Advertising
with
VanIsland.life
If your business, service, or event is connected to the island — we invite you to advertise with us!
VanIsland.life is the trusted online hub for both locals and visitors exploring Vancouver Island.
Whether you're a cozy inn, a small shop, an artist, a festival organizer, or an established brand,
your message will reach a community-minded audience that loves all things Vancouver Island.
Support Local. Be Seen. Grow Together.
VanIsland.life is the trusted online hub for both locals and visitors exploring Vancouver Island.
Whether you're a cozy inn, a small shop, an artist, a festival organizer, or an established brand,
your message will reach a community-minded audience that loves all things Vancouver Island.
Support Local. Be Seen. Grow Together.
Advertising Guidelines
Before submitting your ad, please review the following:
You must register and log into your profile.
Use only the approved banner ad formats.
Banners that fail to meet quality guidelines may be rejected.
Let us know if you need a hand with your banner design.
Notes on settlements and finances:
No refunds on digital services, media content, or copyrighted materials.
Invoices for multiple ads within the same tax period will be merged into one.
Top-ups to your account balance may be subject to payment gateway fees.
For help or assistance, contact our admin team.
You must register and log into your profile.
Use only the approved banner ad formats.
Banners that fail to meet quality guidelines may be rejected.
Let us know if you need a hand with your banner design.
Notes on settlements and finances:
No refunds on digital services, media content, or copyrighted materials.
Invoices for multiple ads within the same tax period will be merged into one.
Top-ups to your account balance may be subject to payment gateway fees.
For help or assistance, contact our admin team.
How to Place a Banner Ad
Step 1: Prepare Your Banner
Accepted formats: .webp, .jpg, .png, .gif
Supported dimensions: 300×250 or 728×90
Maximum size: 512 KB
Prepare your destination link
(example: https://vanisland.life/)
Step 2: Upload & Link
Click the “Upload files and images” icon
Choose your prepared banner image
Select the generated code (Ctrl+A)
Click the “Insert link” icon
Paste your destination URL
Step 3: Submit for Moderation
Make sure your code matches the sample
Click “Yes” to submit your ad for review
Check your banner status in Advertising purchase
Accepted formats: .webp, .jpg, .png, .gif
Supported dimensions: 300×250 or 728×90
Maximum size: 512 KB
Prepare your destination link
(example: https://vanisland.life/)
Step 2: Upload & Link
Click the “Upload files and images” icon
Choose your prepared banner image
Select the generated code (Ctrl+A)
Click the “Insert link” icon
Paste your destination URL
Step 3: Submit for Moderation
Make sure your code matches the sample
Click “Yes” to submit your ad for review
Check your banner status in Advertising purchase
Banner Placement Options
300x250 medium rectangle — Full Story Sidebar
Placement: Right-hand sidebar of the article,
next to related content based on category or location.
Availability: Up to 3 banners per article.
Duration & price: 2 weeks / 50$.
To Order: Visit the article where you'd like to appear
and click “Place an Advertisement” on the sidebar.
728x90 leaderboard - Full Story Footer
Placement: Bottom of the article,
displayed with a related post of your choice.
Availability: 2 spots per article.
Duration & price: 2 weeks / 50$.
To Order: Open the article you'd like to be associated with
and click “Place an Advertisement” in the footer section.
728x90 leaderboard — Category Footer
Placement: Bottom of a selected category page.
Availability: 2 spots.
Duration: 1 week.
Price: all news categories — 100$, events & weekly — 150$, guide & trails — 200$.
To Order: Go to your chosen category
and click “Place an Advertisement” in the footer section.
Ready to Grow with Us?
Create a profile to get started. Only logged-in users can add the ads
and place a banner ad in just a few clicks.
Want something custom?
We’re happy to collaborate and tailor a package for your needs.
Please contact us for more info.
Only for individual plans:
300x600 halfpage — Special Plan Full Story Sidebar,
728×180 super leaderboard — Special Plan Footer.
To Order: Email our editorial team for availability and custom placement.