Ads and guest posts
If you are interested in advertising on my website or being a guest blogger, then read this page.
Traffic and Web Statistics
I started my website in 2004.
My Google Page Rank is 5, which is excellent for an individual blogger.
According to Moz:
FrancisTapon.com averages 15,000 unique monthly visitors (see screenshot below).
I have:
- 6,000+ Facebook friends/followers
- 2,300+ Twitter followers
- 3,000+ YouTube subscribers
- 2,100+ Instagram followers
- 4,000+ RSS subscribers
- 5,000+ on my mailing list
The following domains all redirect to FrancisTapon.com:
- Tapon.org
- FTapon.com
- WanderLearn.com
- TheHiddenEurope.com
- HikeYourOwnHike.com
- HomoEnhanced.com
- Africa54.om
- Africa55.com
- TheUnseenAfrica.com
- TheAfricaMovie.com
- TheAfricaFilm.com
Advertising on FrancisTapon.com
There are 6 types of ads. All the links from my ads are no-follow links, per Google's recommendation:
- You write an advertorial for $99. You will get one link, and the article must follow the 10 rules below.
- I write an article that incorporates your link for $199. The subject will be a mutually agreed-upon topic.
- Banner ad for $49 per month. This will appear on every page throughout the site except the Forum.
- Banner ad on the top and bottom of every Forum page for $19 monthly. The Forum gets significant traffic.
- 1,000 banner impressions for $10. This banner can appear anywhere you wish (except the Forum); the Joomla software monitors the number of impressions.
- I review product/service/destination for $99. I will be unbiased and critical.
Advertising on the WanderLearn Show (podcast + YouTube)
If you want me to interview you on the WanderLearn Show, it will cost $299.
Other options include:
- 60-sec ad = $149
- 30-sec ad = $99
- 10-sec ad = $49
These prices are for the WanderLearn podcast or YouTube channel, not both.
If you want to advertise on both, double those prices.
My 10 Writing Rules
By writing a guest post or advertorial, you'll get exposed to thousands of new readers and get a link to your site from a high ranking site (that's valuable)! All you have to do is follow these 10 simple, reasonable rules:
- Minimum Length: 1,000+ words.
- Subjects: Write about Africa or Eastern Europe (e.g., politics, travel, location, culture, etc.), backpacking, traveling, travel tips, or self-help/personal development. Other subjects might work, but check first.
- Must be original: Writing about a well-known subject must be exciting and original. If I don't learn something new, I won't publish it. Don't submit something that has been published elsewhere. Exceptions: photos you want to use in a photo blog or excerpts from a book you've written might work.
- Consider running your idea by me first: If you've already written the original article, send it. But if you haven't written it, tell me what you intend to write in 1-2 sentences. If I dislike the idea, you won't waste your time.
- Photos or videos: Provide at least one relevant photo or video (that doesn't violate anyone's copyright). You can use photos/videos that you have posted elsewhere.
- Byline: Provide a one-sentence byline about yourself, including ONE link to whatever destination you want (e.g., your webpage, Twitter, Facebook).
- Links in the article: All links will be no-follow links. I rarely make exceptions to this rule.
- I may edit it: I hate editing, but I'll let you know if I change anything significantly.
- One-month exclusivity: Do not re-post the article anywhere for one month. Afterward, you may re-post it only on ONE site. When you re-post on your site, you agree to link back to my site by writing somewhere in the article, "This article was originally posted on Francis Tapon's site about Eastern Europe." Please email me if/when you re-post it on your site.
- Publicity: Once the article is published on my site, you agree to tweet about it (if you have a Twitter account) and post it on your Facebook Wall.
If you agree to all this, email me your article or ideas at
This is an advertorial by Michelle H. Thomas
The Ontario Casino scene has attracted thousands of tourists since launching last year. Before then, there were no online casinos in the Province, and gaming lovers had to use foreign casino platforms. However, the government has decided to join the “all money in” bandwagon, licensing Ontario online casinos to operate in the province rather than letting their residents play on platforms they have no control over.
Since its legalization, the online casino gaming industry has snowballed, attracting reputable platforms such as Caesars, BetMGM, and many others. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regulates these casino platforms. The regulation includes issuing operating licenses, setting minimum capital bases to ensure casinos can pay out winnings, security protocol, and other measures to ensure you are protected while having fun. While the launch was exciting, as with everything new, players want to ensure they get the right deal before trying out these Ontario online casinos.
To ease your curiosity, our guest post expert, Michelle H. Thomas, looks at why you should consider using Ontario’s online casino platforms while visiting the province.
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