CouponWinner.com AdCenter FAQs
For answers to our Frequently Asked Questions, please see below:
Setting up Your Coupon Page
Creative
Payment
Contact
What is a "Coupon Page"?
A "Coupon Page" is your own page for your store's coupons at CouponWinner.com.
For an example, please see our Travelocity Coupon Page. Your Coupon Page includes a Description of your Store, your store's logo, a direct Homepage URL, "Bookmark us" link, Coupon offers and Banner(s).
What is the CouponWinner.com AdCenter?
The CouponWinner.com AdCenter is a web-based interface, where you can access your Advertiser account to add/delete/modify your coupons and banners for your Coupon Page. You may also update contact information. The login page is found at http://www.CouponWinner.com/adcenter.
How much does it cost to set up a Coupon Page for my Coupons?
Setting up your own Coupon Page at CouponWinner.com costs only $99.00 for 1 month Coupon Page Account. *2 Months minimum. We also have 4 Months package plan, which costs $365 (Save $40) or a 6 Months package plan which costs $474 (Save $120).
How long will my Coupon Page stay up and running?
During the set-up of your Coupon Page account, you can choose either a 2 Months, 4 Months or 6 Months package plan. The Coupon Page will be up running for a minimum of 2 months. After this time period, you can keep the same coupon page as long as you want by renewing your Coupon Page Package.
How quickly will my Coupon Page start appearing at CouponWinner.com?
Upon approval of your account and completion of your Payment, your Coupon Page will be LIVE and your AdCenter account access will be activated.
Can I receive any additional placements at CouponWinner.com?
We are planning on adding more placement opportunities for our Advertisers in the future. Once we launch these placements, we will let you know. Also, we may consider offering you additional placements at our blogs such as Shopping Bag Hags, The Conscious Click, The Inside Scoop.
I'd like to keep my Coupon Page account longer. How can I renew my Coupon Page account?
You will receive an automatic email several days before your coupon page account gets expired. You can also contact us at Adcenter@SurfMyAds.com to renew your Coupon Page account at CouponWinner.com.
What happens to my Coupon Page if I do not renew my account at the end of 2 Months?
Your Coupon Page account will be closed. You will no longer access to your AdCenter Account.
The coupons will be removed from CouponWinner.com database. The URL of your Coupon Page account will either be deleted or replaced with another Coupon Page account holder. Unfortunately, the bookmarks of your Coupon Page will also be lost.
Can I close my Coupon Page account any time?
Yes. Please send us an account termination request via email at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com, and we will immediately close your account.
How can I close my Coupon Page account?
Please send an account termination email to AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com. Once we receive your email, we will immediately close your account.
Are there any website approval restrictions?
Yes. Like the "terms and conditions" indicated;
Any websites with illegal, racist, obscene, abusive, or adult content. Any applications from a site that includes such content will be rejected immediately. Only content written in English is accepted. The websites owned by Publishers of any affiliate networks such as Commission Junction, Linkshare, Performics, ShareAsale, Pepperjam, Azoogle etc. will not be approved. Affiliate links are not accepted.
What size of logos do I need to upload to my Coupon Page?
Coupon Page large logo size: 120x40.
Coupon Page small logo Size: 100x27.
What are these items: Store Description, Coupon Headline, Coupon Description, Coupon Start-Date, Coupon Expiration Date, and Coupon Code?
Store Description
It is a description of your website, products and/or services. This will appear above the coupons on your Coupon Page.
Coupon Headline
A short description of the coupon offer. For better conversion, you should keep the Coupon Headline short and simple.
See an Example of Coupon Headline click HERE.
Coupon Description
This is the Longer description of the coupon offer where you should describe the details of the Coupon or promotion. Any exceptions, minimum orders, and/or restrictions should be outlined. (i.e. "...on orders of $100 or more", "on select merchandise", etc.)
See an Example of Coupon Description HERE.
Coupon Start-Date
The date that your coupon or promotion starts. You may leave this field blank if it has already started.
Coupon Expiration Date
The date that your coupon or promotion ends. You may leave this field blank if it does not expire and check the "on-going offer" box.
Coupon Code
If a user needs to enter a coupon code to get the discount, please enter the coupon code into this field. If the Coupon URL has already includes the discount, then you can leave this field blank and check the "No Code Needed" box.
What is "NO CODE NEEDED"?
There are two types of discounts available. You can either provide "coupon codes" or you can insert the "Discount" into the Coupon URL. When there is no "code" involved, CouponWinner.com automatically enters the phrase "NO CODE NEEDED" into this column. CouponWinner.com users know that that discount is applicable through the link and they don't have to enter any codes on the "check-out" page.
What type of Coupons should I provide?
