Well since my attempt at using google ads failed miserably (they revoked my account after I had $150 credit citing 'improper click detection' and refused to explain any further) I have decided to accept ads on the site directly. If you are interested, you can read more on the ad page.

Its hard to set rates, I don't want to rip people off, nor do I want be ripped off so I've based everything around an average CPM of $11. After a lot of searching I have found higher rates, but mainly at large newspapers, and lower rates mainly at non specific link based sites. If you know of any average CPM data that is current I would love to see a link.

While I'm getting started, and to try and help out other community sites I am happy to provide links to non profit community based sites for free as long as there is some vague relevance to The ZBuffers audience.

I also decided to help out the Indie game developers. For the price of one of your games you can get in the 6 way rotation on any of the ads.