The BuildYourCommunity has been developed and positioned to reach thousands and thousands of consumers and business professionals every day. It is our mission to be the premier shopping guide and information resource for residents of our community and its surrounding areas. We hope to welcome visitors from around the beltway too.
We are available 7 days a week, should you have any problems. We have worked very hard to provide you with a professionally developed, easily navigated and user-friendly site, stocked with lots of useful information. Of course, with anything, we may have missed something. Please be kind enough to let us know.
There are many types of sponsorship opportunities within the Network. But for every advertising dollar we receive we will contribute 10% of your sponsor ad dollars to one of the listed non-profit local organizations of your choice. And as a special thank you for your business, we will allow you to post as many classified ads as you wish and we will give your organization a 12 month coupon to list for free!
To advertise your company here on the BuildYourCommunity, it's as simple as signing up as a new member. Or call our offices at 410-356-7900 and ask to speak with a Sales Associate.
Non-Profit Organizations: FREE Bronze listing!
It's as simple as submitting your storefront, during the payment phase, selecting the option "non-profit", then emailing our administrator to let us know of the credit needed to your account. It's that simple.
Sorted alphabetically the Gold sponsorships will be first in the listings, above all Silver and Bronze ads and will include a border and shaded area to distinguish it from the other ads. There is space for 260 characters in the summary description. In the "full description," (printable) mini web page there is room for an additional 800 characters. The pop-up box is great for additional information such as your business address, phone number and fax number as well as details about your business. 10% of your sponsor money goes toward a non-profit local organization of your choice.
Example:
BuildYourCommunity - Owings Mills, Maryland
Space for 260 characters. This sponsorship is enclosed in a frame and highlighted in yellow to distinguish it from Silver and Bronze sponsorships. It allows you to advertise the details of your company. It will also give you the most visibility because we guarantee it to be listed above all other sponsorships.
Sorted alphabetically and above all the Bronze ads, this sponshorship has a yellow title bar to differentiate it from the bronze ads. There is room for 210 characters in the summary description area. In the "full description," (printable) mini web page there is room for an additional 700 characters. The pop-up box is great for additional information such as your business address, phone number and fax number as well as details about your business. 10% of your sponsor money goes toward a non-profit local organization of your choice.
Example:
BuildYourCommunity
- Owings Mills, Maryland
Place a 210-character description. Also included is a yellow background title bar to set your ad apart from the Bronze listings. Three lines of text will allow for a complete description. All Silvers are guaranteed to list above the bronze listings.
Sorted alphabetically, and below the Silver and Gold sponsorships, the summary description area has enough room for 160 characters. In the "full description," (printable) mini web page there is room for an additional 600 characters. TThe pop-up box is great for additional information such as your business address, phone number and fax number as well as details about your business. 10% of your sponsorship will be contributed to a non-profit local organization of your choice.
Example:
BuildYourCommunity
- Owings Mills, Maryland
Here's where your 160-character description goes. Be specific enough to describe your company with the right info that will get the consumer/biz persons attention.
CLIP & SAVE!
Your coupon will be presented on your mini web page. The coupon will include your company name, address, phone number, email and web address at no additional charge. Initial coupon includes setup and design if needed. There is a $25.00 service fee for changing or modifying your coupon.
The 12 months are FREE when you sign up to become a sponsor of the BuildYourCommunity.
Space for 160 characters are available in the summary description area plus an additional 600 characters in the extended description area.
Individual Listing (non corporate)
The extended display also includes your first name (only), city, state, zip code, phone number (optional) and email address on your own mini web page. If you are an individual your classified ads are free!
Business Listing
The extended display also includes your company name, address, city, state, zip code, phone number, email address and web site URL. Business classified ads are $5 per ad and will remain on the system for 30 days. If you are a current sponsor of the BuildYourCommunity and have a sponsorship listing, all of your classified ads are FREE!
Example: (individual ad)
Sony Playstation in great condition
- Owings Mills, Maryland
Space provided for 160 characters total. Describe your item in
a way that will get your prospects attention.
Sony Playstation in great condition
- Owings Mills, Maryland
Space provided for 160 characters total. If you have a company web site, we will provide a link. If your do not have a web site and would like to speak with us about designing and hosting a site, please contact our offices at 410-356-7900. Make sure to describe your item so that it will grab your prospect's attention.
Placing a banner on the BuildYourCommunity is one of the most effective ways of increasing traffic to your web site and ultimately your business. With the variety of categories we offer on the network, we can almost guarantee you that just the right audience will see your banner. From sport fans to music lovers, and from children to adults, we have the audience you are looking for.
There are two sizes to choose from for your banner ad; either a split (250 x 60 pixels) which can be placed on the top or bottom of the page or the full (468 x 60 pixels) banner which is placed only on the bottom of the page. If the location you desire is available at the time you place your order, we can place your banner in any of our categories. This will ensure that you are reaching your appropriate audience.
Each banner space is rented for a period of three months for the enumerations listed below. Split
banners have a limit size of 5k and exclusive banners must remain at or under 10k. Animations or still
graphics will be accepted. We can even design and create the images for you*. Payment for all advertising is accepted is accepted in check, cashiers check, money order or credit card. (Note that no personal checks are being accepted at this time.) Full banners are placed above split banners. If you are interested in posting a banner at the BuildYourCommunity, you can contact us at 410-356-7900 and ask to speak with one of our sales associates. Click here for pricing information and available banner sizes.
Web Site Development
We have a full team of graphic designers and web programmers who can design a web site specifically for your corporate needs. Prices are individualized, so please contact one of our Sales Associates or call 410-356-7900 to find out how we can get your business on the web. After your new site is developed we will add it to your general listing in our "Marketplace" section of the BuildYourCommunity. Feel free to go to the Marketplace section and search to see which category most closely represents your business. The listing will be linked to your new web site.
* Designing and creating images and animations is a separate service which requires additional fees not included in the rates quoted above.
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BuildYourCommunity
- Owings Mills, Maryland