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'''Note: This article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For information on adding creatives in [[Offerit]], please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''

[[Offerit]] contains the feature to add new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in the [[Offerit]] admin for [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] to use when promoting your offer. You can do this through the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]].

== Adding a New Creative (General) ==

In the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]], locate the Creative Type for which you wish to upload a new [[Ct#Creative|creative]]. To view your currently existing creatives or add a new creative, click the corresponding ''View Creatives'' icon.

There are 5 categories of creatives by default in [[Offerit]]: Banner Creatives, Hosted Creatives, Content Creatives, Interactive Creatives, and Page Advertisement Creatives. Each type has different fields that must be configured when adding a new creative. For more information, please see the [[#Adding a New Creative (Specific)|Adding a New Creative (Specific)]] section of this article.

On the next page, fill in all available fields in the "New Creative" box and click "Add Creative." Your new creative will now appear in the list of Creatives underneath, where you will be able to perform various actions, including editing your creative, editing your creative groups, adding a rule (publish date) for your creative, and deleting your creative.

The ''Edit Groups'' icon allows you to add or delete Creative groups, which help to categorize your creatives. You can also choose to associate the selected creative with that group.

The ''Add New Rule'' icon allows you to change the publish date of your new creative, which can also be set when adding or editing the creative itself in the "Publish Date" field.

== Adding a New Creative (Specific) ==
=== Banner Creatives Types ===

By default, this category will have three different creative types: Image Banners, Flash Banners, and Geo Targeted Banners. Click the ''View Creatives'' icon to view the currently existing creatives in that creative type. On the next page, you will find the "New ''AdName'' Creative" box, where you can upload your file and configure its settings. The available fields are:

* '''Banner''' - Choose a file from your computer or insert an image URL to upload as your creative.
* '''Alt Text''' - Displays text describing your creative.
* '''Type''' - Choose either static or animated banner.
* '''Enabled On''' - Choose which of your offers you want to enable this creative for. You can choose one offer, or all offers.
* '''Publish Date''' - Set a date for your creative to be shown with a [[Offerit Freeform Date|Freeform Date]]
* '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.



After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative", and your new creative will appear in your list of Creatives below.

=== Hosted Creatives Types ===

By default, this category will have two different creative types: Free Hosted Galleries and (Hosted) Free Offers. Click the ''View Creatives'' icon to view the currently existing creatives in that creative type. On the next page, you will find the "New FHG/HFS Creative" box, where you will be able to configure your gallery or offer and upload thumbnail images. The available fields to configure are:

* '''Name''' - The name of your FHG/HFS that will appear in the Creatives list.
* '''URL''' - The URL of your free gallery or offer.
* '''Type''' - If adding a FHG, define whether the media formats involved are pictures, videos, or mixed. If adding a HFS, define whether your offer is a free offer, or a console.
* '''# Pics/Clips''' - Specify how many pictures or video clips reside in your gallery or offer.
* '''Description''' - The description of your creative that will be used by affiliates.
* '''Thumbnail''' - Upload an image thumbnail from your hard drive, or insert an image URL to be used as a thumbnail for your creative.
* '''Enabled On''' - Choose which of your offers you want to enable this creative for. You can choose one offer, or all offers.
* '''Publish Date''' - Set a date for your creative to be shown with a [[Offerit Freeform Date|Freeform Date]]
* '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.



After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

=== Downloadable Creatives Types ===

By default this category will have three different creative types: Page Ads, Mailers, and Content. Click the ''View Creatives'' icon to view the currently existing creatives in that creative type. on the next page, you will find the "New Page Ads/Mailers/Content Creative" box, where you can upload your creatives and configure their settings. The available fields are:

* '''Name''' - The name of your creative that will appear in the creatives list.
* '''Type''' - This setting is different for all three creative types in this category
** '''Page Ads''' - Choose between a half page and a full page ad.
** '''Mailers''' - Choose between a normal mailer and a CAN-SPAM Compliant mailer.
** '''Content''' - Choose between pictures, videos, and mixed content.
* '''Content Type (Page Ads only)''' - Choose if you want an ad for an image gallery, a video gallery, a mixed gallery, a free offer, a console, or a general ad.
* '''Thumbnail (Page Ads and Mailers only)''' - Upload an image from your hard drive to be used as a thumbnail, or insert a chosen image URL.
* '''Image Zip ("Content Zip" in Content)''' - Select a .zip file to upload from your hard drive, or insert a URL for a .zip file to use as images/content for your creative.
* '''HTML Source (Page Ads and Mailers only)''' - Insert any custom HTML source code to use for your page ads or mailers.
* '''Enabled On''' - Choose which of your offers you want to enable this creative for. You can choose one offer, or all offers.
* '''Publish Date''' - Set a date for your creative to be shown with a [[Offerit Freeform Date|Freeform Date]]
* '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.



