Search homepage promotion places a sponsored tile or link on the start page of a search engine, such as a tile beside the search box. It appears before people have typed a single word.
How it's sold
You book it with the search engine's sales team. Only one publisher lists it so far, and it is sold by hand.
What it costs
Most publishers quote this on request, usually as a flat fee per day, week or month.
What you supply
You supply a logo, a short headline and the link the tile points to.
Best for
It suits brands that want to be one of the first things people see when they search.
Before you buy
Ask how many visitors the homepage receives and whether you share the spot with other brands.