FAQ: AI Advertising & Monetization Questions

What is PromptBid?

PromptBid is the Ad Exchange for AI Applications. It's a real-time bidding platform that connects AI app builders with advertisers who want to reach their users. Using OpenRTB 2.6 standards, PromptBid enables contextual ad auctions that optimize for both user experience and advertiser ROI.

How does PromptBid work?

When a user interacts with an AI app, PromptBid's SDK captures conversation metadata (categories, keywords, topics). This triggers a real-time auction where advertisers bid for the impression. The highest bidder's ad is displayed to the user in real-time. The revenue is split with 60% to the builder on the free tier (40% platform), scaling to 75% for enterprise builders (1M+ impressions/month).

Is PromptBid free to use?

PromptBid is free to integrate for builders. We only take a commission from the ad revenue generated. Advertisers pay for impressions on a cost-per-impression (CPM) or cost-per-click (CPC) basis depending on their campaign configuration. No monthly fees or setup costs.

What AI apps are supported?

PromptBid works with any AI application that can integrate our SDK. This includes LLM chat apps, coding assistants, writing tools, research platforms, and any other AI-powered application. Our SDK is available for web, mobile, and server-side implementations.

How is my data protected?

PromptBid is privacy-first . We only collect conversation metadata (categories and keywords) - never personally identifiable information. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 standards.

Is PromptBid's platform open source?

Our SDK and client libraries are open source on GitHub. The core platform infrastructure remains proprietary to ensure reliability and security. All open source components are available under permissive licenses for transparency and community contribution.

How do I integrate PromptBid into my app?

Integration is simple: 1) Sign up as a builder, 2) Install our SDK via npm or script tag, 3) Initialize with your publisher ID, 4) Configure ad placement in your UI, 5) Map conversation context with our event API. Full documentation is available at /docs with code examples for React, Vue, Svelte, and vanilla JavaScript.

What's the revenue share for builders?

PromptBid offers builders 60% of all ad revenue on the free tier. The platform keeps 40% to cover infrastructure, operations, and support. This means if an advertiser pays $20.00 CPM, you earn $12.00. For high-volume builders (1M+ monthly impressions), enterprise builders earn 75% ($15.00 per $20.00 CPM).

How do payouts work for builders?

We process payouts monthly on the 15th for the previous month's earnings. Minimum payout threshold is $100. Payments are made via bank transfer (ACH in US, SEPA in EU) or PayPal. You can view real-time earnings in your dashboard and export detailed reports for accounting.

Can I control which ads are shown?

Yes. You can set content categories to block (e.g., exclude gambling, adult content). You can also whitelist specific advertisers or campaigns. Real-time monitoring shows you which ads are running. Advanced controls include frequency caps, daily budgets per advertiser, and contextual relevance filters.

What analytics are available?

Your dashboard provides impressions, clicks, CTR, earnings, CPM, and revenue trends. Real-time data updates every 5 minutes. You can segment by placement, advertiser, category, and time period. Export reports in CSV format or use our Analytics API for custom integrations.

How do I get started as a builder?

Click "Log In" to access the builder portal. Create an account, verify your email, and set up your publisher profile. Then install the SDK in your app following our quickstart guide. Your dashboard will show earnings within 24 hours of the first ad impression.

How do I create an advertising campaign?

Click "Get Early Access" to access the advertiser dashboard. Set up your account and business profile. Create a new campaign with: campaign name, creative assets (image/video), landing URL, daily budget, and targeting preferences. Set your bidding strategy (CPM or CPC) and launch. Campaigns typically go live within 1 hour of approval.

What targeting options are available?

PromptBid offers contextual targeting: conversation categories (e.g., coding, writing, research), keywords within conversations, and by application type. We do NOT use personal data - all targeting is contextual. This means your ads reach users when they're discussing topics relevant to your product.

What's the minimum spend?

