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 What is the purpose of this site?
What is a "block" of pixels?
What are Prime Pixels? 
How did you come up with the idea?
How long will my ad/image be online?
Why is it called The 1 Million Dollar Billboard?
How many different "types" of Pixels do you sell?
How much does it cost to buy a block of pixels?
Why is there a grey border around the images?
What are the minimum or maximum amount of pixels allowed?
Can I change my image in the future?
Can I use banners or animated images?
If I buy more than 1 block of pixels, how big can my image be?
How big is this Internet Billboard going to get?
What do I need to know before I purchase pixels?
I've paid but I still need to send my image to you, what do I do?
Do I have to use square or rectangular shapes to display my ad?
What is the Case Study Section all about?
Can I help promote my link on this site?
Where is my image and link going to be located on this site?
How do I purchase my 10 year pixel space?
I've purchased pixels, but still need to send my image, where do I go?
 What is the purpose of this site?
The purpose of this website is to provide 10 years of advertising for a "one time only"
price, and for as low as just $150.00 (USD). This is done by selling ad space by the pixel
(or in this case "blocks of pixels") and utilizing the internet's newest
marketing tool, an online billboard. That has enabled us to create an advertising environment
which allows the small player to sit right up next to the "BIG" boys and compete against
each other, on a level playing field.
Billboards are one of the internet's most innovative and cost effective long-term marketing
tools, and they are revolutionizing the way companies promote their sites. Where else can you
advertise online for as low as 150.00 (USD) and for up to 10*
years of advertising. Don't miss out, make sure you're a part of it.
To find out more go to the About This Site page.
*The site will expire on January 1st, 2016. That means that this
site will be online for 10 YEARS as of the starting date of January 1st 2006!
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What is a "block" of pixels?
If you look at the
Billboard you'll see that it is made up of
a whole lot of
squares that are light grey in color. A "block" of pixels is just one of those squares. Each
"block" measures 20 pixels wide, by 20 pixels high (not including the border surrounding each
"block").
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What are Prime Pixels?
Prime Pixels are such an important part of this site that it has it's own set of
rules and guidelines. For that reason we have created a separate page for it that includes it's
own Frequently Asked Questions.
Go here for all you need to know about
Prime Pixels.
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How did you come up with the idea?
Unfortunately I didn't come up with this idea, (that was tough to say) someone else did.
And to tell you the truth I wish I had because it's a brilliant concept.
The idea of selling space by the pixels was the brainstorm of a 21 year old university student
who lives in Wiltshire, England. He was looking for an idea to help pay his way through
university and came up with an innovative idea. Although he does not promote his site as an
online billboard that is exactly what I thought it looked like. So I changed things a bit,
added some great new ideas, and as a result created this website.
Internet World Stats, (located at
www.internetworldstats.com),
has statistics on it's website (updated on November 9th, 2005) that show there are 964,289,701
internet users in the world today. That's almost 1 BILLION people, and all of them using the
internet. Billboard advertising is the best way to diversify advertising and incorporate
it all onto one page. Think of it as a sort of a "directory".
However, because the student from England had such a brilliant idea, I encourage you to support
him as well, and you can do that by going to his website. It's called The Million Dollar
Homepage and it's located
here!!
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How long will my ad/image be online?
I want to do this for a living so I intend to keep this site up and running for a very
long time. Therefore all the ads/images on this website will all expire on January 1st,
2016. That means that this site will be online for 10 YEARS as of the starting date of
January 1st 2006!
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Why is it called The 1 Million Dollar Billboard?
The original concept of the site was to provide a billboard and to sell 1 million pixels, at 1
dollar a pixel. That adds up to 1 million dollars, and that's where the original name of the
site comes from. However since then, it's been decided that this site is just going to grow
and grow and grow
and grow infinitely.
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How many different "types" of Pixels do you sell?
There are 2 different types of pixels sold on this website and they are:
• Regular Pixels
• Prime Pixels
• There is only ONE Showcase available
for each new section of the Billboard.
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How much does it cost to buy a block of pixels?
There are 2 choices of Pixels
available for purchase, and only 1 Prime Pixel Showcase:
Choice # 1 - Regular Pixels
• 1 Regular block of pixels (see illustration 1 below) measuring 20 pixels wide, by 20
pixels high, is just $150.00 (USD) for 10 years. These pixels make up the majority of the
Billboard and may not occupy any other pixels spaces as outlined below. (Keep reading)
Illustration - 1
Choice # 2 - Prime Pixels
• 1 block of Prime Pixels (see illustration 2 below) measures 42 pixels wide, by 20 pixels
high, and is just $400.00 (USD) for 10 years. Prime Pixels are black in color, numbered,
and are surrounded by a light green border (which is NOT part of it's measurements). They are
positioned in a unique "X" configuration on the Billboard to stand out!
Illustration - 2
To find out all about Prime Pixels go here!
Prime Pixel
Showcase - (Only 1 available per section)
• The cost to occupy the Prime Pixel Showcase (see illustration 4 below) is $7500.00
(USD) for 10 years. This is priced below what it would cost to occupy an equal
amount of pixels anywhere else on the Billboard. We are doing this to secure a long-term tenant
for this spot as soon as possible.
Your image can be an incredible 195 pixels in width,
by 126 pixels in height, and will be located right in the center of the Billboard. There will
only be one Prime Pixel Showcase available on this section of the Billboard.
Illustration - 4
(The Prime Pixel Showcase)
To purchase your pixel space
click here.
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Why is there a grey border around the images?
The grey border that surrounds each image (by the way it's 2 pixels wide) is really designed
to keep all the images separated, and to make for easier mouse clicking.
