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Text Ads

How Can I Guarantee My Ranking?
A Horizontal Text Ad guarantees that you have top page placement with your most popular keywords.
Are There Any Pay-Per-Click Fees?
There are no costly pay-per-click fees with Horizontal and Vertical TextAds. Enjoy unlimited clicks with YPoA.
How Often Can I Change My Keywords?
Horizontal and Vertical Text Ads allow you to freely manage your keywords any time. Get access to competitor keywords!
 Text Ad Support Topics
At Yellow Pages of America we work hard to answer all your questions and concerns. If there is a question that we do not have an answer for please email us at support@YellowPagesofAmerica.com or visit our Contact Us page. You can also login or create an account in My Account and submit a Support Ticket. For answers to our most frequently asked questions simply click on the questions below.
Top Category Questions
Linking Your Site
The easier it is to find you the more traffic and higher conversion rates you can enjoy. Text Ads make it easy for new customers to link to your site.
Adding Keywords
With sophisticated My Account Tools you can add new keywords to your marketing campaign at any time. You can also modify your listing freely.
General Questions
How is my position guaranteed?
Why do Horizontal text ads cost more?
Where do I go to add custom keywords?
What if my URL is not working?
What are multiple word phrases?
Why can I view my competitors keywords?
Can my keywords be viewed by my competitors?
How do I find my ad?
How do I see which keywords are linking to my ads?
What is the ranking determined by?
Horizontal Text Ads
What are horizontal sponsored text ads?
What does a Horizontal Ad cost?
Who can have a sponsored listing?
How do I purchase a guaranteed position?
Do the ads rotate?
Will my ad always be available?
What do you mean by keyword bundles?
How do I choose my keywords?
Does the cost go up if I place more than one Horizontal Text Ad?
How can I change my ad?
Vertical Text Ads
What are vertical text ads?
How much does it cost?
Do costs vary with ranking?
What is the ranking determined by?
I can't find my vertical text ads.
How many characters are in my vertical text ad?
How many keywords do I get?
How do I choose my keywords?
How do I edit my ad?
Can my ad be seen on other websites?
  General Text Ads FAQ's
How is my position guaranteed?
The only way to guaranty a top ranking listing position is by purchasing a Horizontal Text Ad. Horizontal Text Ads are sponsored ads that populate the first 3 positions, located above the organic search results. Horizontal Text Ads are broken into keyword bundles. Obviously the most popular keywords ...
Why do Horizontal text ads cost more?
Horizontal text ads cost more because they they populate the top 3 positions Horizontally in the search results. They are the "most viewed" listings in the search. Horizontal Texts Ads supply the most traffic from the best real estate for each listing results page. With only 3 rotating positions yo ...
Where do I go to add custom keywords?
In order to add custom keywords to your listing first login to your My Account and click on the Text Ads tab. From there you will see a list of your Text Ads displayed by the Title of the Ad. To modify your Ad simply click on the add you would like to review and you will see a report of the related ...
What if my URL is not working?
If while attempting to submit your web address (URL) you receive a "Web Address Not Found" error, first double check your spelling. Make sure you are spelling the URL exactly the way it was registered. You do not need to include http:// or www. In the URL field. If there is still an error contact yo ...
What are multiple word phrases?
Multiple word phrases are a combination of keywords grouped together in a way that will make it easy for potential customers to find you. Multi-word phrases can range from 2 words and up however, it's important to make sure that your phrases are simple and universal. Remember...the only way for cus ...
Why can I view my competitors keywords?
Knowing your competitors keywords gives you an opportunity to see what keywords and keywords phrases are being used within your market. By understanding the most popular keywords and phrases in your target market you will save time and money effectively marketing to the right audience. Competitor ke ...
Can my keywords be viewed by my competitors?
All advertisers within the Yellow Pages of America network have the ability to view competitors keywords and keyword phrases. This creates a synergistic way to identify which keywords will be best utilized to target your specific audience. Competitor keyword lists are displayed as general lists that ...
How do I find my ad?
If you have purchased keywords for a Horizontal or Vertical Text Ad you can find your Ad by performing a search using the keyword or keywords phrases you have purchased. If you are not satisfied with the position of your Text Ad, or you are having trouble viewing your listing login to your My Accoun ...
How do I see which keywords are linking to my ads?
In order to review which keywords are linking to your listings first login to your My Account and click on the Text Ads tab. From there you will see a list of your Text Ads displayed by the Title of the Ad. To manage your Ad simply click on the add you would like to review and you will see a report ...
What is the ranking determined by?
Ranking with Vertical Text Ads work differently than with a Horizontal Text Ad. When you own a 5 - 25 Vertical Keyword Bundle you are guaranteed to populate the top positions within the Vertical listing results located in the right hand column of the search results. Businesses that have identified t ...
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  Horizontal Text Ads
What are horizontal sponsored text ads?
Horizontal Text Ads are sponsored - high visibility priority listings located at the very top of the search results. Like Google, Yahoo, MSN, and other major Search Engines...Yellow Pages of America offers the same opportunities for businesses to lock down top tier positioning for specific keywords ...
What does a Horizontal Ad cost?
The cost for a Horizontal Text Ad varies depending on the number of keywords being purchased. In contrast to the current standard pay-per-click search engine advertising model, Horizontal Text Ads come with a monthly flat rate advertising fee. This way, no matter how many times internet users click ...
Who can have a sponsored listing?
Sponsored Horizontal Text Ads are the best way to lock down top tier traffic by owning the top ranking listing positions, linking to the most popular keywords available for your target market. These top 3 listing positions are available to any business in any market. YPoA Advertisers have an opport ...
How do I purchase a guaranteed position?
The only way to guaranty a top ranking position over and above the organic search results is by purchasing a Horizontal Text Ad. Horizontal Text Ads are sold in keyword bundles ranging in price from $20-$40 per month. With zero $ in pay-per-click fees, Horizontal Text Ads are the best way to dominat ...
Do the ads rotate?
All Horizontal Text Ads rotate in the "sponsored ad" section of the search results located on the very top of the page, above the organic results. These are the first ads to be view when a search is performed. Depending on the competitiveness of the keywords you're using, it is possible to own the t ...
Will my ad always be available?
As long as your account is active and current your Horizontal Text Ad will continue to be visible in the search results. Horizontal Text Ads are guaranteed to appear in the top three positions above the organic search results. Being at the top of the search results mean maximum exposure and ideal tr ...
What do you mean by keyword bundles?
Horizontal Text Ads are sold in groups of 5 - 10 - 25 "Keyword Bundles". A keyword bundle is a group of individual keywords or keyword phrases. The best way to determine the size of keyword bundle that would best fit your business is to research the most popular keywords being used by other business ...
How do I choose my keywords?
The best way to select keywords is to describe exactly what it is you are offering in your site. Keyword relevancy occurs when the keywords you use can be found in large proportion throughout your site, especially in your Title and Description.

