Thinking about Text Link Advertising, or even Banner space. Where should I start?

[hotbodybattles]

All very good questions... and these are the types of things I have to think about and then do in order to monetize. I'm very green when it comes to running a site like this.. this is my first attempt so i'm learning the ropes and what to do as I go along.

I figured the first step was to get a functional site together that is fun to be on. I always think it needs work, but i think it's decent at this point.

Now i need to figure out my monetization strategy.

You can vote without registering, yes... i wanted to leave that the way it was, though i was thinking about only allowing 10 votes as a guest, and then issuing a popup that the user must clear to go on... But haven't implemented that code yet.

If you're not registered, you cant A. upload pics of your own to the battles or B. look at the galleries.

I dont email my members enticing them to join sponsors as of yet, as I need to get a good email management tool can manage people who want to opt out of getting advertisement emails. That's on the list.

As of right now.. i'm not selling anything to members when they log in... the only thing they get by logging in is access to the galleries and ability to upload.

That's kind of why i'm turning to you guys (the experts) in an attempt to maybe get some ideas .. and get something real going.. I need help.. and i'm not ashamed to ask for it.