We recommend that you provide at least 3 coupon offers on your Coupon Page.
Sitewide Coupon Offers and Free Shipping Coupon Offers usually have the highest conversion rates. We also encourage you to provide various discount offers for some of your top-selling products and/or services. You can also include any Clearance Items, Sale Items, Free Trials, and Sweepstakes etc.
Always feel free to send us an email at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com if you would like to discuss what type of promotions work best for your products and/or services.
Should I provide "Coupon Codes" or insert the discount into the Coupon URL?
Even though both options would work well, we'd like to encourage you to provide "coupon codes" since CouponWinner.com users are used to implementing coupon codes easily to get the discount.
How many Coupons can I add to my Coupon Page?
You can upload up to 10 coupons on your Coupon Store Page.
How many Banners can I add to my Coupon Page?
You can upload up to 3 Banners on your Coupon Store Page.
Are there any size limitations for the banners?
Yes. Banner size is limited to no larger than 180 pixels wide and 600 pixels long. Suggested Banner Sizes are 125 x 125 ("Square Banner"), 120 x 240 ("Vertical Banner"), 120 x 600 (Skyscraper), 160 x 600 (Wide Skyscraper) and 120 x 90.
How can I update my Coupons and Banners?
By accessing your AdCenter account at http://www.CouponWinner.com/adcenter; you can update your coupon offers. You can add/delete/modify your banners and coupons at your AdCenter Account.
Can I sort the Coupons and Banners on my Coupon Page?
Yes. You can sort the banners to your liking by accessing your AdCenter account at CouponWinner.com.
What type of banners would you recommend me to upload?
We highly recommend uploading banners including discount information, which we call "Promo" Banners. For example, Please see the Weight Watcher Promo Banner at Weight Watcher Merchant Page.
Do you provide any Reporting and/or Tracking Information?
CouponWinner.com shares the # of bookmarks to your Coupon Page through your AdCenter account. However, CouponWinner.com does not provide any additional reporting information for your Coupon Page account such as # of impressions, CTRs (click throughs) etc. However, you can track the impression of your Coupon Page and track the CTRs of your coupons through your own reporting.
How can I track the performance of each coupon on my Coupon Page?
Option I: Assign different Coupon Codes for each coupon on your Coupon Page. Then track the # of transactions you are receiving based on "Coupon Code" entries through your internal reporting system. This way you can find out which coupon offer is performing the best.
Option II: Use different Coupon URLs through your AdCenter Account. You can find out what Coupon URL has been used the most through your internal tracking system. Then you can find out which coupon offer is performing the best.
There are also a few more ways to track the performance of each coupon. It may vary based on the tracking system you are using, product types or services etc. Feel free to contact us at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com for further information.
What is an Exclusive Co-Branded Coupon Code?
Exclusive Co-Branded Coupon Codes are coupon codes that have set up specifically for CouponWinner.com users. The code itself includes a reference to our brand name in it. Some examples of Exclusive Codes are: WINNER, COUPONWINNER, CWINFREE, CWINNER, WINNERCOUPON etc. For the full list of the merchants providing Exclusive Codes and more examples, please go to our "Exclusive Coupon Code" page.
Why should I offer Exclusive Coupon Codes to CouponWinner.com users?
CouponWinner.com has an "Exclusive Coupon Codes" page, which is found HERE. As an additional placement opportunity for your store, you can have your coupon listed on this page. In addition, due to the fact that CouponWinner.com has its own loyal savvy customers, we have seen higher conversions with "exclusive co-branded coupon codes".
Can I have access to the HTML of my Coupon Page?
No. You can not have access to the HTML of your Coupon Page. Only CouponWinner.com has right to access/edit the HTML of your Coupon Page.
How can I change the "category" listing for my "featured" coupon?
You can choose the relevant category for your featured coupon during the set-up of your coupon page account. You can not change the category for your coupon in your AdCenter account. If you would like to change the category selection of your featured coupon, please contact us at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com. After reviewing your category request, we will make the change for you.
What types of Payment options are available?
There are 2 payment options available: You can make a payment via PayPal or you can send us a payment check.
Where do I need to mail the payment check?
Please make the check payable to "SurfMyAds.com" and mail it to the following address:
SurfMyAds.com
800 N. Milpas St., Suite E
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Your Coupon Page will be launched once your check has cleared.
Can I receive a refund if I want to close my Coupon Page?
No. Payments are non-refundable.
Do I need to make additional payments for any transactions generated at my Coupon Page?
No. Any transactions occurred by CouponWinner.com users are yours.
I need help setting up my Coupon Page. Who do I contact?
You can contact our Customer Support Team at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com.
I forgot my Password. What should I do?
Please contact us at AdCenter@SurfMyAds.com with your Merchant ID information.