I'm new to MediaBids, can you tell me how it works?

Top Questions:

Getting Started

1. Why should I use MediaBids?
2. Can you explain how Advertiser Auctions work?
3. Can you explain how Publication Offers work?
4. Can I see an example of Advertiser Auctions and Publication Offers before taking part?
5. Do I have to be registered to use MediaBids?

Registration

6. How do I register?
7. What sort of information should I enter in the registration fields?
8. What is the registration information used for?
9. Can you explain the confirmation e-mail?
10. Now that I've registered, can I begin to use the site?

Log In

11. When do I have to log in to MediaBids?
12. Why can't I log in?
13. How often do I need to log in?
14. Can I change my password?
15. What should I do if I've forgotten my password?
16. Can I change both my password and e-mail address?
17. Does MediaBids use cookies?

Home Page Links

18. What are all the links listed on the home page?
19. Why can't I view these links?
20. What is My Account?
21. What is My Offers?
22. What is My Bids?
23. What is Purchased Ads?
24. What is Manage Media Kit?

Auctions of Interest

25. What are Auctions of Interest?
26. Can I bid on these auctions?
27. How often will the Auctions of Interest table change?

Answers:

Getting Started

1. Why should I use MediaBids?
   If your ad sales aren't what they could be and you're ready to try something new, then you'll want to use MediaBids. We make selling ads easy, just log on daily to see the latest advertisers who want to buy ads or create your own offer to sell ad space.
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2. Can you explain how Advertiser Auctions work?
   Advertisers will post the amount of money they want to spend on an ad using an Advertiser Auction. They will also enter other requests that may be important to their decision, such as placement, color, desired run date, etc. A publication will bid using ad space, and describe what they are willing to offer in regard to other variables such as color, placement and run date. The winner of the auction is the publication that the advertiser believes will best meet its needs.
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3. Can you explain how Publication Offers work?
   A publication will offer a specific ad space to prospective advertisers. The publications determine the size, and all of the specifications including whether the ad space described in the offer is available for sale once, or on a continuing basis. If the ad is available continually, different advertisers can take advantage of the offer. Standing publication offers are a great way to make customers out of motivated advertisers, interested in your publication.
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4. Can I see an example of Advertiser Auctions and Publication Offers before taking part?
   Yes. You can choose to view auctions created by advertisers or to view offers created by other publications by using the row of links at the top of the MediaBids website. You may also find out information on how the auctions work here in Advisor Help - just use the links on the left.
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5. Do I have to be registered to use MediaBids?
   If you want to sell ads using MediaBids, you'll need to register. But feel free to look around the site before you register.
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Registration

6. How do I register?
   You can register from the home page by clicking "Register". Also, you will be prompted to register if you try to enter a section of the site that is for registered users.
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7. What sort of information should I enter in the registration fields?
   You'll want to include information that advertisers will need to contact you about an ad purchase.
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8. What is the registration information used for?
   This information is sent to advertisers at the conclusion of a successful ad sale. The information is used only for contact purposes. MediaBids does not release your contact information to any outside parties. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information.
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9. Can you explain the confirmation e-mail?
   Before you can begin to use the site, you will need to confirm your e-mail address. Just click on the link in the provided e-mail to be brought to the log in page. If you cannot log in or do not receive the e-mail, please contact MediaBids at publicationhelp@mediabids.com.
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10. Now that I've registered, can I begin to use the site?
    Before you can use the site, you must represent a publication. Please click "Find Publications" on the MediaBids home page to locate your publication and to represent it.
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Log In

11. When do I have to log in to MediaBids?
    You'll need to log in whenever you want to start an auction, bid on an auction or enter My Account.
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12. Why can't I log in?
    If you're a new user you may not have confirmed your e-mail address yet. Go to your personal e-mail account to find the e-mail MediaBids sent you when you first registered. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to confirm your registration. If you still cannot log in, please contact MediaBids at publicationhelp@mediabids.com.
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13. How often do I need to log in?
    Anytime you leave the site you will need to log in again when you return to conduct transactions. Also, if you enter certain areas of the site, such as My Account, you will need to log in.
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14. Can I change my password?
    You can change it any time from the My Account page.
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15. What should I do if I've forgotten my password?
    Click on the "Forgot Your Password?" link on the Log In page and MediaBids will e-mail your password to the e-mail address you registered with.
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16. Can I change both my password and e-mail address?
    You can edit both your password and e-mail address from the My Account page.
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17. Does MediaBids use cookies?
    Like many web sites, MediaBids uses cookies. A cookie is a small piece of information temporarily stored on your web browser. Cookies help your browser remember information that the web-server can access to personalize the site for you. For instance, after you log in you will notice that the web site will use your name. That is because a cookie has stored that information.
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Home Page Links

18. What are all the links listed on the home page?
    These links will help you track your use of the site as well as giving you access to other users at publications you represent. You can enter your Media Kit here too.
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19. Why can't I view these links?
    If you're not registered, you will need to register and then log in to view the information provided. If you are registered, you will need to log in first.
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20. What is My Account?
    All of your personal information and a record of the ads you've sold using MediaBids is stored in My Account. You also can collect MediaBids messages here and view current auctions and offers.
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21. What is My Offers?
    This is a listing of all the offers you've started.
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22. What is My Bids?
    You can view all of the auctions where you have bids placed from here.
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23. What is Purchased Ads?
    If you've completed an ad sale, you can view details about the ad you sold and contact information for the advertiser you sold it to at Purchased Ads.
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24. What is Manage Media Kit?
    This section gives you access to your publication's Media Kit. Your Media Kit is a snapshot of your publication and will be viewed by advertisers who want to purchase an ad. You may complete all of it or a portion of it at any time. We encourage you to complete your Media Kit because an advertiser will be more likely to purchase an ad from your publication if the Media Kit information is complete.
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Auctions of Interest

25. What are Auctions of Interest?
    If you've already registered, the list is generated from your previous MediaBids use, past searches you?ve conducted and information provided in the registration process. It's a fast way to find auctions that suit your publication. If you're a visitor, MediaBids compiles auctions every day that it thinks might be of interest to new users.
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26. Can I bid on these auctions?
    MediaBids encourages you to bid on these auctions. Click "Go" to take a look at the auction.
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27. How often will the Auctions of Interest table change?
    MediaBids will update the table periodically throughout the day as new auctions are posted. You should check out these auctions first every time you visit the site.
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