Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an online advertising network?
A: Ad networks aggregate publishers and advertisers using an interactive marketplace. In other words, the Ad Network is a group of hand-qualified websites that are available for advertising. Soccer Ads BC (SABC) provides the technology needed for Advertisers to place ads on a series of appropriately targeted websites.

Q: Why should I use Soccer Ads BC?
A: Soccer Ads BC adds substantial value for Advertisers such as frequency capping, complete online reporting and online campaign control, and optimization at no additional charge.

Q: Does Soccer Ads BC allow adult content websites, advertisements, or links?
A: No.

Q: Can I only advertise on one site at a reduced price?
A: No.

Q: I don't have a website. Can I still advertise on the network?
A: Yes! We can provide a simple one page micro-site for an additional $25 that will be viewable for as long as your campaign runs. You just need to supply the copy and we do the rest.

Q: Do you provide banner/badge/button creation services?
A: Yes! We can provide creative banner services starting from $40.

Q: How many advertising campaigns are run in one zone at any time?
A: Soccer Ads BC currently has a cap of 10 campaigns per zone at any one time. This means that on average, an advertiser will see their creative shown to site visitors once every 10 page views (assuming there are 10 campaigns running at that time) or more frequently. The number of campaigns running in any of the zones will vary over time according to client demand. Soccer Ads BC reserves the right to insert in-house adverts into the rotation if our cap limit is not full for any zone.

Q: Does Soccer Ads BC gather personally identifiable information about website users?
A: No.

Q: How often are reports in the ad campaign client center updated?
A: Updates occur in real time. Refreshing the page with the client center will show up to the second statistics.

Q: Why isn't my ad showing when I first go to a network site?
A: Ads rotate in spots made available by Soccer Ads BC network sites.

Q: What are your creative deadlines if I supply the artwork?
A: We require 24 hours before your campaign is to begin, though, depending on our resources, we may allow shorter times.

Q: Can you extend credit or take contra for payment?
A: No. Our rates are extremely affordable as is. Our zone structure offers budget-strained organisations the opportunity to get their message out to a targeted demographic in a manner and at a price not available anywhere else.

Q: Where is Soccer Ads BC located?
A: The principal members of Soccer Ads BC are located in Surrey and Langley, BC.

Q: My question isn't listed here and I couldn't find the answer anywhere on this site, what should I do?
A: Please visit the Contact Us page to find out where to address your inquiry.