Linda and I are excited to announce two new ideas that we hope will be a help to RS Designs’ readers and visitors.

First, we are pleased to offer two kinds of paid advertising: post sponsorship and page sponsorship. Here is how they will work:

• Post sponsorship – for $10/month, we will add a text line at the bottom of 3 random posts during that month; the text will be in a different color from larger font than the rest of the post and will read, “Sponsored by [title you choose, which will link to the URL of your choice] – [your 50-100 character description]
• Page Sponsorship – for $10/month, we will add a text line at the top of the page of your choice. As with the post sponsorships, the text will be in a different color from larger font than the rest of the text on the page and will read, “Sponsored by [title you choose, which will link to the URL of your choice] – [your 50-100 character description]. In addition to the text link at the top of the page, we will also place your banner (468×60 only) at the bottom of that page.

To become a post or page sponsor, simply contact us and let us know what you would like to sponsor.

Second, recent requests inspired us to create a recurring column that could be used to spotlight client and reader websites and blogs. While we do already have Featured Friday, that column is intended to highlight “websites, tools, and tips related to blogging and blog design.” In the Spotlight will be used specifically for free promotion of our clients and readers.

If you would like us to spotlight your blog or website, simply contact us with your request, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please note that while sites featured in this column do not have to be related to blogging, business, or design, we reserve the right to refuse requests for any reason.