Keeping your Alignable Ad fresh is one of the easiest ways to stay visible and drive engagement in your communities. Regular updates ensure your message stays relevant and helps you get the most out of your sponsorship.
Why It’s Important to Update Your Ad
Your ad appears in active community spaces and weekly publications, so keeping it current can directly impact how many people engage with your business.
Updating your ad helps you:
- Highlight new products, services, or promotions
- Keep your messaging clear and relevant
- Improve visibility in community feeds and publications
- Increase engagement with a more compelling offer
As a best practice, update your ad every 2 to 3 weeks to keep it performing well.
How to Update Your Alignable Ad
Follow these steps to edit your ad:
Step 1: Go to the Advertise Section
- Log into your Alignable account
- Click on the My Business dropdown
- Select Advertise
Step 2: Find Your Active Ad
- Scroll down to view the communities where your ads are running
- Select the ad you want to update
Step 3: Click “Edit Ad”
- Click the Edit Ad button to open the editor
Step 4: Choose Your Ad Type
You can update your ad to focus on what matters most right now. Options include:
- Ad Buddy - Generate a Custom Ad using Alignable's Tools
- Product or Service
- Recommendation spotlight
- Your business profile
- Promotion or special offer
Step 5: Customize Your Ad
- Select your product or service if applicable
- Add or generate an image
- Write a short, attention-grabbing headline
- Add a clear, easy-to-understand description
As you make changes, you’ll see a real-time preview of your ad on the right-hand side.
Step 6: Save Your Changes
- Click Save once you’re finished
- Your updated ad will go live in your communities within seconds
Important Timing for Weekly Visibility
Alignable features ads in its weekly publication sent out on Sundays.
To be included:
- Make sure your ad is updated by 12:00 PM Eastern on Friday
Pro Tips for Better Results
- Keep your headline short and attention-grabbing
- Focus your message on one clear offer
- Use simple, easy-to-understand language
- Refresh your ad every few weeks to stay relevant
- Preview your ad to make sure it looks great before saving