RankSurge sells seven ad packages, four site ads and three blog ads, from $49 a month during the launch promo. Every ad is checked automatically, reviewed by a person within about 2 business days, clearly labelled and reported monthly. Compare packages, see how it works, what to expect and which ads we do not accept.
How do all 7 ad packages compare?
Prices are launch promo prices for the lowest option, with the standard price crossed out. The 12-month column is the prepaid price per month. Each package page shows every level and billing option.
| Package | Type | Where it shows | Options | Monthly from | 12 months prepaid | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Box Ad | Site | Spotlight box on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages | Share of voice 25%, 50% or 100% |
$49 |
about $37/mo | Low-cost testing and steady visibility |
| Banner Ad | Site | Banner under the page hero on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages | Share of voice 25%, 50% or 100% |
$74 |
about $56/mo | Brand awareness across the site |
| Featured Partner | Site and blog | Featured Partners strip on every page | Always on, 3 partners maximum |
$299 |
about $224/mo | Long-term partners who want every page |
| Game Hub Sponsor | Site | Sponsor banner plus every banner and spotlight slot on one game hub | One sponsor per game hub |
$399 |
about $299/mo | Brands built for one game's players |
| Blog Spotlight Ad | Blog | Mid-article box on every blog post | Share of voice 25%, 50% or 100% |
$99 |
about $74/mo | Readers deep in a guide |
| Blog Banner Ad | Blog | Banner under the title of every blog post | Share of voice 25%, 50% or 100% |
$124 |
about $93/mo | Top-of-post visibility on every guide |
| Blog Takeover | Blog | Every blog banner and mid-article slot, one sponsor at a time | Exclusive, 1 sponsor |
$749 |
about $562/mo | Owning the whole blog for a launch |
How does advertising on RankSurge work?
- Pick a package and billing. Choose a placement, a share of voice or game hub, and monthly or prepaid billing on the package page.
- Add your ad details. Upload your image, landing page link and (for blog ads) up to 40 characters of link text, then tick the box to agree to our terms.
- Check out. Pay through Shopify checkout. You get an order confirmation and an "ad received" email.
- Automatic check. Our system opens your landing page and checks the link, link text and wording against the Ad Content Policy, and flags anything that breaks it.
- Human review. A person reviews every ad and landing page, usually within 2 business days, and approves it, asks for a fix or rejects it.
- Go live. Your ad starts running once approved, and we email you when it is live.
- Track results. See views and clicks by page, placement and device in your advertiser dashboard, plus a monthly email report.
- Renew, extend or cancel. Monthly plans renew automatically with a reminder 3 days before, and you can cancel anytime. Prepaid plans end on their date, with a reminder 7 days before so you can extend.
What should you expect after you buy?
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Right after checkout | Order confirmation and an "ad received" email with your package details. |
| Within about 2 business days | Approved and live, a request to fix something, or a rejection with the reason. |
| While your ad runs | Your ad rotates by share of voice, or shows on every view for exclusive packages, always labelled "Advertisement" or "Sponsored". Stats update in your dashboard. |
| Every month | A report with views, clicks, top pages and devices. Monthly plans renew on the same date, with a reminder 3 days before. |
| When you cancel or a term ends | No further charges. Your ad runs to the end of the period you paid for, then comes down. |
We do not guarantee a number of views, clicks or sales. RankSurge is a new site, and player lookups are still opening game by game, so traffic will grow over time. Ad views are counted when at least half the ad is on screen.
Which ads and sites will not be approved?
Our audience includes players aged 13 and up, so every ad and landing page must be safe for that audience. We do not accept ads, link text or landing pages for:
- Gambling of any kind: casinos, sports or esports betting, skin and case gambling, loot-box and case-opening sites, sweepstakes casinos
- Pornography, adult, escort or dating content
- Alcohol, tobacco, vapes, cannabis and CBD
- Cheats, hacks, scripts, bots, macros and MMR or Elo calculators
- Account selling, renting or sharing, and real-money trading of items or currency
- Boosting and power-leveling services, except by invitation on select game hubs
- Crypto, NFT, blockchain and play-to-earn products
- Weapons, drugs, political or issue ads
- Get-rich-quick schemes, loans and payday lending
- Pirated software, cracks, key generators, malware or anything that harms a device or account
- Fake "free skins" or currency offers, and misleading or unverifiable claims
- Game logos, art or trademarks used without a license
Link and creative rules
- Links must go straight to your own HTTPS page: no link shorteners, link-in-bio pages, redirect chains or cloaked links.
- The landing page must match the ad, load without errors, have a privacy policy, and have no forced downloads or pop-up traps.
- Link text must be plain, honest words: no ALL CAPS, emoji or prices we cannot verify.
- Images must be static PNG, JPG or WebP under 300 KB, with no fake buttons, fake warnings or anything that imitates RankSurge stats.
- You may not change where your link goes after approval without a new review.
Fixable problem or policy violation?
| Type | Examples | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Fixable problem | Wrong image size, a typo, a landing page that will not load | We ask you to fix it. If it cannot be fixed within 7 days, you get a full refund. |
| Policy violation | Banned category, link changed after approval, hidden redirects | The ad is removed, the payment is not refunded, any subscription is cancelled and the account is banned from advertising. |
Full details are in the Ad Content Policy. If you are unsure whether your product qualifies, email us before you buy.
