Getting Started with the AdVantage Program

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1 Getting Started with the AdVantage Program

2 MORE MARKETING TOOLS THAN EVER! Direct Mail Cards Thank You Cards Lead Generator Cards Magnets & More Magnets System and Thermostat Stickers Door Hangers Yard Signs Vehicle Decals Websites & Brochures Websites 2 Brochure Types Dealer and Choices (Good, Better, Best) Link to Dealer Locator

3 Secure Dealer Log In 1. To log in, simply click the Secure Dealer Login button at the top of the GoTempstar site. 2. When the login window opens, enter your Phone # and Password in the spaces provided. *If you are a first time user, click the blue link. But if you are unsure, please contact AdVantage Support at for login information. 3. Click the AdVantage Portal link to go to your site.

4 Control Panel Top 6! 1. Profile Update company information and upload your logos for post cards, magnets, door hangers, and yard signs. 2. Customer List Load a customer one at a time or upload a list from sources such as QuickBooks, Excel, etc. 3. Post Cards Send Thank You and Lead Generation cards. 4. Magnets And More Order Magnets, Stickers, Door Hangers, Yard Signs and Vehicle Decals. 5. Websites Purchase a Website or link your own website to the Tempstar Dealer Locator. 6. Brochures Order Dealer and/or Choices editable brochure.pdf files. Take the files to your favorite printer or order copies through AdVantage.

5 AdVantage Ad Builder Customize your direct mail or add text and logos to Magnets and Yard Signs using the AdVantage Ad Builder. Choose from Banners, Text, Coupons & Graphics 1. Move objects around the template. 2. Click on Edit to resize graphics. 3. Use editor to add or change text in text boxes and coupons. 4. Click to Resize text box to make text fit your space.

6 Own the Neighborhood Send Neighbor Network and Promo Cards to generate new customers! Send Thank You and Reminder Cards to keep current customers! 5.5 x 8.5 in. Use mapping features or a current customer s address to target neighborhoods! *Mapping not available in Canada 4 x 6 in.

7 Keep Your Company Name in front of Homeowners with Magnets and Stickers Stickers are sold in sheets of 8 stickers. Individual stickers are approximately 2 x 3 in x 3 in. Add Your Company Logo to Magnets Thermostat Stickers also available!

8 Put Your Company Name in Front of Neighbors with Yard Signs and Door Hangers Two-sided Yard Signs - stakes included. 4 x 12 in. 24 x 18 in. Now Add Your Company Logo to Yard Signs Go to your AdVantage site for logo specifications! Slot for a Business Card, Magnet, or Coupon

9 Put Your Company Name in Front of Thousands with Vehicle Decals Choose from four packages: Van Complete Package with Windows Van Complete Package No Windows Pickup Complete Package Box Truck Complete Package Packages include decals for both sides and rear of vehicle.

10 Help Homeowners Find You with a Website or Dealer Locator Link Websites: Select a Personal URL Search Engine Optimization Tagged with keywords for online consumer searches. Registered and indexed with Google. Top Priority on Tempstar Dealer Locator Facebook/Twitter Links and Logos Utility Company Rebate Links Already have your own website? No problem simply link your website to the Tempstar Dealer Locator.

11 Present a Professional Image of your Company with Dealer and Choices Brochure Files Dealer Brochures Tell your homeowners about your business, your services, available products, and payment options. *Editable four-page.pdf files you can take to your favorite printer or order copies through AdVantage! Choices Brochures Share product options with your homeowners in a Good-Better-Best format.

12 Things you need to know... AdVantage is a Windows-based program and will not work properly on a Mac. Use Internet Explorer 7 or higher. AdVantage will not work properly on Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Netscape, etc. If you are using IE 8 or higher, click on Compatibility View in Tools drop-down. Click on My Profile and review your dealership information. This information will print on the address side of the post cards. Upload your logo by clicking View or Upload a Logo link in your profile. Pay close attention to the logo specifications to ensure proper printing. Make sure your Pop-up Blockers are turned off by clicking on Tools, selecting Pop-up Blocker, and then clicking Turn Off Pop-up Blocker or adding the AdVantage site to the allowed sites window under Pop-up Blocker Settings. If you click I Am Done, Show Me a Proof after building your card and nothing happens, you may have a hidden pop-up blocker. Try holding the Control Key (Ctrl) down when you click I Am Done, Show Me a Proof and continue to hold the Ctrl key until the proof window opens. For questions or training, contact AdVantage Support at: support@acmarketing.biz