Reach real people in topic-focused communities — no tracking, no algorithms, no noise. Just your message in front of the exact audience that cares about it.
Free to join. No subscription required to place an ad.
Every Nook is built around a specific interest. Your ad appears only in the community that matches your product — not scattered across random feeds.
No retargeting pixels, no behavioral profiles, no third-party tracking. Advertisers receive only aggregate impression and click counts — never individual user data.
Ads are never buried in sidebars or hidden by algorithms. Sponsorships are pinned at the top of every feed. Promoted Posts appear inline as members scroll. Network Ads rotate across every public community on the platform.
Every ad is reviewed by a real person before going live. No spam, no scams, no misleading claims. Your brand sits alongside quality content that members trust.
Three ad formats — each one does a different job. Here is exactly what each one does, where it appears, what it costs, and which is right for your goal.
Brand awareness · Top-of-feed placement
A branded billboard pinned above all content at the top of a specific Nook's feed. Every single visit to that community — by members and search engine visitors alike — shows your sponsorship card first, before any posts. Your logo, headline, description, and a call-to-action button are all displayed together.
Content-style · Inline feed placement
A sponsored post that appears inside the feed alongside regular community content — after the 3rd organic post, and only in Nooks that have enough content to carry it. It looks and reads like a Cranny with a headline, description, full image, and a link, but is clearly labeled "Sponsored" so members always know what it is. A Promoted Post never appears at the top of the feed — that position is reserved exclusively for Nook Sponsorships. Promoted Posts only run in active Nooks with established content — they will not appear in thin or empty communities.
Maximum reach · Every public Nook
A Network Ad reaches every public Nook on the platform — not just one community. It appears after the 7th post in any public Nook with enough content, rotating randomly across all qualifying feeds. This is the broadest reach option on Nooks — ideal for brand awareness campaigns where you want exposure across many communities without targeting a specific topic.
Pick the community that matches your audience and decide whether you want a pinned sponsorship card or an inline promoted post. The form shows live availability so you know exactly when your ad will run.
Enter your website URL and the form automatically pulls your logo or page image, title, and description. No need to hunt for image URLs — just paste and review.
One-time payment. No subscription, no surprise charges. Your card details never touch our servers — all payment processing is handled by Stripe.
Every ad is reviewed for quality and community fit before going live. Most ads are approved same day. If your ad is rejected for any reason you receive a full refund.
Once approved your ad appears immediately on your reserved start date. You receive a live campaign report link showing impressions and clicks — no login required to check your performance.
Only one sponsor can occupy the top spot in a Nook at a time. When you select a Nook on the purchase form, it shows you live availability and exactly when your ad would start. If the Nook is already booked, you can still purchase now — your spot is guaranteed and your ad goes live automatically the moment the current sponsor's run ends. No waiting, no follow-up needed.
A Nook Sponsorship is a branded card pinned at the very top of a Nook feed — it is always the first thing a visitor sees, and only one sponsor can hold that spot at a time. A Promoted Post is an inline ad that appears after the 3rd post as members scroll — it looks like a regular post with a "Sponsored" label, includes a full image, and multiple can run in the same Nook simultaneously. Promoted Posts only appear in Nooks with 4 or more posts — they will not show in thin or new communities. Use a Sponsorship for guaranteed top-of-feed presence in any Nook. Use a Promoted Post to share content, an offer, or a product in a more native format inside an established community.
A Promoted Post targets one specific Nook — you choose which community sees it. A Network Ad targets no specific Nook — instead it rotates across every public Nook on the platform that has 8 or more posts, appearing after the 7th post in each qualifying feed. Choose a Promoted Post when you want to reach a specific community or topic. Choose a Network Ad when you want maximum reach across all communities and don't need to target a particular audience.
Yes. They are completely independent. A Sponsorship occupies the top-of-feed billboard while a Promoted Post runs inline in the same feed. Running both gives you maximum coverage — your brand is seen at the top and again as members scroll.
Marketplace Nooks do not carry Sponsorships or Promoted Posts — that space is reserved entirely for the members who sell there. The best way to promote your marketplace store is with a Promoted Post in a related community Nook (for example, if you sell vintage electronics, run a Promoted Post in the Technology Nook and link to your marketplace). Or use a Network Ad to reach buyers across the entire platform regardless of which Nook they're visiting.
Yes — two ways. First, if you're a member of a Marketplace Nook, open a storefront and list your items there. Your eBay and Etsy listings auto-sync so sold items update automatically. Second, you can run a Promoted Post in any Nook related to what you sell, with your listing link as the destination. Marketplace members also see an "Advertise Your Store" link directly from their store management page.
Yes. If your ad does not pass review, you will receive a full refund. No questions asked.
No. Advertising is only available in public Nooks. Private Nooks are invite-only communities with limited, verified membership — they are not available as advertising inventory.
We do not accept ads for illegal products, adult content, gambling, misleading claims, or anything that conflicts with a community's values. When in doubt, email us first.
Yes. If you want to run ads in multiple communities, run a longer campaign, or need a custom arrangement, use the inquiry form below. Tell us your target audiences, budget, and goals — we will respond within 1 business day. Advertisers running in 3 or more communities at the same time receive a 20% bundle discount on all placements in that campaign.
Yes. Nook pages are publicly visible and indexed by search engines. Your ad is seen by both members and anyone who finds the Nook through a web search — giving you reach beyond registered users.
After your ad is approved you receive a private report link showing live impression counts, click counts, and click-through rate. The link requires no login and can be bookmarked or shared with your team. The data updates in real time.
Want to sponsor multiple Nooks, run a longer campaign, or discuss a custom arrangement? Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 1 business day.
Secure checkout via Stripe. Human review within 24 hours. Live performance reports included.
Questions? Email advertising@thenooks.app