Which package fits your budget?
- Under $100 a month: Spotlight Box (from $49), Banner (from $74) or Blog Spotlight (from $99).
- $100 to $300 a month: higher share of voice on those packages, Blog Banner (from $124) or Featured Partner ($299).
- $300 and up: Game Hub Sponsor (from $399 per hub) or Blog Takeover ($749) for exclusive placements.
Site ads or blog ads: which should you choose?
Site ads reach players while they look up stats and use tools, so they suit broad awareness. Blog ads reach readers spending several minutes on one rank or stats guide, so they suit products tied to improving at a game. Browse each group in site ads and blog ads.
Creative specs at a glance
| Package | What you upload |
|---|---|
| Spotlight Box Ad | 600x500 px image. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Banner Ad | 1456x180 px banner, optional 640x200 mobile. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Featured Partner | 400x400 px logo, 40-character headline, 90-character description. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Game Hub Sponsor | 1456x180 px banner, optional spotlight and mobile images. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Blog Spotlight Ad | 600x500 px image. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Blog Banner Ad | 1456x180 px banner, optional 640x200 mobile. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
| Blog Takeover | 1456x180 px banner, optional spotlight and mobile images. PNG, JPG or WebP, 300 KB max, no animation. |
How much do you save by prepaying?
| Billing | Extra discount | Spotlight Box 25% example |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | None, cancel anytime | $49 a month |
| 3 months prepaid | 10% off | $132, about $44/mo |
| 6 months prepaid | 15% off | $250, about $42/mo |
| 12 months prepaid | 25% off | $441, about $37/mo |
Explore each package
Spotlight Box Ad
From $49/mo. Spotlight box on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages.
See package: Spotlight Box AdBanner Ad
From $74/mo. Banner under the page hero on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages.
See package: Banner AdGame Hub Sponsor
From $399/mo. Sponsor banner plus every banner and spotlight slot on one game hub.
See package: Game Hub SponsorBlog Takeover
From $749/mo. Every blog banner and mid-article slot, one sponsor at a time.
See package: Blog TakeoverWhat comes with every package?
- An automatic link and wording check, then a person reviews every ad within about 2 business days.
- Clear "Advertisement" or "Sponsored" labels, and rel="sponsored" links.
- Views and clicks by page, placement and device in your advertiser dashboard, plus a monthly email report.
- Monthly plans you can cancel anytime, with a reminder 3 days before each renewal.
- Ads stay away from stats, tables, lookup tools and leaderboards.
Before you buy. Every package follows our Ad Content Policy and Advertising Terms. Gambling, adult content, alcohol, cheats, account selling and crypto are not accepted. Questions? Contact us or read the Advertise page.
Frequently asked questions
Which RankSurge ad package is cheapest?
The Spotlight Box Ad at 25% share of voice is the lowest-priced package, at $49 a month during the launch promo, down from a standard $99. On a 12-month prepaid plan it works out to about $37 a month. It shows a 600x500 image in the spotlight box on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages, and it is the easiest way to test RankSurge before moving to a bigger placement.
What is the difference between site ads and blog ads?
Site ads appear on the home page, game hubs, tools and info pages, where players look up stats and use tools. Blog ads appear only on blog posts and guides, where readers spend longer on one page. Featured Partner is the one package that shows on both. Choose site ads for broad reach across the tools, and blog ads to reach people reading rank and stats guides for a specific game.
What does share of voice mean?
Share of voice is how often your ad shows in a rotating slot. At 25% your ad appears in roughly one of every four views of that slot, at 50% in about half, and at 100% in every view. Featured Partner, Game Hub Sponsor and Blog Takeover are not shared, so they show on every view of the pages they cover. We do not guarantee a number of views or clicks.
How much do I save by prepaying?
Every package is billed monthly by default. You can instead prepay 3, 6 or 12 months in one payment for an extra 10%, 15% or 25% off the monthly price, on top of the launch promo. Prepaid plans do not renew automatically, and we email you before the term ends. Unused prepaid months are not refunded, so pick the length you are confident about.
How fast does my ad go live?
After checkout, our system checks your link and wording automatically, then a person reviews every ad, usually within 2 business days. Your ad starts running once it is approved, and we email you when it is live. If there is a fixable problem, such as the wrong image size, we ask you to fix it and refund in full if it cannot be fixed. Policy violations are not refunded.
Which sites and ads are not approved?
We do not approve gambling, skin or case-opening sites, adult or dating content, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, cannabis, cheats and hacks, account selling, real-money trading, crypto and NFTs, weapons, drugs, political ads, get-rich-quick offers, pirated software or malware. Landing pages must be direct HTTPS links with no shorteners or redirects, and must match the ad. Violations are removed without a refund and the account is banned from advertising. Honest, fixable mistakes are not violations.
Can I cancel a monthly ad package?
Yes. Cancel anytime from the Ad subscriptions page in your customer account, from the link in any renewal email, or by emailing sales@ranksurge.games. Cancelling stops future charges, and your ad keeps running until the end of the month you already paid for. We email you 3 days before each renewal, so a charge never comes as a surprise.
