Overture is a pay per click search engine, where you can bid for top rankings in search results of major search engines and web sites, including Yahoo!, MSN, AltaVista, AllTheWeb, Dogpile, CNN, and ESPN.
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Features:
Pay per click through (visitor).
Guaranteed top rankings in search results of major search engines and web sites.
Listings are also displayed in major content partner sites.
Delivers over 215 million targeted leads each month.
Reach 80% of active internet users.
Benefits:
Only pay when potential customers click through to your site.
Lets you buy guaranteed top rankings in major search engines.
You can receive a lot of targeted customers within days of advertising.
Lets you maximize your return on investment by knowing exactly how much each visitor costs.
Review:
Overture is the original pay per click search engine. It basically created the market.
If you want to generate a lot of visitors quickly, then Overture is the place to advertise in. The only limit is the size of your wallet.
Overture has a huge distribution network, claiming to reach 80% of internet users. Its major distribution partners include popular search engines, web portals and web sites, such as Yahoo!, MSN, AltaVista, AllTheWeb, Dogpile, CNN, and ESPN.
If you don't have the time or experience, Overture even helps you put together an ad compaign for a one-off fee of $199.
The interface is functional, although a bit "clunky" in my opinion. If you want high volume, targeted traffic, then advertise in Overture. I highly recommend it!
Ranked #1 Internet company in BusinessWeek's 2002 "Tech 100 Index."
Format:
Online subscription service.
Require:
Internet connection and credit card.
Costs:
$199* - Fast Track - Expert assistance for up to 100 search terms along with search term selection, titles, descriptions, bid amounts, and budget management. Automatic editorial approval. 3 business day turnaround.
No fee* - Self Serve - Build your own search term list, write your own titles and descriptions, and set your own bid amounts. 5 business day turnaround.
* A non-refundable $50 deposit will be applied to click throughs, with a $20 minimum monthly spend, and a minimum bid of $0.10 per click through.
Click the following link to receive a $10 credit; enough for up to 100 leads/visitors. This special offer is not advertised publicly on the Overture site.
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