I hope this topic is okay... Rick I hope this is not off topic or inappropriate. I figure I am among webmasters and friends here.
I have been running my sites for years now and for the most part I have always considered them to be a hobby. Obviously there are expenses that come from running web sites and most sites run advertising or have sponsors. I have been fortunate to have had a supporter that has paid me well. I also run Google Adsense which brings in more than enough to cover my expenses.
I am not stupid. I realize that if you can make money while hobbying then all the better. Now I have requests for advertising. I have no idea how to rank my site and its value to advertisers and sponsors to know what I can, or should charge or what is appropriate.
Is there anywhere to go to help me with this and educate myself? Does anyone have advice? I run OpenX software and currently I charge a small flat fee to run ads for a given period of time.
