How to Buy Coins, Run Sponsored Ads & Boost Visibility on GetNomics (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Step 1: Navigating to Promotional & Campaign Requests

Start on your Business Dashboard for your enterprise (e.g. Apex Precision Locksmith & Security). Look at the left sidebar menu and click on Requests (icon: megaphone). This is your centralized command center for creating sponsored ads, reviewing impression metrics, and configuring community campaigns.

Step 2: Understanding Anti-Abuse Qualification

If you are creating campaigns for the first time, you will notice a prominent yellow notice: Campaign Qualification Status. To protect the marketplace from automated spam and fake impression farming, merchants must meet two baseline criteria:

Pro-Tip: You can also earn Nomic Coins across GetNomics by completing community review tasks, participating in bounties, and staying active!

Step 3: Exiting Business Area to Universal Wallet

To fund your account, scroll to the bottom of the left sidebar and click on Exit Business Area (amber highlight). This transitions your console back to the universal Member Dashboard. In the sidebar, click on Buy Coins (/dashboard/wallet/) to open your universal Nomic Coins ledger and deposit terminal.

Step 4: Purchasing 300 Nomic Coins ($3.00 USD) via Card Checkout

In the Buy Nomic Coins section, scroll down to 2. Or Enter Custom Amount:

• Custom Amount Input: Enter 3 ($3.00 USD).
• Live Order Summary: Notice the instant breakdown: 🪙 +300 NC delivered, $3.00 USD base value, and 0% platform fee.
• 1-Click Checkout: Click the red button 🔒 Pay $3.00 USD with Card.
• Secure Gateway: Enter your card number, expiry date (MM/YY), and CVC in the 256-bit encrypted Flutterwave gateway.

Upon confirmation, an instant green alert notifies you: "🎉 Payment successful! 300 Nomic Coins have been added to your wallet." Your active wallet balance is credited immediately with zero waiting period.

Step 5: Launching Multi-Channel Sponsored Ads (Business, Product & Article)

Return to your store: click My Businesses → select Apex Precision Locksmith & Security → click Requests. With your account fully qualified, you can now launch targeted ads across all three placements:

1. Business Profile Placement: Select Business Profile → Target Views: 5 → Total Budget: 5.00 NC → Click Submit & Escrow Ad Bid.
2. Featured Product Placement: Select Product → choose Apex SecurePro Smart Biometric Deadbolt Lock → Target Views: 5 → Total Budget: 5.00 NC → Click Submit & Escrow Ad Bid.
3. Buyer Guide Article Placement: Select Article → choose Top 5 Home Security Upgrades for Dallas Homeowners → Target Views: 5 → Total Budget: 5.00 NC → Click Submit & Escrow Ad Bid.

Step 6: Moderation Review & Live Insights via "Preview Rank"

All ad requests undergo a swift safety review by our moderation team (typically 24 to 48 hours) to ensure trust and adherence to community guidelines. Once approved, the status switches to green Approved badges in your Sponsored Ad Requests History table:

• Ranking Badges: Check your live ranking pills: 🏆 Cat #1 (Category Rank #1) and 📍 Country #1 (United States Rank #1).
• ⚡ Boost Bid: Click this button whenever you want to inject additional coins into an active campaign to outrank competing bids.
• Preview Rank (Insights): Click Preview Rank on any ad row to launch your dedicated insights page—showing exact category position, impression delivery logs, click-through rates (CTR%), and simulated live banner cards!

Step 7: Public Storefront Tour (Viewing Your Live Ads)

Visit the public GetNomics platform to experience your active campaigns from a buyer's perspective:

• Homepage Placement: Your business appears in the inline Sponsored Business Banner complete with red Sponsored badge, Dallas location tag, and direct Visit Business ↗ call-to-action!
• Marketplace Placement: Your Apex SecurePro Smart Deadbolt is showcased in the floating Sponsored Product Widget with real-time pricing and direct order links.
• Articles Directory Placement: Your Dallas security guide is featured in the top Sponsored Article Bar, positioning your company as the authoritative local industry leader.