Why Advertise with What's on in Calabar.com

What’s On In Calabar has 1000's of visitors to its website. Every day people are looking for Restaurants, Hotels, Things to do, Pubs, Places to visit, Attractions, Golf Clubs, Events, Festivals, Activities and more, and we offer them all the information they need to help them enjoy their time in Calabar.

The visitors to our website are increasing daily, due to our excellent SEO and constant exposure on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Blogs, re-targeting campaigns local advertising and email campaigns.

You can be sure as a savvy advertiser your ad campaign will be viewed across a broad spectrum of ad mediums.

Our Advertising Platform

Advertising on “What's On In Calabar.com” could not be easier. We have developed an easy to understand self-service booking platform where you can book your ad spot for 1 week or 1 year, giving you the flexibility to change your ad when you want during your advertising period.
Our simple “Ad module” system is easy to book, using our “Click and Pay“ secure system. We offer a full range of ad sizes to fit any advertisement budget.

  • A Big Slider Banner 1360 x 460 pixels

  • A single ad module, size is 364 x 267 pixels

  • Double ad module, size is 756 x 267 pixels

  • Triple ad module, size is 1170 x 300 pixels

  • SkyScraper, going down the page, size is 364 x 564 pixels

We have small 150 x 100 pixels ad spots on the footer sliding banner.
We can also offer bespoke ad sizes to fit your requirements.
All images should be in either of these formats: .jpeg, .png or .gif

For those advertisers, that have an advertising video, then our advertising platform allows the video to be included as well. 3 minutes of video is worth more than 3,000 printed words. More and more savvy advertisers are using video in their advertising mix.

Your advertisement will link direct to your website, or if you do not have a website, we will produce a FREE Sales Page for you as part of your ad cost. The Sales Page will give you the opportunity to offer your product or service to the viewer.

Customer Example

Customer

You will find with over 50 ad spot locations with What’s On in Calabar we offer ad spots to fit all budgets.

  • Rolling Calabar News, delivering the latest news from Calabar and the surrounding area, combined with those advertisers, that want to place their wording with this delivery method. It has a unique feature, when you hover-over the words, it will stop rolling, and will link to your website or sales page.

  • The Big Sliding Banner ad spot, is a very popular ad spot. The banner rotates every 3 seconds and is hyper linked to your website or sales page. The Banner can also display a video, a very popular feature. Video is playing more and more in customer’s decision making.
    The Big Sliding Banner is on every page. You can chose the Home page, Tab page, Map page, or on a specific targeted drop down menu page.

  • The Home Page is the most popular page where advertisers are eager to display their ads. Any advertisers can be displayed on the Home page.

  • Our Targeted Drop Down Menu pages, laser target your advertisement to those, that are looking for a particular item. Restaurants, Hotels, Things to do, Places to visit, Attractions, Golf, Fishing, Activities.
    If we don’t have your sub heading category, we will create one for you and your business.

  • The Thumbnail small slider at the bottom of the page is for those that have small budgets but still want to advertise on “What’s on in Calabar“. These small but powerful ads link to your website or sales page.

  • Calabar Map to add even more value to your ad campaign we have an active “Calabar Map” tab, which hyperlinks to every advertiser. When someone hovers over the map and clicks on an area, it brings up a new page with all advertisers in that area. This is a very unique FREE feature, allowing a visitor to see all that’s going on in their area.

Graphic Design Team

For those advertisers, that do not have graphic design facilities or whose time is short we offer a FULL graphic design team who can design your perfect ad. Whether this is a static ad, or animated GIF ad, our team can design what you want. Any ad we produce, you own full copyright.

If you would like us to design your ad for you, tick the box "Design my ad" on the Contact Us page at the bottom of the website and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

The POWER of Video Ads

The POWER of Video is now being used more and more by the savvy advertisers. 3 minutes of video is worth 3000 words. Video can impact with your viewers in ways words can never do. There is a misconception that video is too costly, nothing could be further from the truth.

The return on investment can be 10-15 times higher with video over written word. We can input your company or promotional video into ANY ad spot or we can produce a high quality fully edited video for you.

With the cost of video production within reach of most advertiser's budget it should be something to consider. With high quality video footage mixed (if possible) with aerial drone video footage, you could leave your competition standing.

If you would like to discuss using video within your ad, please tick the box "I want to discuss Video ads" on the Contact Us page at the bottom of the website and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Special Ad Packages

We offer two popular “Special Ad Packages” offering the advertiser a complete ad package. These cost effective packages puts your advertisement onto the Home Page, Calabar News and Drop Down Menu (see our rates for these two popular packages).

Flexibility of advertising is a must and at What’s on in Calabar we allow you to change your ad at any point with no extra cost.

As a savvy advertiser you will know that continuity of advertising is a must. Running an extended campaign with ability to change ad copy at any time, offers you the ultimate mix.


