...and then the world went bust
OK, let's be candid. Forclosures all over, job losses thousands at a time, the banks have been nationalized,
even the big boys have fallen ~ right on top of the rest of us. Those are just a few of the things we know.
So, now what?
There are no clear answers, yet. But I think we all know business as usual isn't really an option right
now. Currently, the Rose Bridge offers the most reasonably priced & flexible membership plans of sites offering similar services.
But what happens when our definition of "reasonable" changes?
Toward that end, I'm making some changes to the structure of the Rose Bridge, mindful to keep objective the same ~ to aid the
growth & good success of our merchants, to seek out resources and negotiate discounts for members wherever possible.
The current 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Page format has given way to a more equitable Premium & Standard format & memberships will be paid
monthly. Since the memberships are less print ads top at the 1/3 page size, with larger ads being offered as "Bonus Ad
Opportunities". Here is the new overview:
Premium Membership ~ $60. per month
Print Ads ~ Your boutique in 1/3 page print advertisements.
Bonus Ad Opportunity ~ Your boutique included in 1/2 & Full page ads as available for a nominal fee based on ad cost. Optional.
Showcase Images ~ Your merchandise showcased randomly on appropriate category pages throughout the site.
Featured Items ~ Each category page will have two merchandise images from select boutiques weekly. One "Featured Item"
and "Sale Item" or "Value Priced Item". Tip: Merchants should submit their sale item(s) as they may be missed otherwise.
"A Bit About..." Page ~ Member profiles on the Rose Bridge. A few lines about you &/or your business plus an image of your
choice. Optional; Member submitted.
the Rose Bridge Shoppers' Newsletter ~ Includes your sales & other items of interest.
Contest participation
Specials & Announcements Page ~ Sales, special events, introduce new merchandise, etc.
"Get the Look" ~ First row of product links on the
"Get the Look" Page. These are items you offer that can be used
to re~create the featured vignette. Merchants may also submit their own vignette pictures to use for "the Look".
"Merchant of the Month" ~ Your chance to shine ~ and to market yourself! The image(s) of your choice, & a short bio
about yourself ~ things like your goals, your inspiration, how you got started, offer advice. Whatever you feel is the best use
of this spotlight. Submit the information & image(s) you'd like used, and we'll handle the rest. You may also submit the
information in your own creative voice & style if you prefer.
"Merchant of the Month" Link ~ the Merchant of the Month will receive a text link on the Rose Bridge Blog.
the Rose Bridge Blog ~ Blog~to~Blog link; contribute to the blog (cut & paste snippets from your blog, images, tips...
whatever you like!
Rose Bridge Boutique Business Cards ~ Designer quality graphics made exclusively for the Rose Bridge Boutiques!
Customized with your boutique & contact information. Optional; eMail me for details.
All members will receive a tear sheet of current ad(s)
30~day notice required for membership cancellation
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$60.00/First
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$150./3 mos.
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Standard Membership ~ $35. per month
Directory Listing ~ 1 item image + your website link.
Contest Participation
Specials & Announcements Page ~ Sales, special events, introduce new merchandise, etc.
Cross Site Links ~ Provide us with your eBay, Etsy, or other site links, and we'll add them to the Bridge.
Blog Link ~ A link to your blog. Make a contribution to the blog, and receive a link to your website.
Bonus Ad Opportunity ~ Your boutique included in 1/2 & Full page ads as available for a nominal fee based on ad cost.
Standard Members will be offered remaining Bonus Ad space after Premium Members slots have been filled.
Multiple Sites? ~ List your second Standard Membership site for $20.00 per month. Upgrade to Premium, and pay the Standard
Membership fee your first month.
"Honourable Mention" ~ Your 468 x60 banner & a line of text along the bottom of the "Merchant of the Month" page.
"Get the Look" ~ One second~row product image link one the
"Get the Look" Page.
the Rose Bridge Blog Contributors ~ This option is for members without their own blog. You may contribute to the Rose
Bridge blog for a by~line & link to your boutique. Sample By~line:
"A Day at the Flea Market"
By Daisy Moses
www. theCottageStore. com
Rose Bridge Boutique Business Cards ~ Designer quality graphics made exclusively for the Rose Bridge Boutiques!
Customized with your boutique & contact information. Optional; eMail me for details.
All members will receive a tear sheet of current ad(s)
30~day notice required for membership cancellation
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$35.00 ~ First
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$75./3 mos.
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General Advertising Oportunities ~
468x 60 Top Banner ~
$25.00 per week/non~members; $17 per wk./Standard Members only
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$17./Members
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$25./non~mem.
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468x 60 Bottom Banner ~
$20.00 per week/non~members; $15 per wk./Standard Members only
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$15./Members
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$20./non~mem.
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Sidebar Buttons (160 x260) ~
Your button on the Rose Bridge Blog $25. per wk./ non~member; $17. per wk./ Member
Sidebar Buttons (160 x130) ~
Your button on the Rose Bridge Blog $20. per wk./ non~member; $15. per wk./ Member
Please, be aware: Advertisers should be family~friendly; sites will be reviewed before posting.
the Rose Bridge reserves the right to refuse ad space.
Mission Statement
Our Mission Statemnet is to pursue growth; search out resources for our members; bring together fine quality & unique shoppes
from both sides of "the Pond"; give visitors a unique shopping source they'll enjoy visiting & find truly interesting.
With so many merchants shipping internationally, to advertise similarly is surely the next natural step. If your site is not yet
shipping abroad, here is a perfect opportunity to test the waters without breaking the bank. How much of your inventory, and to
which countries you ship is soley up to the merchant.
The Rose Bridge will advertise in print & online across the US, England, Canada, & Australia. Ad sizes will range
from 1/4 to full page. Our goal is to be present in publications like Romantic Homes & Old House Interiors in the US,
English Homes, and Homes & Antiques in the UK, & Canada's House & Home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
"Be bold enough to follow your heart" ~ Joyce Meyer
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