Publishers FAQ

Please note - although an advertiser may have submitted an advert for approval, the advertisement may not go 'live' if the correct funds have not been submitted. It is also worth noting that the PayPal process may take up to 24 hours.
How do I set up an account?
It's a quick, simple process, click the 'Create an account' link in the left column to get started. Select 'Publisher Account', fill out the form and click 'Submit'. We'll then send you an email to activate the account. Just click the link in the email and you're up and running.
How do I decide how much to charge for ads on my site?
You can set the pricing however you like, it's best to start low initially to attract advertisers. Addiply also let's you choose from different methods of charging - weekly (PPW), monthly (PPM), clicks (PPC) or per 1,000 views (CPM). You can see what other publishers are doing in your area by clicking here.
Can I approve ads?
Ads won't appear on your site without your say so. When an advertiser buys space on your site you are notified by email. You then need to log into your account in order to view and activate the ad.
When will I start seeing an income from ads on my site?
If you chose weekly or monthly payments, you will receive a day rate the first time the ad appears on your site. If you chose to be paid by views you receive the rate of 1,000 views at the beginning of each 1000 views. If you chose clicks you receive income each time the ad receives a unique click.
How often do I get paid?
Payments are made on a monthly basis to your PayPal account providing ad revenue exceeds £50.
What happens if there's less than £50 in my account?
Payments roll over each month until your ad revenue exceeds £50.
How do I find out how well the ads on my site are doing?
You can login to your account at anytime to see, at a glance, how things are going by viewing your inventories. You will also receive an email report each time you receive a payment. You will only receive a report each time you are paid, if your account is under £50 you can see how your ads are doing in real time by logging on to your account and viewing your inventories.
I can't login to my account
Click the 'Forgot your password?' link in the login box to have your password resent. If that doesn't work, contact our support team who will resend your username and password. If you're still having problems, let our support team know and we'll take a look
What do I do if I find that a link in an ad isn't working?
Contact the advertiser to ensure that the link they have specified is correct and that they are not experiencing any problems with their site. If the problem persists please contact our support team.
What happens if all the ad slots on my site are full and someone else wants to advertise?
Addiply operates a straightforward bidding system that allows other advertisers to appear on your site when your space is full. The price you set for ads is just a starting point, which is why it's best to start off low to fill your slots and allow the bidding model to find the correct price for your site. Say you have three slots and sell space at £5 a month. The first three advertisers will pay £5 a month until a fourth advertiser comes along. They have to outbid your existing advertisers, say £5.10, in order to replace the lowest paying advertiser on your site. You can also set the bid increments.
Can I turn the bidding model off?
Not yet, but there are plans in the pipeline.
Can I contact my advertisers?
Again, we've plans in the pipeline that will give you access to all your advertisers from within Addiply. There's nothing to stop you contacting your advertisers directly.
Who sells the Addiply advertising space?
You do. Unlike other text ad services, we believe you should easily be able to decide who places ads on your site. Run a hotel in Glasgow? You don't want to see ads for hotels in Glasgow on your site. Addiply gives you control, but it does mean it's up to you to attract advertisers. The rewards are you keep 90 per cent of the ad revenue. We do have plans to bring Addiply-wide advertising partners into the picture in the future.
How do I start to fill the Addiply advertisement space?
You could use your existing readership as a start. They visit your site and so will their customers. Email them and ask if they'd consider advertising or add an article to your site highlighting the new opportunity. Check out who is advertising via Addiply in your area and by pricing your space competitively you could attract new advertisers.
Can I change the appearance of the ads?
Not just yet, but it's on our to-do list.
Can I edit the ads, if there is a spelling mistake, for example?
Again not just yet. You should contact the advertiser.
Can advertisers edit their ads, and if they do will I have to reapprove them?
Advertisers can edit their own ads at any time, but you won't need to approve ads following an edit made by the advertiser, only the first time the ad is created. However, you will be notified by email each time an amendment is made to an existing ad.
Can I remove ads?
Not currently, but it is on our to-do list.
What size adverts do you serve and how much space will I need on my site?
The available dimensions for banner ads are as follows:
Leaderboard 728x90
Full banner / Impact banner 468x60
Half banner 234x60
Square button 125x125
Vertical banner 120x240
Thin Skyscraper 120x600
Standard skyscraper 160x600
MPU square unit 320x320

The available dimensions for text ads varies depending on the number of ads on the panel and the orientation of the panel, but here are a few examples:
Vertical
1 advert – 156x175
2 adverts – 156x285
3 adverts – 156x395
4 adverts – 156x505
5 adverts – 156x615
Horizontal
1 advert – 146x155
2 adverts – 292x155
3 adverts – 438x155
4 adverts – 584x155
5 adverts – 730x155

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