*The website used in the video is for example only

Ad Spots and Pricing

Here you will find all you need to know about each page ad spot and the pricing, discounts and our special ad packages. It is broken down into the various sections, Calabar News, Home Page, Tab Page, Drop Down Menu Page, Thumbnail slider, and Special ad packages.
They include description, cost and discounts and enables you to book online through the secure PayPal or Bank transfer. Cash payments can be made only direct with the General Manager as displayed on the website.
Your account manager will be working with you closely on the whole order and booking process to ensure you get the best from What’s on in Calabar.com

Calabar News
Advertising Rolling News

This low cost advertising is on EVERY page and runs with the latest news in Calabar. When you hover over your 75 Character ad it will pause and will click through to your website or FREE sales page. Advertising on this spot is for a 1 month duration once the ad is live.

Calabar News

  • Includes 75 character word description

  • Displayed on every page

  • 1 FREE Sales web page

  • FREE change of wording or links at anytime

 

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Calabar News $ 30 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on the Calabar News 5% discount $ 86 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Calabar News 12% discount $ 158 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Calabar News 25% discount $ 270- BOOK NOW

Home Page Advertising
The Home page is our main landing page and carries a full range of all Ad Spots: Rolling News, Sliding Banners, Video ads. This page is always in big demand and has a 100% click through rate.

Big Sliding Banner
This BIG sliding banner is above the fold and is a powerful advertising spot. The slider moves every 3 seconds.
When you click on the banner it will hyperlink to your website or FREE sales page. This high visibility sliding banner is very powerful and can be a video or picture

Big Sliding Banner

  • Large ad spot 1360 x 460 pixels
  • Slider can be a picture or video
  • 1 Slider hyper linked to your website or FREE sales page
  • Home Page Placement
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Home page $151  - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on the Home page 10% discount $408 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Home page 15% discount $771 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Home page 30% discount $1,270 - BOOK NOW

The Single Box Ad is perfect for the regular advertiser. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture with overlay of words OR display video of your choice which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Single Ad Box

  • Single ad spot 364 x 267 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 30 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Home Page
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Home page CAD$61 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on the Home Page 5% discount $174 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Home page 12% discount $322 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Home page 25% discount $548 - BOOK NOW

Double Box Ad
The Double Box Ad is excellent value. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a static ad with over lay of words OR display video of your choice which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Double Box Ad

  • Double ad spot 756 x 267 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 60 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Home Page
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Home page $110 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months the Home page 5% discount $314 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Home page 12% discount $581 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Home Page 25% discount $991 - BOOK NOW

Triple Box Ad
The Triple Box Ad really does stand out. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture ad with overlay of words OR display video of your choice which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Triple Box Ad

  • Large ad spot 1170 x 300 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 90 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Home Page
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Home page $139 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on the Home Page 5% discount $395 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Home page 12% discount $733 BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Home page 25% discount $1,249 - BOOK NOW

Sky Scraper ad
The Sky Scraper ad brings out a difference. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture ad with over lay of words OR display video of your choice, which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Sky Scraper ad

  • Large ad spot 364 x 564 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 30 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Home Page
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Home page $110 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months the Home page 5% discount $314 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on the Home page 12% discount $581 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on the Home Page 25% discount $991 - BOOK NOW

Tab Page Advertising

The Tab Page Advertising allows you to place your ad on any of these Tabs. Activities, Family Activities, Eat & Drink, Attractions & Places to Visit, Places to Stay, Shopping, Beauty, Hair & Health, Map of Calabar.

When someone is looking for something particular, they will click on an appropriate Tab, what makes this unique is there is only the 4 Ad spots on each Tab, Calabar News, BIG Sliding Banner and Weekly Special Feature and Thumbnail Sliding Banner. Advertising on any of the Tabs puts you in a commanding advertising position. Advertising rates on Tab advertising is cost effective.

Big Sliding Banner

This BIG Sliding Banner is a powerful advertising spot. The slider moves every 3 seconds, when you hover over it, it will hyperlink to your website or FREE sales page. When you insert a video this overrides the 3 sec slider and plays the video to the end.

BIG Sliding Banner

  • Large ad spot 1360 x 460 pixels
  • Slider can be a picture or video
  • 1 Slider hyper linked to your website or FREE sales page
  • Choose from 9 Tabs
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on the Tab page $101- BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any Tab page 5% discount $289 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any Tab page 12% discount $535 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any Tab page 25% discount $912 - BOOK NOW

Drop Down menus Advertising

The Drop Down menus have many categories, each one covers a range of businesses and service. If there is not a category for your business, we will create one for you. When someone is looking, then these are the pages where they will head to. You have a range of ad spots to choose from and this is laser targeted advertising.