Yellow Pages of America offers Search Engine ...
Does the cost go up if I place more than one Horizontal Text Ad?
The cost for a Horizontal Text Ad is individually priced and can go up if you purchase multiple ads for multiple URL's. Each Horizontal Text Ad is linked to an individual URL. When you purchase a keyword bundle, all of the keywords/keyword phrases will point link to the same URL. If you want to run ...
How can I change my ad?
When you own a Horizontal Text Ad, you determine exactly what you want the Title and Description to say. You can change this anytime by logging in to your My Account Text Ads section. There you will be able to view a list of your Text Ads. Click on the Ad you would like edit. Make changes and then s ...
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  Vertical Text Ads
What are vertical text ads?
Vertical TextAds are similar to the Google Sponsored Ads you see positioned along the right side of each listing result page. Unlike Google, we offer competitive flat rate fees as opposed to the more expensive alternative "pay-per click" model. These Ads rotate frequently insuring that each ad is pl ...
How much does it cost?
The cost of a Vertical Text Ad depends on the number of keyword bundles you would like to utilize to drive traffic to your site. Keyword bundles can consist of both single keywords and/or keyword phrases. Unlike Google, we offer high visibility targeted results without having to pay every time someo ...
Do costs vary with ranking?
The cost of a Vertical TextAd does not vary based on ranking. Cost varies only by virtue of the "keyword bundle" you choose to advertise with. With a Vertical TextAd your listing constantly rotates through the top positions on the right side of each search results page. Internet users have learned t ...
What is the ranking determined by?
Ranking with Vertical Text Ads work differently than with a Horizontal Text Ad. When you own a 5 - 25 Vertical Keyword Bundle you are guaranteed to populate the top positions within the Vertical listing results located in the right hand column of the search results. Businesses that have identified t ...
I can't find my vertical text ads.
If you have purchased a Vertical TextAd and are experiencing difficulty finding your listing, first remember that keyword matches must be exact. Abbreviations or altered versions of your keywords will not produce your Vertical Listing. If you are certain you have the exact spelling, resubmit your te ...
How many characters are in my vertical text ad?
The number of characters available with a Vertical Text Ad or sponsored listing, is as follows:
  • Title - 24 characters (including spaces)
  • Description - 70 characters (including spaces)
  • URL - 30 characters (includ ...
How many keywords do I get?
The number of keywords you get with Horizontal or Vertical Text Ad depends on which Keyword Bundle you have purchased. With a Vertical Text Ad we currently offer a 5, 10, and 25 Keyword Bundle. Keyword bundles consist of single keywords or keyword phrases. It's important to cover your bases by using ...
How do I choose my keywords?
The best way to select keywords is to describe exactly what it is you are offering in your site. Keyword relevancy occurs when the keywords you use can be found in large proportion throughout your site, especially in your Title and Description.

Yellow Pages of America offers Search Engine ...
How do I edit my ad?
Once you have purchased a Vertical TextAd Keyword Bundle, you can edit your ad easily at any time. Remember, you choose what you want the Title and Description to say. You can change this anytime by logging in to the My Account / Text Ads section. There you will be able to view a list of your TextAd ...
Can my ad be seen on other websites?
Yes, your listing can be seen on other search engine websites however it is up to you to perform those submissions. You will find an area located in the My Account section that allows you to select and submit your link to other search engines without any additional fees.

To submit to some ...
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