Pay upfront?

Discussion in 'Yahoo Search Marketing' started by Kalyse, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    I am trying to advertise as much as possible, however I am slightly confusd.

    I have to pay upfront for my account? What is with this? Can someone please explain why before I have even done naything YSM wants to charge me 70GBP.

    Thanks,
     
    Kalyse, Nov 15, 2006 IP
  2. flip

    flip Peon

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    Yes, they want you to pay upfront. Before anything, you do have a YSM coupon, don't you? The denominations change from week to week, but they range from $75 to $100. That'll give you at least $75 of free advertising. Look in these forums or search on the web...

    HOWEVER, even if you have a coupon, they want you to fork over some of your own money. I think the minimum is something like $25-30. Don't know the reasoning behind this, but that's the way it is.
     
    flip, Nov 15, 2006 IP
  3. ketan9

    ketan9 Active Member

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    This would be equivalent to your monthly budget. But you can ask them to charge less by selecting lesser amount. I was able to select $5 instead of XXX amount. So give it a try. Minimum they require is $5 only. Hope this helps.
     
    ketan9, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  4. Kalyse

    Kalyse Peon

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    And then I can increase it?
     
    Kalyse, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    ketan9 Active Member

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    yup. as you spend you will be able to increase it.
     
    ketan9, Nov 17, 2006 IP
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    Great info. I will bring my back down to $5.
     
    appraisal57, Dec 6, 2006 IP
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    I set mine to $300 for my first yahoo test. What if I stop it or don't use Yahoo anymore, will I get that money back?
     
    robotic, Dec 11, 2006 IP
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    Does the coupon count as paying upfront?
     
    Easy-Upload, Dec 12, 2006 IP
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    dstyles Banned

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    robotic - check with your rep, they can tell you if you will receive a credit back. ysm has been good to me so i don't worry about not using the account anymore. hopefully you will have the same result. charge enough up-front to run through 2 - 4 weeks of ads. that should keep you safe.
     
    dstyles, Dec 13, 2006 IP
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    Coupon does count towards your balance, but does not count towards your initial application processing fee of $5. So you have to pay at least this amount upfront!
     
    ketan9, Dec 13, 2006 IP