Stores Common Questions

Q: What are Ad Credits?
A: Ad Credits are the currency of our site. The cost of an ad in our system is displayed by the number of ad credits. The ad cost is determined by the area you advertise in, and the style of the ad. Ads styles are commonly offered in 3 ways, Basic, Enhanced or Premium. Each of these ad styles range by features and the number of ad credits required.
Q: What are Ad Credit Packages?
A: Ad Credits are sold in packages. These packages range in size by the number of ad credits. Discounts are offered for larger packages. After you purchase an ad credit package, the credits reside in your account and are available for any type of advertising in our system.
Q: Why does the store have a monthly ad credit cost?
A: Stores are like another type of ad in our system. Each of the store styles are determined by the number of ad credits.
Q: Why do you suggest an ad credit package that has more ad credits than the store requires?
A: For any of your products to appear in your store and throughout the system you will need to place an ad for the item. The packages we suggest for each store style will allow you maintain your store and place a sufficient amount of product ads.
Q: Can I purchase a different size package other than what you recommend?
A: Yes, but you need to make sure that you have enough ad credits for your store and what you plan to advertise. To help determine the number of ads you can place with each package click on "How to use ad credits" in the Guides area of this page.
Q: What if I want to place more Ads, but don’t have enough ad credits?
A: If you run out of ad credits, you can purchase additional ad credit packages.
Q: Can I carry used ad credits over to the next month?
A: Yes, any unused credits can be carried over and applied to future advertising.
Q: What are the primary differences between a wholesale and Retail Store?
A: Retail stores are for people and businesses that want to sell to the general public. Wholesale stores are designed for businesses and want to distribute their merchandise to other businesses.
Q: I only have a couple items. Can I still open a Wholesale store?
A: Yes, you can open a Wholesale store even if you only have one item. These stores are a great way for businesses looking to develop sales channels for their products.
Q: Can I open more than 1 store?
A: Yes, you can open as many stores as you can support?
Q: Can I open both a Retail and a Wholesale store?
A: Yes, if you want to sell your products through different sales channels.