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Posting an Event Ad Box Step-by-Step Instructions
Event Ad Boxes are a great way to take advantage of what Yoga Directory Canada has to offer. Our high profile site can help promote your upcoming Workshops, Retreats, Teacher Trainings and Vacations.
If you are interested in advertising with us but think it's too complicated or are not sure how to go about it, just read this page and you'll see how easy it is. You'll realize that advertising your events is just a few steps away.
Step 1
CREATING AN ACCOUNT
You'll need to create an account before you can post an Event Ad Box. If you want to post your yoga studio/teacher contact info you'll need an account as well. Click on
the "SIGN UP" button on the top navbar (as you see in the image below) or simply click here.
If you have an account already jump to step 2.
LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT
If you already have an account click on the "Member Login" button on the top navbar (as you see in the image below) or simply click here
Step 2
BUYING CREDITS
Posting Event Ad Boxes are based on a micropayment system, we call Yoga Credits. Posting 1 Event Ad Box takes 1 credit.
You will need to pre-purchase some of these yoga credits before you can post your Event Ad Box. We have provided you with different credit packages to meet your finacial needs and remember the more credits you buy the cheaper each credit becomes. Plus they never expire so you can keep them as long as you like and use them whenever you need them.
The Purchase credits area is located at the bottom of your admin main page. (Look for a section like the image below) Click on the "BUY" button corresponding to the package you would like to purchase. You will then be redirected to PayPal's website to complete the purchase. Simply follow their steps to do so. Once the transaction is complete PayPal will redirected you back to our site and your credits will be automatically banked in to your account. It’s that simple!
NOTE: Credits can be ordered by cheque/money order. If you wish to do so simply click on the "Order Credits by Mail" button, fill out the form and mail it to us with payment. Credits will not appear in your account
until we have processed your payment. We do not accept payments via credit card over the phone.
FURTHER EXPLANATION
Event Ad Boxes expire on either the scheduled end date or 7 weeks after the scheduled start date.
So for example, you posted your Event Ad today (July 23, 2009). You insert the start date for the Event Ad as September 30, 2009 and end date as June 30, 2010. This Event Ad will stay up on the site until November 18, 2009 - that's 7 weeks after the start date - that would be about 4 months of advertising.
We implimented the 7 weeks expiry system so that Event Ads (specifically YTT programs) with end dates about a year from their start date will not sitting on the site too long. We know that most YTT programs don't let students register through the duration of the training but just at the start since they will need to complete all hours to graduate from the course. So we felt it would better to remove Event Ads who's information is no longer relevant.
Another example, now if you posted an Event Ad today (July 23, 2009) with the start date as January 1, 2010 and end date as January 8, 2010. The Event Ad would stay up on the site until January 8, 2010 (it's end date). That's 5 months worth of advertising for only 1 credit.
Now 1 credit can cost $19.99 if you buy just 1 at a time, but if you purchased one of the larger packages, let's say 3 credit ($47.97). Each credit would then cost $15.99. So if we take the example above, 5 months worth of advertising would only cost $15.99. So if you know in advance that you plan on advertising many workshops with us it's always most cost effective to purchase one of the bigger credit packages.
Step 3
POSTING AN EVENT AD BOX
Now you have your credits you are ready to post your Event Ad Box.
Which type of event do you want to advertise? You can choose to post your Ad in one of the four directory sections
 Workshops & Events
Workshops & Events Abroad (which will appear in the Vacations & Tours Abroad section)
Teacher Trainings
Teacher Training Abroad
Click on the appropriate corresponding link under the Posting an Ad Event section in your admin area (as you see in the image below)
A New page will open. Use the online form to enter your events info and add your photo. Before you click "Submit" verify the information and dates you have entered to make sure it is all to your liking. Once you click submit 1 credit will be deducted from your account at this time and you will be redirected back to your main admin page. If there was an error the form page will come up again with a yellow message box with instructions on what needs to be fixed.
Under the "Edit your most recent event(s)" section your new Event Ad Box info will appear (a little down, just above the buy credits area). You will have 48 hours from the time of your initial posting to re-edit your event(s) without being charged additional credits.
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