CIDEWALK FAQ
What is Cidewalk?
Cidewalk is a premium mobile marketing platform used by thousands of businesses to grow their business by running local mobile ads or promotions targeting mobile users in the city of their choice. In minutes you can create a mobile ad, set your geofence and ad views and launch (no fancy ad setup needed). Check out who's on Cidewalk on this AdMap.
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
