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PPD Bidding Help

The following information is designed to help you plan and execute your PPD campaign more effectively. If you are new to the program or require further assistance, please contact us.

General Help


Submitting a PPD bid
In order to participate in the PPD program, you must have a live product listing on CNET Download.com, with a current subscription to a Basic, Premium, or Free Listing Package. Submitting a Pay Per Download bid is easy and takes only minutes:
  1. Log in to your Upload.com account.
  2. Click the Manage Bids tab located in the Pay-Per-Download-Center.
  3. Choose a product that you would like to submit a PPD bid for.
  4. Enter a Completed Download Rate and Spend Cap to preview your rank.
  5. Check the boxes indicating that you agree to our terms and conditions.
  6. Confirm your bid details, enter payment information, and submit the form.

You should receive a confirmation e-mail within one hour of placing your bid. Be sure to check the PPD bidding pages regularly after placing your bid in case your estimated rank changes before the close of the bidding window. You can sign up for optional e-mail alerts to let you know if your estimated rank changes.

Monthly timeline
Each PPD campaign runs for one calendar month. Promotion begins on the first of the month and ends on either the last day of the month, or when the spend cap is hit (whichever comes first). Exact dates vary each month, but the following general timeline is used: