Reach millions of high-intent users searching for local businesses, services, and products. Transparent specs, powerful targeting, and measurable results.
Choose from a variety of placements designed to maximize visibility and engagement across desktop and mobile.
High-visibility static or animated banners placed in prime locations on homepage and search results.
Elevate your business profile to the top of search results with a branded card featuring rich media.
Guaranteed impressions on mobile devices with a persistent bar following the user as they scroll.
Full-screen takeover ads displayed between page loads, ideal for app installs and major launches.
Brand placement in our weekly curated newsletter sent to engaged local community members.
Contextual text links embedded within category descriptions and directory footers.
Ensure your creatives meet our requirements for optimal delivery and performance. Ads not meeting specs may be rejected.
| Format | Dimensions (px) | File Types | Max File Size | Animations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard | 728 x 90 | PNG, JPG, HTML5 | 150 KB | Yes (Max 3 loops) |
| Medium Rectangle | 300 x 250 | PNG, JPG, HTML5 | 150 KB | Yes (Max 3 loops) |
| Large Rectangle | 336 x 280 | PNG, JPG, HTML5 | 200 KB | Yes (Max 3 loops) |
| Mobile Sticky | 375 x 50 | PNG, JPG | 50 KB | No |
| Interstitial | 1080 x 1920 (Responsive) | HTML5, MP4 | 300 KB | Yes (Auto-play muted) |
| Logo (Sponsored) | 512 x 512 (Vector preferred) | PNG, SVG | 100 KB | No |
Review our acceptable use policies to ensure your campaign runs smoothly and maintains the quality of the DirConnect experience.
Ads must include a clear value proposition and CTA. Avoid vague text like "Click Here" without context.
All images must be sharp and legible at 100% scale. Pixelated or low-res assets will be rejected.
Use official brand colors and fonts. Logos must match the brand registry if applicable.
Do not use "You won!" or fake urgency. All claims must be substantiated and truthful.
Video ads must auto-play with sound muted. Sound must only play upon user interaction.
Flash and Java are deprecated. Only HTML5, PNG, JPG, and MP4 are supported.
Precision targeting options to ensure your ads reach the right audience at the right time.
Target by City, State, or Zip Code radius.
Show ads on specific directory categories (e.g., Restaurants, Plumbing).
Split budget between Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile.
Re-engage users who visited your listing but didn't convert.
Access impressions, clicks, and conversions in your dashboard.
Verified inventory ensures 100% real human traffic.
Quick answers to common questions about advertising on DirConnect.
Once creatives are approved (usually within 24-48 hours), campaigns can go live immediately. You can schedule future start dates if needed.
Our minimum campaign investment starts at $500 for display ads and $1,000 for sponsored packages. Contact sales for custom enterprise pricing.
Yes. By default, we cap frequency at 3 impressions per user per day for display ads to prevent ad fatigue. You can adjust this in your dashboard.
We provide a tracking pixel that you can place on your conversion page (e.g., thank you page). This data flows directly into the DirConnect Ads dashboard.
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