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How do I pay?
Who can register as a "retailer"?
Is there a time limit on my sale?
Can I list all my branches/franchisees?
What functionality is available for retailers?
What are the benefits of using Bargainz?
How can I maximise my success on Bargainz?
How do I prepare my logos and photos?
 
 

How much does this service cost?

Until December 5, 2008, we have a promotional offer whereby retailers may advertise their sale for only $25, for up to 31 days. Sales must begin before 31st December to qualify. Thereafter, the standard rate card applies until March 2009, as follows:

Sale Days Rate
Up to 3 days $25.00
4-6 days $40.00
7-10 days $70.00
11-14 days $80.00
15-31 days $90.00

Additional Promotion Opportunities:

Promo Rate  
Highlighted Listing $25.00/sale View example
127 x 87 Brand Swatch $40.00/sale View example
468 x 60 Sitewide Banner at the top of every page $399.00/month View example

Remember, that 5% of your listing fee goes to a charity of your choice and your company will receive additional exposure on our charities page along with the total amount you have donated to charity to date.

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How do I pay?

We will invoice you. Your payment options include cheque and online banking. Invoices must be settled within 7 days of the commencement of your sale listing. In future, we will have online credit card processing facilities so you can pay as you go, if you so choose.

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Who can register as a "retailer"?

Any genuine retailer whose main business operates out of physical retail premises. The idea of this service is to promote bricks-and-mortar stores. Not included are any solely online "stores", i.e. businesses which operate purely on the internet through ecommerce sites or on auction sites. However, provision is also made for companies that offer services that aren't traditionally presented through a physical store or premises, such as internet service providers or hosting companies.

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Is there a time limit on my sale?

Most sales are for a limited time period, so we would expect to see sales being registered that were for a limited time, typically not more than one month. The idea of this service is to promote genuine limited-period sales where shoppers can expect to get a good deal for a limited time.

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Can I list all my branches/franchisees for the price of a single ad?

You may list as many branches as you like for the single sale price. Franchisors can include individual franchisees in their ads for the price of the single ad as long as ALL franchisee branches are included in the sale.  An extra fee of $20 per branch applies if the sale does not include ALL franchisees. 

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What functionality is available for retailers?

You can currently do the following:

Create and manage your own company profile:

Manage your company details

Manage your company branches

Manage your company logos

Manage your own sale listing online, through your own administration area:

Upload and manage up to 8 photos relating to each sale.

Add up to 3 categories and 9 subcategories for your retailer profile and each of your sales

Add and edit sales copy

Upload your sale catalogue or allow shoppers to visit your online catalogues page

Promote your sale by choosing a featured listing

Add a Shopper listing:

Create a shopper profile so you can enjoy the discounts from other retailers

Manage your shopper profile as with your retailer profile

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What are the benefits of using Bargainz?

Bargainz simply lists sales, nothing else. This focused approach brings an audience of shoppers with only one thing in mind - finding a bargain. Look at what you currently pay for other forms of less targeted advertising and compare it to the small fee you pay for listing on Bargainz.

Bargainz is a response to the plethora of online purchasing method, which affects traffic through your retail stores. Bargainz helps tip the balance back the other way. So, if you're having a sale, chances are that we will help make it a great success.

Bargainz management is also greatly interested in charity work. That's why we donate a portion of all revenue to charities, which you select when you register your sale.

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How can I maximise my success on Bargainz?

Select your keywords carefully when you register your sale. Many shoppers use the keyword search functionality on the homepage so choose keywords that shoppers are likely to enter.

You can also take advantage of our additional promotional opportunities to maximise brand awareness and visibility of your sale:

Promo Rate  
Highlighted Listing $25.00/sale View example
127 x 87 Brand Swatch $40.00/sale View example
468 x 60 Sitewide Banner at the top of every page $399.00/month View example

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How do I prepare my logos and photos

Preparing your company logo:

When you register your company, you have the option of uploading up to two logos according to their application in the bargainz listings:

  • Logo1 is used as the main logo everywhere except for featured promotion spots. For example, this logo would appear in your sale detail page, which shoppers access by clicking through from your listing.

  • Logo2 is for featured listings which appear in the right-hand column of the website. For featured listings, our designers will prepare your logo for you in terms of size and any special finishing required.

Don't be too concerned; upload your logos as they are. Our designers will take care of any necessary preparation for use on bargainz.co.nz. Our work simply involves reducing the width (and proportionally, the height) of the logos to fit their expected positions on the website. We do not alter the logos in any other way. You are free at any stage to comment on how your logos and photos look and upload new ones or ask us to change them for you.

Preparing your sale photos:

  • When you register your sale, you have the option of uploading up to eight photos relevant to your sale. These would generally be assumed to be product photos. If possible, try to keep these as square as possible in terms of proportion.

Again, don't worry too much as we are happy to take care of the prepartion of photos for best display.

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