In our continual effort to keep the gas on here at VideoSift- we'll soon be launching a sponsored post program. We recognize that people really would like to promote their work on VideoSift- and we're providing an avenue for that.
We're making space for one paid video post on the front page which is subject to comments and votes- just like a standard post. The post will be clearly marked as sponsored. We will not censor the comments or votes on these posts. Of course, as this is a type of advertisement, charter members will not see the post on the front page- though they may see it through recent comments links or if the post manages to reach the top 15.
Thanks for your support on this. Lincoln failed 100 times before he found success. Likewise we'll keep mixing up methods to pay the bills until we find the one that ensures our viability. VideoSift is exactly like Abraham Lincoln.
We're making space for one paid video post on the front page which is subject to comments and votes- just like a standard post. The post will be clearly marked as sponsored. We will not censor the comments or votes on these posts. Of course, as this is a type of advertisement, charter members will not see the post on the front page- though they may see it through recent comments links or if the post manages to reach the top 15.
Thanks for your support on this. Lincoln failed 100 times before he found success. Likewise we'll keep mixing up methods to pay the bills until we find the one that ensures our viability. VideoSift is exactly like Abraham Lincoln.
Either way, a *quality idea for sure.
*hug
I recommend you make it an option for charters like the amazon posts.
I dunno. This could be good; this could be bad; this could be nothing. I'm always hoping for the best because I love this place, so don't put me in the anti-change camp. Still, the proof is in the pudding. A limey expression. I miss alien_concept.
Other than that, I think its a great idea and I hope people use it properly to show off some cool videos.
Gotta make it pay somehow...
I look forward to seeing what kind of advertisers we attract with this.
Same here. I'm actually wondering if we'll (and hoping to) see if any actual Sifters would pay to self-link for a day.
@Stingray: As we mention on the submission page, all submissions are subject to review, and anything that is objectionable will not be approved.