Minnesota-Scores.net relies on a combination direct user support and banner advertising (which we try to keep to a reasonable level) to pay the bills and support the work going on here. Your support can go directly to specific pages of content. It is our way to both recognize you for your support and also allow businesses to receive something in return for support they provide to the site instead of taking straight donations from people.

How to sponsor a page

In order to sponsor a page, you need to:

1. Have a Minnesota-Scores membership account.

2. Go to the page you wish to sponsor and click on the "sponsor" link in the green colored box. For multiple sponsorships, see below.

3. We will walk you through how to setup your message and make a payment.

4. Pending our approval of your message (usually within 24 hours), your sponsorship will then appear on the site.

The Minnesota-Scores sponsorship system

1. recognizes in a fun and interesting way those who have generously contributed to the site,

2. encourages people to contribute to the production of this site, and

3. allows advertising on the site in an effective way that does not infuriate our users (i.e pop-up or pop-under advertisements).

Common Questions

What pages can I sponsor?

Individual Team pages. Other pages may be available in the future, check back for availability. For advertising across every page of Minnesota-Scores.net, contact our sales department lead Blaine Joerger at bjoerger@minnesota-scores.net.

Can we put anything into an entry?

Yes and no. Entries don't have to point to another website. They could just be a fan sponsoring their favorite team or school, or the entries can point to any (non-porn, non-offensive) website within our guidelines. You can also put any type of message that fits our guidelines. All entries will be screened before appearing on the site and we reserve the right to reject any entry for any reason. We will, of course, refund your money if an appropriate entry can't be found.

Why don't my entries appear immediately?

As a matter of policy, I approve all entries before they appear on the site. This is true of new entries or entries that you have edited. I try to do this as often as possible, so there will be little lag between your creation of an entry and its appearance on the site. But on occasion I may be away from my computer for a few days, so it could take some time before your sponsorship appears on the site. To account for this the sponsorship's expiration date for new sponsorships is extended for an extra seven days in all cases.

How much does it cost?

The price is a flat $10 per team for one calendar year.

Can I advertise a website or product this way?

Yes, you may, but the guidelines apply.

Can I have this page every year?

Yes, you will be given the option to renew a page before anyone else gets a shot. However, it is possible that a page's cost could change in the future. Server expenses go up as the site becomes more popular.

Are you getting rich off this?

Hardly. The site has been around in some form since 2004. Up until 2007-08, I was doing everything completely for free with no income. This is a secondary job/hobby for me, so it does depend on your help in order to make sure I can commit the time/resources to continue doing it. The main thing is, I want to keep doing it and think it serves a need in the State, so every little bit helps!

Why do some of the pages have no sponsorship info listed on them? (No sponsorship is shown, but I can't sign up for them.)

These pages have been chosen by someone, but we have not yet approved their entry. This will usually take one or two days at the most.

A question not answered here or unclear? Please e-mail any questions or comments you might have.