No minimum spend required. You can set a daily budget starting at $5/day. Most advertisers find $20-50/day effective for testing. You can pause or stop campaigns anytime. Pay only for what you use - no upfront charges or commitment contracts.

How does billing work for advertisers?

You prepay into an account balance. Campaigns draw from this balance as impressions are served. When balance reaches $50, we bill your card automatically (or you can top up manually). All spending is capped by your daily budget limit. Detailed invoices are available monthly.

How do I track campaign performance?

Your dashboard shows real-time metrics: impressions, clicks, CTR, cost, conversions (via conversion tracking pixel), ROAS, and cost-per-conversion. Data updates every 5 minutes. You can segment by audience, time, and placement. Export reports or use our Reporting API for integration with BI tools.

Can I use conversion tracking?

Yes. Add a conversion tracking pixel to your landing page or use our server-side conversion API. Track purchases, signups, app installs, or custom events. Conversion data feeds back to optimize your campaigns with machine learning. View ROI by campaign in your dashboard.

What's the API rate limit?

Self-serve accounts: 100 requests/minute per API key. Enterprise: up to 10,000 requests/minute. Event API (impressions) has separate limits: 1M events/minute for standard accounts, unlimited for enterprise. Rate limits are reset hourly. Check your dashboard for current usage.

Is there an SDK available?

Yes. SDKs available for JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, and Java. All SDKs are open source on GitHub. Web SDK is also available as a UMD bundle for direct script inclusion. Documentation and examples available at /docs.

What's OpenRTB 2.6?

OpenRTB 2.6 is the industry standard for real-time bidding. PromptBid implements this standard to enable interoperability with demand-side platforms (DSPs) and exchanges. This means advertisers can use familiar tools and methods. Our implementation includes privacy-first extensions that exclude personal data.

How fast are auctions?

Auction latency: average 8ms, p99 8ms. From impression event to ad render happens in real-time without noticeable delay. Our infrastructure is optimized for ultra-low latency using edge computing and direct feed infrastructure.

What's your uptime guarantee?

Self-serve: 99.9% uptime SLA. Enterprise: 99.99% with service credits. See our status page at /status for real-time system health and historical uptime metrics.

How do I set up webhooks?

Register webhook endpoints in your dashboard. PromptBid sends events to your URL with signed payloads (HMAC-SHA256). Events include impressions, clicks, conversions, and campaign status changes. Webhooks retry up to 5 times with exponential backoff.

How do builder payouts work exactly?

Builders on the free tier receive 60% of gross ad revenue . Example: if an advertiser pays $20.00 CPM, you earn $12.00 CPM. Enterprise builders (1M+ impressions/month) receive 75% . Earnings accrue daily and are settled monthly (15th of each month) for the previous month's activity. Minimum payout is $100. Payments via ACH, SEPA, or PayPal to your configured account.

What payment methods are accepted?

Advertisers can pay with credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) or bank transfer (ACH/SEPA). All payments are processed through Stripe and comply with PCI DSS. Invoices are generated automatically and available in your account.

When do I get paid as a builder?

Payouts are processed on the 15th of each month for the previous month's earnings. For example, earnings from January 1-31 are paid on February 15. Processing typically completes within 2-3 business days. You'll receive an email confirmation with payout details.

Are there any platform fees?

No hidden fees. PromptBid takes a platform commission of 40% on the free tier, or 25% for enterprise builders (1M+ impressions/month). There are no setup fees, monthly fees, or withdrawal fees. What you see in your dashboard is exactly what you earn.

Can I withdraw earnings early?

Early withdrawals are available for high-volume builders (1M+ impressions/month) upon request. Contact our finance team for details. Standard monthly payouts are processed automatically on the 15th for all builders.

How do I see detailed billing reports?

Your dashboard shows daily earnings, impressions, and CPM. Export detailed CSV reports with hourly breakdowns by placement, advertiser, and category. Use our Reporting API to pull data programmatically for accounting integration.

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