EldridgeBidReporter.com Online Ad Placement Instructions:

1) If this is your first time placing ads online at EldridgeBidReporter.com you you will need to register by following the link that says "First time placing ads with EldridgeBidReporter.com? Click here to register.". Otherwise you can login at the prompt and use the navigation bar near the bottom of the page to navigate through steps 6, 7, 8 & 9.

2) When registering you will need to enter your email address, create a username & password. Then click the button labeled "Register". Be sure to document your username & password for future use.

3) If your registration was successful you will be prompted to click the link labeled "Go To Ad Profile Form".

4) The Ad Profile Form is where you will enter your company contact information & create your ad profile. By entering contact & generic ad information at this step you will save time in the future. The ad profile can be updated later if changes are necessary.

5) If your registration was successful you will be prompted to click the link labeled "Go To Ad Order Form".

6) Your profile information should automatically appear on the Ad Order Form. You will then need to insure the information is correct for your advertisement. When you are sure the information is correct click "Preview Ad".

7) The Ad Preview should appear on the right-side of your browser. At this stage you should proof your billing information & advertisement information very carefully. Then select the publication(s) you would like your advertisement to appear in. The advertisement will appear online, as well as, in the printed version of the publication(s) you select. The following is a publication schedule:

• California Bid Bulletin - A Weekly TRADE & FOCUS publication. Published "Every" friday.
• MWDVBE Weekly- A Weekly TRADE & FOCUS publication. Published "Every" monday.
• California Bid Register Daily- A Daily TRADE & FOCUS publication. Published "Everyday".

..after selecting the publication(s) you will then click the button labeled "Calculate Ad".

8) This page will show your Billing Information (i.e. Order total, etc..). Proof this information carefully & click the button labeled "Submit Ad". (You will be invoiced the amount shown at this step)

9) If your ad was successfully place you will be prompted to click the link "View Ad Affidavit" where you can print a copy for your records.

If you have any problems or questions regarding placing an ad online please call 916.444.7618 or email ads@EldridgeBidReporter.com