Frontpage Bids Blog

FrontPageBids.com Officially Launched Invite Only Beta

January 11, 2008 – 10:41 pm
We are excited to announce the release of FrontPageBids.com to private invite holders. There is already an advertising bid for $150! We are offering 50 more invites through this blog post. If you are interested, simply leave a comment and we will send you an invite code.

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Update on the Launch of FrontPageBids.com

January 7, 2008 – 1:53 pm
We are nearing launch of the private release. As we came closer to our previous launch date, we realized that there were a few key elements missing that would provide great value to our users. We are now finished with the core features; now we are in testing mode. If you have already signed up for a private beta invitation, you will be receiving further instructions shortly.

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Private Beta Launching Soon!

December 19, 2007 – 12:57 pm
After meeting with the development team last night, I believe we are just a few more days away from launch. More good news... We may be able to open additional private beta slots. If you have not already, apply at www.frontpagebids.com.

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The Power of the Digg Effect

December 17, 2007 – 10:11 pm
Everyone talks about how the Digg Effect brings servers to their knees and causes accounts to be disabled. Let's take a journey around the web and see what this "Digg Effect" is all about. Following are accounts from web site owners about their experiences with the Digg Effect.

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The Digg Shout Mafia

December 14, 2007 – 10:36 am
There have been many who have condemned Digg's shout mechanism as a spam tool; however, I have found a way to live with this previous annoyance without offending my friends.

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Free WordPress Hosting for all FrontPageBids.com Members

December 12, 2007 – 1:20 pm
One complaint we consistently encounter is that the "Digg Effect" destroys servers, resulting in reduced value to the advertiser as that website hits the front page. Fortunately, we understand how to build servers that can easily withstand the "Digg Effect". So we have decided to offer free hosting to bloggers that use the WordPress platform and are free members of FrontPageBids.com.

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Why Advertise on a Site That is Experiencing the Digg Effect?

December 10, 2007 – 12:24 pm
We know that websites like Digg.com are making significant amounts of money through selling advertisements on their site, but what about those websites that appear on Digg.com's front page? Here I will explore the pros and cons of having your advertisement appear on a website that is in the process of experiencing the Digg Effect.

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The Value of Social Media Traffic

December 9, 2007 – 11:20 am
Specifically I am talking about the burst of traffic when your website gets to the front page of Digg, Reddit or Slashdot. Initially you receive a powerful burst of traffic, which in some cases brings your server to its knees, followed by residual traffic lasting for a few days. Some have said this type of traffic really has no value, while others have built great arguments why social media traffic is worthwhile. Following are some suggestions to take advantage of social media traffic.

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FrontPageBids.com Helps Monetize Digg and Reddit Traffic

December 7, 2007 – 4:42 am
FrontPageBids.com is launching a limited, invitation only, private beta today at PubCon 2007. This service allows website owners who create popular content, a new method to monetize those quick bursts of traffic. Advertisers get an opportunity to gain a large amount of impressions within a short period of time.

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