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Advertise on Fox Chain O’Lakes

Put your business in front of thousands of visitors, anglers, and locals across Illinois’ premier inland waterway.

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Why Advertise With Us?

Targeted Local Audience

Reach visitors, anglers, boaters, and families actively planning their Fox Chain experience. Your ads reach people who are ready to spend.

Affordable Monthly Plans

Starting at just $20/month. No annual contracts, no hidden fees. Pause or cancel anytime. Way more affordable than platforms like The Knot or Yelp.

Real-Time Analytics

Track impressions, clicks, and engagement. See exactly how your ad performs with built-in analytics on your business dashboard.

Ad Placement Options

Choose from 10 premium positions across our site. Rotation shares the spot with other advertisers. Exclusive gives you 100% of the impressions.

Placement	Size	Rotation \| Exclusive
Homepage Billboard	970×250	$75/mo \| $200/mo
Homepage Rectangle	300×250	$50/mo \| $125/mo
Directory Half-Page	300×600	$50/mo \| $125/mo
Business In-Content	336×280	$45/mo \| $110/mo
Events Sidebar	300×250	$40/mo \| $100/mo
Category Leaderboard	728×90	$35/mo \| $85/mo
Sponsored Listing	600×400	$30/mo \| $75/mo
Community Leaderboard	728×90	$30/mo \| $75/mo
Footer Leaderboard	728×90	$25/mo \| $60/mo
Mobile Banner	320×50	$20/mo \| $50/mo

All plans are month-to-month with Stripe billing. No annual contracts required.

How It Works

Choose Placement

Pick from 10 ad positions across our site. Select rotation or exclusive visibility.

Upload Your Ad

Submit your banner image, link, and campaign details through our simple form.

We Review & Approve

Our team reviews your ad within 24-48 hours to ensure quality standards.

Go Live

Your ad goes live and you start reaching the Fox Chain audience immediately. Track performance in your dashboard.

See Where Your Ads Appear

Preview every ad placement with our live examples

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Ready to Grow Your Business?

Join local businesses already advertising on Fox Chain O’Lakes. Start with as little as $20/month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What image sizes do I need?

Each placement has a specific size. The most common are: Billboard (970×250), Leaderboard (728×90), Rectangle (300×250), Half-Page (300×600), and Mobile (320×50). Upload your image at the exact pixel dimensions for best results. JPG or PNG format.

What’s the difference between Rotation and Exclusive?

Rotation means your ad shares the placement with other advertisers — each page load randomly selects one ad to display. Exclusive means your ad is the only one shown in that position, guaranteeing 100% of impressions. Exclusive costs more but delivers maximum visibility.

How long does approval take?

We review all submitted ads within 24-48 hours. Once approved, your ad goes live immediately. If there’s an issue, we’ll contact you with feedback.

Can I change my ad after it’s live?

Yes. Contact us to swap your image or update your link at any time. Your placement and billing stay the same.

Do I need a Business Membership?

Yes, advertising is available to Business Members. If you don’t have a membership yet, you can sign up and create your business listing first, then submit your ad.

How is billing handled?

All advertising is billed monthly through Stripe. No annual contracts. You can pause or cancel your ad at any time from your business dashboard.

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