After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

=== Feeds Types ===

By default, this category will have one creative type: Feeds. Click the ''View Creatives'' icon to view the currently existing creatives in that creative type. On the next page, you will find the "New Feeds Creative" box, where you will be able to configure your news feed. The available fields to configure are:

* '''Name''' - The name of your news feed that will appear in the creatives list.
* '''Feed URL''' - Insert the URL of your news feed.
* '''Type''' - Choose what type of new feed you wish to use between RSS and ATOM.
* '''Enabled On''' - Choose which of your offers you want to enable this creative for. You can choose one offer, or all offers.
* '''Publish Date''' - Set a date for your creative to be shown with a [[Offerit Freeform Date|Freeform Date]]
* '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.



After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

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+'''Note: This is a ''general'' article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For more ''specific'' information, please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''
 [[Offerit]] contains the feature to add new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in the [[Offerit]] admin for [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] to use when promoting your offer. You can do this through the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]].

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-'''Note: This article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For more specific   information on adding creatives in [[Offerit]], please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''
+'''Note: This is a general article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For more specific information on adding creatives in [[Offerit]], please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''
 [[Offerit]] contains the feature to add new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in the [[Offerit]] admin for [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] to use when promoting your offer. You can do this through the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]].

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	After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative", and your new creative will appear in your list of Creatives below.		After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative", and your new creative will appear in your list of Creatives below.
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−	~~=== Hosted Creatives Types ===~~
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−	By default, this category will have two different creative types: Free Hosted Galleries and (Hosted) Free Offers. Click the ''View Creatives'' icon to view the currently existing creatives in that creative type. On the next page, you will find the "New FHG/HFS Creative" box, where you will be able to configure your gallery or offer and upload thumbnail images. The available fields to configure are:
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−	* '''Name''' - The name of your FHG/HFS that will appear in the Creatives list.
−	* '''URL''' - The URL of your free gallery or offer.
−	* '''Type''' - If adding a FHG, define whether the media formats involved are pictures, videos, or mixed. If adding a HFS, define whether your offer is a free offer, or a console.
−	* '''# Pics/Clips''' - Specify how many pictures or video clips reside in your gallery or offer.
−	* '''Description''' - The description of your creative that will be used by affiliates.
−	* '''Thumbnail''' - Upload an image thumbnail from your hard drive, or insert an image URL to be used as a thumbnail for your creative.
−	* '''Enabled On''' - Choose which of your offers you want to enable this creative for. You can choose one offer, or all offers.
−	* '''Publish Date''' - Set a date for your creative to be shown with a [[Offerit Freeform Date\|Freeform Date]]
−	* '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.
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−	~~[[File:Admin_New_Hosted_Creative_Type.png\|450px\|Creating a new Hosted Creative Type]]~~
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−	~~After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.~~

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 * '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.
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 After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

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 * '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.
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 After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

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-'''Note: This article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For information on adding creatives in [[Offerit]], please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''
+'''Note: This article is about adding new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in [[Offerit]]. For more specific   information on adding creatives in [[Offerit]], please go to our [[Creative Types]] wiki article and choose the specific creative you want to add.'''
 [[Offerit]] contains the feature to add new [[Ct#Creative|creatives]] in the [[Offerit]] admin for [[Ct#Affiliate|affiliates]] to use when promoting your offer. You can do this through the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]].
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 In the [[Offerit Creatives Admin|Creatives Admin]], locate the Creative Type for which you wish to upload a new [[Ct#Creative|creative]]. To view your currently existing creatives or add a new creative, click the corresponding ''View Creatives'' icon.
-There are 5 categories of creatives by default in [[Offerit]]: Banner Creatives, Hosted Creatives, Content Creatives, Interactive Creatives, and Page Advertisement Creatives. Each type has different fields that must be configured when adding a new creative. For more information, please see the [[#Adding a New Creative (Specific)|Adding a New Creative (Specific)]] section of this article.
+There are four(4) categories of creatives by default in [[Offerit]]: Banner Creatives, Content Creatives, Interactive Creatives, and Page Advertisement Creatives. Each type has different fields that must be configured when adding a new creative. For more information, please see the [[Creative Types]] article.
 On the next page, fill in all available fields in the "New Creative" box and click "Add Creative." Your new creative will now appear in the list of Creatives underneath, where you will be able to perform various actions, including editing your creative, editing your creative groups, adding a rule (publish date) for your creative, and deleting your creative.
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 The ''Add New Rule'' icon allows you to change the publish date of your new creative, which can also be set when adding or editing the creative itself in the "Publish Date" field.

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 * '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.
-[[File:File.png|450px|Creating a new Hosted Creative Type]]
+[[File:Admin_New_Hosted_Creative_Type.png|450px|Creating a new Hosted Creative Type]]
 After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative" and your new creative will appear in the list below.

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 * '''Default Group''' - Select an Creative Group for this creative to be associated with. You can create new Creative Groups by clicking the "Groups" tab at the top of the page.
-[[File:File.png|450px|Creating a new Banner Creative Type]]
+[[File:Admin_New_Banner_Creative_Type.png|450px|Creating a new Banner Creative Type]]
 After you have configured all available fields, click "Add Creative", and your new creative will appear in your list of Creatives below.