But there's another benefit too. If you purchase more than one block of pixels and then
place them side by side, your image will gain an extra 2 pixels for each additional block
you buy. That's because your image gets to cover up most of those grey borders.
If you'd like to know more this click here.
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What are the minimum or maximum amount of pixels allowed?
The maximum amount of blocks that you can purchase is completely up to you. Buying as many
"blocks" of pixels as you want allows you to either group them together to accommodate a
larger image or to place multiple "blocks" in random positions around the Billboard.
The minimum amount of pixels that you may purchase is one single "block" measuring 20 pixels
wide, by 20 pixels high.
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Can I change my image in the future?
No you may not. Once your image is posted it is not allowed to be changed.
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Can I use banners or animated images?
No. Banners and animated images are not permitted on this site.
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If I buy more than 1 block of pixels, how big should my image be?
Because of the 2 pixel border between each block of pixels, your image size increases by that
amount as well, but only when you place the blocks side by side, on top of each other, or
a combination of both.
If you plan on buying 2 or more blocks of pixels and then placing them side by side on the
Billboard then our Block Sizing Page can help you to determine the appropriate size of your
image.
Go to the Block Sizes Page for assistance
in determining the appropriate size of your image.
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How big is this Internet Billboard going to get?
There is no limit to the size of the Billboard (which makes up the homepage). It will
just continue to grow along with the demand! The Billboard that you can see now on the homepage
may just be one "section" of an ever BIGGER Billboard, if all goes well.
One of the goals is to create the internet's
BIGGEST Billboard ever, and to keep it that way. Something that will sort of "awe" people
when they see it, and draw them back to the site. I want to make it the talk of the net
for many, many, years to come. Don't miss out, make sure that you're a part of it.
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What do I need to know before I purchase pixels?
• First you're going to need to know what "type" of pixels you'd like to purchase.
You have 2 choices when it comes to Pixels. They are, Regular Pixels and Prime Pixels.
For more information on the 2 different types of pixels
go here!
Prime Pixels are an innovative and new approach to marketing that have been developed
especially for this site.
• Secondly, you're going to need to know how many "blocks" of pixels you'll want your
image to occupy, and that decision depends on how much you want to invest (they kinda go hand
in hand). If you purchase more than 1 "block" of Regular Pixels and place them side by side,
on top of each other, or a combination of both, then you'll want to visit our helpful Block
Sizing page. It'll help you get more pixels for
your money and it's located here.
For more information about
Prime Pixels go here!
• And the final decision you'll have to make is what shape you'll want the image to be on
the Billboard. If you buy more than one "block" of pixels then you have an opportunity to get
creative. The topic of creativity is discussed in the very next
question.
If you'd like to see some ideas on how to be creative with your pixels then
click here!
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I've paid but I still need to send my image to you, what do I do?
If you've already paid for pixels, but haven't yet sent us your image or link, you can do that
by going here.
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Do I have to use square or rectangular shapes to display my ad?
The answer is a definite no! And that's good news because
it allows you to get creative and creativity may be the key to attracting more visitors to your
website. Since your image does NOT have to be either square or rectangular in shape, try to be
creative and design something that stands out. Good luck!
Go here to see some examples of
the different shapes that are possible.
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What is the Case Study Section all about?
This site is going to be featuring some of it's advertisers including their stories or the
success they've experienced, in a section we've named Case Studies.
So if you believe that you have something positive to share with our visitors, as a result of
being on our site, then we want to hear from you. Write us an email and tell us about it.
Click here to send us your story!
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Can I help promote my ad on this site?
Yes you can, and you should, by using email. Once your image is published on the Billboard
send out a mass email to your friends and clients and include a direct link to this website.
Let them know that you have decided to participate
in an exciting and new internet venture whose goal it is to become the internet's BIGGEST
Billboard. The aim is to stir up their curiosity enough to have them pay a visit to the site.
In doing so, it is very possible that their word of mouth will help to spread news of the site
to their friends and associates, much quicker.
We want to promote the use of this strategy to each new advertiser, whether they sign
up today, or years from now. This way the potential for growth continues, even long after
you've conducted your own mass email.
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Where is my image and link going to be located on this site?
You tell us. After you've made your purchase you'll be given the opportunity to let us know
how many squares down, and how many squares across it is that you'd like to see your image
placed. We can't guarantee an exact placing every time (due to the first come first served rule).
But it'll be pretty close.
If you're purchasing Prime Pixels then it's as easy as letting us know which number you'd
like you're image to occupy.
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How do I purchase my 10 year pixel space?
You go the Pixel Purchase page located here
where you can use either PayPal or a credit card for the transfer of funds. All prices are in
US Dollars. For a current list of all prices go here!
After you have purchased your pixels you will
be redirected to a page so you can e-mail this site. At that time you should know, and have
the following prepared, to include in the email:
• You must COPY and PASTE the verification email that you received and which contains all of
the information concerning your purchase. This information is required to verify against our
records that you have made your purchase and that your funds have been received. If you do not
include this information it will delay the publishing of your image.
• Attach your image. Only GIF or JPEG formats are accepted. Your image must not exceed the amount of pixels you purchased.
• Provide the TITLE/ALT text you want displayed on mouseovers. A maximum of 60 characters
is permitted.
• Provide the website address for which you would like your image to lead to.
The address MUST begin with http://
• Tell us where you want your image located on the Billboard. For example: If you've
purchased our Regular Pixels you might say you want your image located 100 blocks
down, by 200 blocks across. But if you've purchased Prime Pixels you'll need to indicate the
number of the location, such as #47. The positions of pixels cannot be changed later.
Go here for more information on their positions.
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I've purchased pixels, but still need to send my image, where do I go?
If you've already purchased pixels, but have not yet sent your image to us then
go here!
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