Progress Report: The First Step To Fund Raising
You may have noticed a slight change to the Losing Georgia website. Today the Project is stepping ahead to make attempts to fund itself through advertisements using Google AdSense. Whatever amount of money that is generated by the ads will help pay for server fees and upkeep. I personally did not want ads on this website, but the only way to keep the Project alive is through funds. Depending on your browser configuration you may not see the ads at all.
The reason I chose to use Google AdSense was its simple textual ads that won't deter away from the content and the ability to integrate Google Search. Now you can search the whole Losing Georgia site unlike before. The reason being is that I custom coded a lot of pages to avoid problems with WordPress. And yes I do use a number of Google Products on this website, but I am no way affiliated with Google, Inc nor have I ever been employed with them.
Many residents have e-mailed me on the great work I have done on the website, educating the public on newsworthy stories that don't make it to the papers or on local government websites. What became telling a story through photographs over a year ago has turned into a resource for everyone. I am fully dedicated to continuing this project on the sole basis that the information provided is useful, open to the public without restraints, and helps create awareness in the community.
I will not pocket any money from the ads or from any other source of fund raising with the exception to artwork. Being that I am an artist, not only am I selling my creative skill but my name as well. Sales from artwork that are affiliated with Losing Georgia will be split 50/50. It takes money to make money and trust me I've spent my share.
A support page is in the works that will explain the financial situation, different ways to contribute and where all the money will go. If the Losing Georgia Project has helped you out in any way, please make a donation, big or small, by clicking the donation button at the top right corner. If you are interested in advertising on Losing Georgia, please click the "Advertise on this site" link at the top advertisement.
Thank you,
Andrew A. Powell