Drop Down menus Advertising

Big Sliding Banner
This BIG Sliding Banner is above the fold and is a powerful advertising spot. The slider moves every 3 seconds, when you click on the ad it will hyper link to your website or FREE sales page. This high visibility sliding banner is very powerful and can be a video rather than a picture.

BIG Sliding Banner

  • Large ad spot 1360 x 460 pixels
  • Slider can be a picture or video
  • 1 Slider hyper linked
  • Any drop down menu of your choice
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on any drop down menu $101 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 5% discount $289 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 12% discount $535 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 25% discount $912 - BOOK NOW

The Single Box Ad is perfect for the regular advertiser. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture with over lay of words OR display video of your choice which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Single Box Ad

  • Single ad spot 364 x 267 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 30 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Any drop down menu of your choice
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on any 1 drop down menu of your choice $61 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 5% discount $174 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 12% discount $322 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any 1 drop down menu of your choice 25% discount $548 - BOOK NOW

Double Box Ad
The Double Box Ad is excellent value. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a static ad with over lay of words OR display video of your choice which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Double Box Ad

  • Double ad spot 756 x 267 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 60 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Any 1 drop down menu of your choice
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on any drop down menu of your choice $110 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 5% discount $314 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 12% discount $581 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 25% discount $991 - BOOK NOW

Triple Box Ad
The Triple Box Ad really does stand out. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture ad with overlay of words OR display video of your choice, which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Triple Box Ad

  • Large ad spot 1170 x 300 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 90 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Any 1 drop down menu of your choice
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on any drop down menu of your choice $139 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 5% discmount $365 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 12% discount $733 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 25% discount $1,249 - BOOK NOW

Sky Scraper ad
The Sky Scraper ad brings out a difference. It offers an array of ad features to compliment your business or service. This can be a picture ad with over lay of words OR display video of your choice, which is very powerful. When using video this can expand to full screen.

Sky Scraper ad

  • Large ad spot 364 x 564 pixels
  • Your ad can be a Video or Picture
  • 30 word overlay
  • Hyper linked to your website or FREE Sales page
  • Any 1 drop down menu of your choice
  • PLUS FREE entry on a Tab page of your choice
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture or video and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month on any drop down menu of your choice $110 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 5% discount $314 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 12% discount $581 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on any drop down menu of your choice 25% discount $991 - BOOK NOW


This Small Sliding Banner is at the bottom of ALL pages. These small pictures will hyperlink to your website or FREE sales page, they rotate every few seconds. Always a popular cost effective advertising spot.

Thumbnail Sliding Banner Ad

  • Small ad spot 150 x 100 pixels
  • Slider is a picture
  • 15 character wording overlay
  • 1 FREE Sales web page
  • FREE change of wording, ad picture and links at anytime

Discount Packages

  • 1 Month all page $37 - BOOK NOW
  • 3 Months on all pages 5% discount $107 - BOOK NOW
  • 6 Months on all pages 12% discount $198 - BOOK NOW
  • 12 Months on all pages 25% discount $337 - BOOK NOW


We offer two very popular “Special Ad Packages” offering the advertiser a complete ad package. This is for advertisers that want to have total exposure.

These cost effective ad packages can put your advertisement onto the Homepage, Calabar News, Drop Down Menu, Thumbnail Sliding Banner and our Facebook and Twitter.

This offers you MASSIVE coverage and is very cost effective.

Special Ad Package 1

For 1 Month you will have ads running on:

  • Home Page BIG Sliding Banner picture or video
  • 2 Sliding Banners for a picture or video
  • 75 Characters on the Rolling News, hyper linked to your website of FREE sales page
  • Double Ad Spot 756 x 267 pixels picture or video ad on any Drop Down menu of your choice
  • 1 Ad spot on the Thumbnail sliding banner featured on every page
  • Entry onto our Facebook and Twitter

Normal Price 554

Special Ad Package 1 Price $268 - BOOK NOW

Special Ad Package 2

For 1 Month you will have ads running on:

  • Home Page Double 756 x 267 pixels Ad spot with a picture or video
  • 75 Characters on the Rolling News hyper linked to your website or FREE sales page
  • Single ad spot 364 x 267 pixels picture or video ad on any Drop Down menu of your choice
  • 1 Ad spot on the Thumbnail sliding banner featured on every page
  • Entry onto our Facebook and Twitter

Normal Price 297

Special Ad Package 2 Price $181  - BOOK NOW

As you can see we have a range of ad spots to fit all advertising budgets and many sizes of ad spots.

If you have any questions on any of our ad spots, costs, placements or explanations needed, please speak to your Executive Sales Manager, who is working with you or you can email us on sales@whatsonincalabar.com or through the Contact Us page.

Our goal is simple, we aim to get your business in front of as many people as possible and work around your budget
to get the very best from “What’s On in Calabar.com”

We look forward to working with you