How to manage your campaign.

With Ask Sponsored Listings (ASL), we make it easy to proactively control your spending. We let you set a budget up front so there are no surprises down the line. Here's how it works:


  • ASL provides each campaign with a forecast of expected monthly expenses - this represents the expected value of traffic (in dollars) that will be delivered to this campaign during the month based on this campaign's traffic history.
  • Budget flexibility:
    • Set budgets at the campaign level
    • Set daily budgets
  • You'll also have the benefit of real-time reporting so you can always make any changes to optimize your campaign's performance.
  • Create and track your campaigns for our search and content network users.
  • ASL Campaign Optimization Capabilities:

    • Create your ASL campaign and select the keywords you would like to target for your listings
    • Set a maximum CPC that represents the maximum you are willing to pay for each Sponsored Listing click. ASL uses that Max CPC, along with your listing's click-through-rate, to determine placement for your listings.
    • Optimize your listings' titles and descriptions to target them to the queries or context of your potential customers.
    • Take advantage of third Party Bid Management Tool compatibility.
    • Set tracking URLs per listing - enabling you to track keyword performance with third party tools.
When our system is determining your listing's placement it will take these factors into account:

  • Your Max CPC
  • Your listing's CTR
  • Competitive bids

Sign up today Getting started is simple. Just choose one of the options below to help us identify and meet your needs.

The Easy-Access Plan

If your budget is forecasted at $6,000 a month or less (about $72,000 a year), sign up here. Get started with an easy-to-manage campaign.


The Advanced Plan

If you forecast an approximate monthly budget of $6,000 or more, contact one of our representatives to help you manage your campaign.


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