yoga Institute.

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