Step By Step For Beginners
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Choose the right product for you

Are you testing the waters in the online advertising world? Then you'll want a FREE listing.
Are you ready to get the maximum exposure, putting your business ahead of the rest? Then you'll want a Enhanced listing.

Create a business account

1. Go to http://www.bubhub.com.au/directory/members/user_account_add.php
2. Complete the 'Business Account Registration' on that page by filling out the details and pressing 'Submit'.
3. Confirm your business account -
   A confirmation email from The Bub Hub will be sent to the email address you entered when creating a business account in the previous step. In the email is your username and a confirmation link. Click this to confirm your business account creation.
4. Save your details -
   Print the confirmation email and store it in a safe place. Ensure you record your username and password.

Log in to your business account

1. Log in by going to http://www.bubhub.com.au/directory/members/index.php
2. If you haven't done so, bookmark this page in your browser, so you can return easily.
3. Enter the username and password you specified when you created your business account. Show me where >
   If you've forgotten your password, you can request a new one http://www.bubhub.com.au/directory/members/user_password_remind.php

Create a free listing

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Get a FREE listing' link.
2. Fill out the listing details and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Free listings can take up to 2 weeks to process (as long as they meet the criteria).

Create an enhanced listing

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Get an Enhanced Listing' link.
2. There are two Enhanced listing options, each with a different payment period and pricing. Select the Enhanced listing option that is most appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
   Show me what the options look like >
3. Fill out the Enhanced listing details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon . (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Your Enhanced listing will be made live ASAP after payment is received.

Create a new stuff ad

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Create New Listing / Advertisement' on the left.
2. There are two new stuff [showcase] ad options, each with different payment periods and pricing. Select the new stuff [showcase] ad option that is appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Fill out the new stuff [showcase] ad details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon. (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Your new stuff [showcase] ad will be made live after payment is received.

Create a sales, discounts & vouchers ad

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Create New Listing / Advertisement' on the left.
2. There are two sales, discounts & vouchers ad options, each with different payment periods and pricing. Select the sales, discounts & vouchers ad option that is appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Fill out the sales, discounts & vouchers ad details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon. (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Your sales, discounts & vouchers ad will be made live after payment is received.

Create a newsletter email ad

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Create New Listing / Advertisement' on the left.
2. There are multiple newsletter email ad options for different months. Select the newsletter email ad option that is most appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Fill out the newsletter email ad details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon. (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Your newsletter email ad will be placed in the newsletter layout after payment is received.

Create a targeted email

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Create New Listing / Advertisement' on the left.
2. There are multiple targeted email options. Select the targeted email option that is appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Fill out the targeted email details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon. (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Organise your assets (text and images etc) and deliver them to us. See this document for details on asset requirements.
10. We'll send you a proof of the email, for you to confirm.
11. We send the email on the designated date.

Create a national package

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'Create New Listing / Advertisement' on the left.
2. There are multiple national package ad options, each with a different payment period and pricing. Select the national package ad option that is most appropriate for you and press the 'Submit' button.
3. Fill out the national package ad details and press the 'Submit' button.
4. Select your payment method and press the 'Submit' button.
5. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
6. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
7. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon. (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
8. Pay the invoice.
9. Your national package ad will be made live ASAP after payment is received.

Create a custom / tailored package

1. Figure out what you would like to achieve from The Bub Hub. We have great advertising options that span a range of time frames and affordability. Some options include -
   1. Enhanced Listings - great for a permanent presence on our site
   2. Short term options such as Feature Space, New Stuff or Sales, Discounts and Samples Listings which will get in front of targeted viewers
   3. Email options such as your own Targeting Emails, graphical ads on our monthly newsletter, or sponsorship of the 40 week pregnancy emails
2. Call us or email us - we can discuss these types of things with you and work out the most effective strategy to get you maximum results. By calling us, you'll save yourself time and confusion. Our motto is to help you 'Immediately, if not sooner.'
   Ph: (07) 3862 4491
   Email: info@bubhub.com.au

Upgrade a free listing to an enhanced listing

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'View Upgradable Listings' link on the left.
2. Choose the listing you want to upgrade by clicking the 'Upgrade' icon on the right of that listing .
3. If you get a message saying 'An order with due invoices may not be changed. All due invoices must be paid first' you need to pay your outstanding invoices before you can upgrade.
   For help see Advertising - Step By Step For Beginners - Pay an invoice
4. Select the Enhanced Listing payment option from the upgrade list, then press 'Submit.'
5. Select the payment method you would like to use, then press 'Submit.'
6. Review the payment instructions. (Similar instructions are also on your invoice.)
7. Click the 'View Invoices' link on the left.
8. Find the appropriate invoice, and in the 'Manage' column, click the corresponding 'Print' icon . (It's a good idea to print the invoice for your records.)
9. Pay the invoice.
10. After we receive your payment, we will upgrade your listing.
11. Once upgraded, your ad will now have more features, such as a long description, listing description, images etc.
    For instructions on how to edit these, see Advertising - Step By Step For Beginners - Edit Listing / Ad and Advertise - Step By Step For Beginners - Adding images to your image gallery

Pay an invoice

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, click the 'View Invoices' link
2. View the invoice you want to pay by pressing the 'Print' icon on the right
3. This will open a printable invoice with all payment information in it. Please pay using these details.

Edit a listing / ad

1. Once you're logged in to your business account, and click 'View Listings / Ads' on the left.
2. Edit your listing / ad from the list by clicking the 'Edit' icon .
3. Fill out the details and save your changes by pressing the 'Submit' button.

Add Images

1. If you have an Enhanced Listing, you can upload 5 images to your image gallery. These can only be in .gif, .jpg, or .png format.
2. Once you're logged in to your business account, click 'View Listings / Advertisements' on the left.
3. Find the Enhanced Listing you want to add images to.
   Click the 'Images' icon .
4. Click the 'Add Image' link.
5. Fill out the details and press the 'Submit' button.
   Your image is uploaded. Continue this process for all your images.
   
6. You can edit or delete images. On the right of each image is an edit icon and a delete icon to do this.