Easy  F.A.Q.  and  Instructions   Return to Map

Welcome to Polymer Valley: The First Official Web-State of the Internet !

Did you know Polymer Valley is the largest new-location brand in America ?
We are THE authentic land-based counterpart to the Web necessary to
create a super-interactive, live-market CAPITAL CENTER of the Internet.

The success of our Official "Green Rush" Million Pixel Map will never be repeated.

Each new participant shares in making both Internet AND Environmental history !

Place YOUR ad on our OFFICIAL "Green Rush" Million Pixel Map for as little as $9.95 for LIFE !

Our site is different. It has a completely unique focus, providing businesses, organizations,
professionals, entrepreneurs, artists and anyone else, a revolutionary method to reaching
new advertising readership, and in turn, associate's their name/business with our Map.

This is not just a great marketing technique to reach web users; each new uploaded
image becomes a vital piece of a new form of art. As new pixels are purchased and images
are uploaded, the billboard transforms. Think of it as an art project for the whole Internet
community - a cyber mosaic. But will it all fit on one web page ? We'll find out !
Click buttons to check back and watch us grow.

Together we can add new meaning to pixels and make both Environmental and Internet history.

"But this advertising has definitely paid for itself many times forward. And unlike banner
advertising where it goes away, people will always know where to find it to go back..."
                                                                                - The Wall Street Journal

Why buy our pixels ?   Return to Map

This is your chance to own* a piece of BOTH Internet and Environmental history  !
In addition, pixels are a cost-effective form of internet marketing; maximum
exposure at a low cost. You can increase traffic to your website while being
a member of an exciting new Internet AND Environmental project.

How do I get started ?   Return to Map

Everyone is welcome to buy our pixels, which are available in 100-pixel 'blocks'
(each measuring 10 x 10 pixels).

You can purchase these blocks and place your own image/logo in them with a
link to your Site.

Our homepage map is divided into 10,000 of these 100-pixel blocks (1,000,000 pixels in total).

We sell 100-pixel blocks because anything smaller would be too small to display anything valuable.

You can buy as many pixels as you like, as long as there are some available.

Click on "BUY PIXELS" and CREATE NEW ACCOUNT.

Once you create an account, it must be confirmed via your email. Check your email.

Now, you'll have access to acquire REAL pixel real estate on our map!

Remember your login and password, it's needed to access your account in the LOGIN .

When you buy pixels, you can display an image/ad/logo of your choice in that space.
The displayed image can be clicked on to view your own website.

Once this information is uploaded and approved, you're done !

Don't worry, you can always make changes.

How do I upload an image ?   Return to Map

Once your account has been created, you will have access to various options.

Enter your "id" and "password".

Follow the instructions from there and select a single square (10 x 10 pixels) or blocks of squares using your mouse pointer.

Each and every 10 x 10 pixel block looks like this: 

After you've selected the block (or blocks) and you know the pixel size of the image you wish to upload, create a picture that size in Photoshop (or other imaging program) of your logo, name, picture, etc. and save as either .gif, or .jpg. To upload, click the upload button on the "order pixels" page and locate the image file you've correctly scaled to size and click on Upload. It's that simple !

FREE image resizing: http://www.resizeimage.4u2ges.com/

Note: Please make sure the picture you upload fits the pixels that you buy, otherwise distortion or image-shrinkage may occur. The image you upload should match the exact no. of pixels you buy and not be oversized.

Pictures should be in GIF or JPEG/JPG format. Please optimize image size to reduce load-time. Selected pixels must be connected to each other in a line or block (diagonal and/or criss-cross patterns are not acceptable).

I don't have a website or logo, can you help me ?   Return to Map

Yes, our design team can assist you with creating a great new logo and a website portal !
Please email us with this request and we will respond with more information regarding
these services at: http://www.ClevelandWebsiteDesign.com  (Don't be shy; we're here to help!)

What else can I do to maximize my investment ?   Return to Map

Do not underestimate the power of sending 1 email. Talk it up and email our Map-page link.

Thanks!
 

Are there Terms and Conditions ?   Return to Map

Yes...
Minimum Purchase: $9.95 USD (1 Pixel block - 10 x 10). Duration: PERMANENT !

You are purchasing (pixel) advertisement space on the main page lasting for LIFE
from the date of purchase; an entire LIFETIME of continuous advertising for one low price !

You can change your image and link anytime you like as long as they meet approval.
Please do not abuse this; it is meant to give members the chance to fix mistakes.
If members are actively switching their ad image and link, we will remove this option.
Please treat this option responsibly. Thank you.

No refunds once your pixel block is accepted and put on the Main page.

If your link is accepted and you later change the content of the linked site to show
offensive/obscene/adult material then your link will be removed and you will not get
a refund of any kind.

Images must be the exact size you have paid for (eg. 1600 pixels = 40 x 40 pixels)

Images must be in GIF, PNG, BMP, or JPEG format AND not animated.
(No podcasting or videos due to bandwidth considerations.)

Links must be to web pages only and (no "Under Construction") begin with http://

You must have the right(s) to use the image you provide.

There might be occasional downtime for site maintenance but that will be kept to a
minimum and will only be done when switching servers or upgrading.

Your pixels will be added within 24 to 48 hours from time of approved purchase.

No obscene/offensive/adult images/links will be accepted, and we'll decide what is
appropriate for our site. If you submit an image or link that is rejected, your money
will be refunded and you will lose your pixels.

If your link is accepted and you later change the content of the linked site to show
offensive/obscene/adult material then your link will be removed and you will not get
a refund of any kind.

We reserve the right to add and change these terms as deemed necessary to protect
the quality of the site.

* Members do not own a portion of this website, but rather members own the right to
   post their image and link in their respective paid and reserved location on our site.

Polymer Valley Green Rush Million Pixel Map © 2007. All rights reserved.
We are not responsible for the content of external sites.
Images featured on main Map Page are © of their respective owners.