Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Twitterer to advertise on Magpie?
The simple answer to this is no. While Magpie utilises the feeds of Twitterers to convey your brand messages, you don't have to be a Twitterer yourself.
I am a Magpie-Twitterer, can I also be an advertiser?
Yes, many of our Magpie-Twitterers also have business that they want to promote. You can also use your earnings from your Magpie-Twitterer account if you want.
What do I need to sign up as an advertiser?
It is really easy to get started with Magpie. All you need to sign up is your email address and a Paypal account. Click here to get started.
How much does it cost?
You are able to run a campaign with Magpie for as little as $ 20.00. Magpie enables you to define how much you want to spend for: an entire campaign; per day; and even per keyword, placing the budgetary control entirely in your hands.
How do I pay for my tweets?
Magpie campaigns can be paid for via Paypal. It's simple, you decide how much you want to deposit and then click on the "Pay In" button. Magpie will automatically take you to Paypal where you can securely access your account. Once you have completed your transaction, Paypal will automatically divert you back to your account page at Magpie.
How should I write my campaign?
It's really important to keep your message conversational. Twitter is not the forum for the 'hard sell.' Think about the sorts of conversations your potential customers would be having - how can you involve yourself in this? Also, be sure to add a link somewhere in your ad to help people find out more. Links in Magpie-tweet messages should contain a plain link starting with http://... Magpie cannot post messages which contain HTML links such as <a href=...
When do I need to pay for my campaign?
Magpie works on a prepaid system. This means that your Magpie account needs to have enough funds to cover your campaign. Should your funds run out before you hit your set campaign budget, then your campaign will be paused and you will be notified.
How do I pause a campaign?
To pause a campaign you need to be logged into your Magpie advertiser dashboard. Simply click on the Dashboard tab. Within this tab you will see a list of all your campaigns. By clicking on the tick next to a campaign ad you can de-activate it. Don't worry, you can also re-activate the campaign by checking this box again.
Can I cancel my account if I change my mind and don't want to use Magpie anymore?
While we will be sad to see you go, closing your Magpie account is really simple. All you need to do is navigate yourself to the Settings tab within your Magpie advertiser account. We'd appreciate you gave us a quick reason as to why, then hit the "Delete Account Forever" button and your account will be terminated.
What sorts of ads can be published through Magpie?
Magpie is committed to providing a reputable service to our advertisers and twitterers. As such, we will not publish messages that promote or contain any of the following: Adult goods and services; Affiliates; Anti and violence; Body parts, Borrowed content; Bulk marketing tools (SPAM); Cable descramblers and black boxes; Child pornography; Copyright unlocking devices; Counterfeit and unauthorized goods; Dialers; Drug test circumvention aids; Drug and drug paraphernalia; Duplication and mirror sites; False representation; Gaming/gambling; Government IDs or documents; Hacking and cracking materials; Illegal good and services; Keyword Stuffing; Miracle cures; Multi-level marketing; Personal information; Prescription drugs or pharmacies; Pyrotechnic devices and hazardous materials; Weapons; Harvesting of email addresses and other personal details; and Wholesale currency.