Frequently Asked Questions

1.How do I sign up for ADBuilderHQ?
2.How much does it cost and how do I pay for it?
3.How long does it take to make an ad, flyer, or posters?
4.Can I print more than one?
5.What type of printer do I need?
6.How do I save my finished ad and get it to a print shop?
7.What type of Internet connection and browser do I need?
8.Do I need to install software?
9.Can I pick how many products I want on a page?
10.Can I pick the design of my ad?
11.What if I can't find an item I want to advertise?
12.What if my session times out?
13.Can I save an ad and go back to it later?
14.How do I enter a price for the product I want to sell?
15.How do I request a custom template?
16.How do I request a custom image with my store information?

1.How do I sign up for ADBuilderHQ?

In order to use ADBuilderHQ, an online registration form must be completed. Registration can be done by clicking the "Get Registered" link.

2.How much does it cost and how do I pay for it?

Annual cost to use ADBuilderHQ is $25.00. Once the fee has been paid, using either a Credit Card or Debit Card, you will have unlimited access to create Ads, Flyers, Stuffers, and Posters for 12 months. At the end of the 12 month period, you will be reminded of your renewal.

3.How long does it take to make an ad, flyer, or posters?

The whole process of creating new marketing materials should take between 10 and 30 minutes. Production time is determined by the number of items being included in the created materials.

4.Can I print more than one?

Yes. After your finished material has been downloaded, you can print as many copies as needed, either from your own printer or at a local print center.

5.What type of printer do I need?

Any laser or inkjet printer that is able to accept PDF files.

6.How do I save my finished ad and get it to a print shop?

Once you have created your ad, you must download it onto your computer (it will be a PDF file). From there you can save it to an external flash drive or burn it to a CD. Simply bring the flash drive or CD to the print shop, and they will open the file and print it for you. Or you may click the FedEx/Kinko's link. The FedEx/Kinko's web page will guide you through a simple process to upload your ad for printing and delivery to any location you request.

7.What type of Internet connection and browser do I need?

It is recommended that you have a fast Internet connection. Cable modem or DSL are the best. You will experience slower downloads if you are using a dialup connection.

ADBuilderHQ is compatible with the following Internet browsers:

Windows 2000/XP:

Internet Explorer 6.0 or above.
Netscape 7.1
Firefox 1.5

Mac OS X:

Netscape 7.2
Firefox 2.0.4
Safari 2.0.4

8.Do I need to install software?

Most ADBuilderHQ users will not need to install any software. However, in order to view the final version of materials, in PDF format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Newer computers and newer versions of web browsers come with the Reader already installed as a plug-in (a small helping program) for your web browser. If you do not have the Reader at all, or if you have a version EARLIER than version "6.0", you will need to download the latest FREE version of Acrobat Reader. It is important to download the version of Acrobat Reader that matches your operating system.

You will find this free program along with installation instructions here.

9.Can I pick how many products I want on a page?

Yes. Each design has different item-counts in various layouts.

10.Can I pick the design of the ad?

Yes. There are different designs ranging from Gun Sales to Accessories.

11.What if I can't find an item I want to advertise?

If you cannot find the product your looking for in the database, click "Add Custom Product" and you can create a product with an image. The image file must be in jpeg format and cannot be larger then 2 MB.

12.What if my session times out?

If you leave your computer in the middle of creating an ad, after 30 minutes of idle time, your session will time out and you will be asked to login again. The ad you were working on will be saved in your My Flyer, My Sign or My Poster list. The information will be saved as far as the last step you have completed.

13.Can I save an ad and go back to work on it later?

Yes. Once you have completed a step and selected "Continue" your work will automatically be saved as far as that step. If you close ADBuilderHQ and want to return to the ad you were working on, you must login again and click on "My Flyers", "My Signs" or "My Posters" at the top of the page. You should then see a list of your existing ads and can find the ad you want to continue building.

14.How do I enter a price for the product I want to sell?

In Step 4 for Flyers and Step 3 for Shelf Signs and Posters you will key in the price for each product. Make sure to place a $ or (¢) if you would like to display this symbol with your price. The (¢) symbol can be copied and pasted next to your price. See help text on this step to copy the cent (¢) symbol.

15.How do I request a custom template?

If you can't find a template design that you like, you can order a custom template design just for your store. Simply select the "Can't find the design you like" link and enter your template request. The ADBuilderHQ support team will contact you within 24 hours. Custom templates can be any size you would like and cost $100.

16.How do I request a custom image with my store information?

To order a custom image (footer or imprint) simply select the Click Here link on Step 2 when you are building a Flyer. The ADBuilderHQ support team will contact you within 24 hours. You will be asked for a store logo and the information that you would like to see on your footer. The fee to have Custom Images created is $40.