CIDEWALK BILLBOARD ADS
FAQs
Will i get to choose my billboard view dates and location?
Yes! You can set your start and end dates and your own budget OR select monthly or discounted annual ad packages.
how many times will my digital ad be shown?
Digital Billboards typically cycle through 6 to 8 ads per minute with each ad play being shown for 8 to 10 seconds. You can expect your ad to be displayed approximately 1 to 30 times a day based on the plan you selected. You can set your own start and end dates or select a monthly or discounted annual plan. The system will pace your ad campaign and distribute your eligible ad plays accordingly.
DO I NEED TO CREATE MY AD?
You can upload your banner ad or select from pre-set templates to create your own.
WHEN CAN I SEE MY AD LIVE?
- All ads will get reviewed and submitted for approval by the billboard sign partners.
- Once approved, usually within 24 hrs, the system will start bidding on the screen(s) selected to start purchasing ad spots in real time.
- Digital billboards refresh every 10 seconds. Each time your ad shows up on the screen, called an "ad play", it gets displayed for 10 seconds.
- Ad spots will be distributed through the day (8am to 9pm) based on campaign budget and availability on the selected screen(s).
- Typically 9AM EST is the best time to see the ad live on the selected screen.
CAN I ACCESS DAILY REPORTS?
Once the ad is showing, you will be able to see real time reports in your dashboard along with a live map and daily ad play stats.
CAN I SELECT MULTIPLE SCREENS?
Yes. You can select as many screens as needed with no extra charges. When you select more tahn one screen, your campaign ad plays will be distributed across all selected screens and you ad will play one any one or more of those screens depending on availability.
CAN I CANCEL MY MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION?
Yes. There are no long term contracts. You can cancel your subscriptiion anytime and you will not be charged going forward.
CIDEWALK MOBILE ADS FAQ
What is Cidewalk?
Cidewalk is a premium mobile marketing platform used by thousands of businesses to grow their business by running local billboard ads and geofenced mobile ads targeting mobile phone users at any location. In minutes you can create an ad, select your billboard screen OR set your geofence and launch your ad campaign (no fancy ad setup needed).
What is a geofence?
A geofence is a virtual perimeter that can be set around a specific location. Geofencing allows a business to show an ad ONLY to people within a target location limiting ad views to a specific audience. Cidewalk allows businesses to geofence a city, town or a specific address with a radius option of 1, 5 or 10 miles from that location.
Where will my ads show up?
You can pick any town / city in the US to promote your business. As soon as you launch, your ad will start appearing on thousands of smartphone apps ranging from news to weather to games.
To get a better idea of how your ad will look, click here
To see a list of sample apps, click here
To get a better idea of how your ad will look, click here
To see a list of sample apps, click here
How does it work?
Cidewalk has access to thousands of mobile apps where your ad can be displayed. Using the mobile phone GPS tracking, Cidewalk can select mobile app users located in the town of your choice and display your ad in the app, helping you reach potential customers in that town.
Do I get to pick the apps?
Think of Cidewalk as your digital billboard. Anybody in your hometown using their phone can see it. No matter which app shows your ad, you can be assured that it is only targeting people within the set geofence of your choosing. While this may include additional people outside your target market, they may talk to someone who is in your primary market.
What will happen when someone clicks on my ad?
In addition to promoting your business, Cidewalk also connects you with potential interested customers. When a user clicks on your Cidewalk ad, it means they are interested in your business. They can directly visit your website, or send a Txt, or send a message via email requesting more information from you.
Can I make changes to my ad after it goes live?
YES! Simply login and click on the ad you want to change then click on "Edit Promotion". You can change what the ad says and the target location at any time.
How can I get started?
Register online to open an account and get started in three simple steps:
- Step 1: Select the Town / City to target your ads
- Step 2: Enter your Business Name and a simple one line Description of your business.
- Step 3: Select a monthly plan and launch your ad. YOUR AD WILL BE LIVE IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES!
Do I get access to any stats?
Yes. Real time stats, showing number of ad views delivered, apps your ad was displayed on, and the precise location where your ad was viewed, can be directly accessed from your online account.
Are there any annual contracts?
No. Unlike many other advertising companies, we don't require any long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime and not be billed going forward. The service is based on a no-contract, monthly subscription model Click to see plan details