Launch of the Yahoo! Publisher Network Beta

[Blarian]

Just received an email from Yahoo! that they are officially launching the Yahoo! Publisher Network Beta today.

However, at this point it is on an invite only basis.

 

[GT Web]

wow, exciting news!!!

how do they pick who to give invites to?

 

[LeeD]

Their beta testing sites are likely high traffic niche sites that they have been communicating with for some time now.

 

[Blarian]

Well, to quote the first sentence of their email:

Today, Yahoo! Publisher Network launched a new self-serve platform that will provide small- and medium-sized web publishers with easy access to Yahoo! advertising and content.

It sounds to me like they are looking for the little fish to help test this, rather than just picking the biggest publishers.
Edit: DCG posted the link below where u can apply.

 

[Blarian]

From what I hear so far, they have a few 'cool' features that Adsense does not have. Such as, they allow you to transfer the balance of your publisher account to your advertising account.

 

[A D]

apply here, lower right side...

http://publisher.yahoo.com/

-=DCG=-

 

[Dimva]

Thanks for the link DCG...
Applying..
Dimva

 

[nts]

Darn, currently only open to US residents. Oh well.

 

[slavahosting]

I applied just now, anyone been accepted yet?

 

[RegFee]

I applied, but I don't really have any websites up, just parked domains, so I doubt they'll accept me. Thanks for the link though...

 

[scorpio]

thanks for the info Blarian and link DCG..

 

[EM @MAJ.com]

thanks for the info Blarian and link DCG..

I've got this update as well last night. Looking forward to integrate their ads to my business.

Cheers,
Em

 

[slavahosting]

as soon as someone gets accepted please post full detailed review.

 

[slavahosting]

Got e-mail that I was accepted in BETA, they gave me a link that is good for one account, kinda reminds me of the gmail invites.

First problem was they made me make a new Yahoo ID, didn't let me use the old one, and I am having trouble logging in, it says my username and password is correct, but I have not validated my e-mail. I never received an e-mail asking me to click on a link to validate. Waiting on Yahoo support to clear up issue.

 

[Steen]

Got e-mail that I was accepted in BETA, they gave me a link that is good for one account, kinda reminds me of the gmail invites.

First problem was they made me make a new Yahoo ID, didn't let me use the old one, and I am having trouble logging in, it says my username and password is correct, but I have not validated my e-mail. I never received an e-mail asking me to click on a link to validate. Waiting on Yahoo support to clear up issue.

Did they require a SSN/EIN upon creation?

 

[cyphix]

Awesome..... this is great news for publishers!!!! :-D

 

[gariben]

I also got the Yahoo email yesterday and I'm sensing that are about to open to public.

 

[slavahosting]

This is only BETA at this point, the public release is "aimed" at end in late December. This is according to the rep I spoke with on phone. As for the problem I stated earlier the rep told me due to a server error the confirmation e-mail will be delayed 24-48 hours.

As soon as I log in I'll post a full review here.

 

[Blarian]

I was approved as well today. I'm logging in right now...

 

[Blarian]

Did they require a SSN/EIN upon creation?

Yes, they do.

Wow, this reminds me a lot of Google...

I have their ad code on one of my sites: http://www.actorsforum.com

I'll see how it goes compared to Google.