WHATIF · founding software partners

What if your next customer found you here?

Help independent founders and small businesses discover practical AI, marketing, commerce and automation tools. Sponsor a clearly marked WHATIF showcase built around the problems your software helps solve.

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Founding advertiser launch rates

Choose how your software shows up.

Limited introductory offers for relevant software vendors. Prices are US dollars. These are proposed package rates, subject to a signed agreement and availability. No checkout or campaign is active until a sponsor is approved.

90-day introduction

Featured Solution

$297 / 3 months

$99/month equivalent · invoiced in advance

  • Clearly labeled sponsored brand card on the site
  • Clearly labeled placement near relevant WHATIF guides or products
  • One concise sponsor-approved company information showcase and visit/demo link
  • Tracked sponsor link clicks and simple monthly report
  • One approved creative refresh during the term
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PREFERRED · SIX MONTHS

WHATIF Scenario Partner

$894 / 6 months

$149/month equivalent · two quarterly invoices of $447

  • A dedicated, clearly labeled “What if…” sponsored use-case page
  • Relevant paid placement opportunity, positioned after WHATIF's own tools
  • One sponsor-approved creative refresh each quarter
  • Tracked referral clicks and a monthly performance summary
  • Clear brand attribution with no fabricated claims or endorsements
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A smarter sponsorship format

Don't just place an ad. Answer a question.

WHATIF connects a real user problem to practical software choices. A scenario sponsor can help explain a specific use case, such as launching a store, automating repetitive work or tracking new customers, without taking over our own software storefront.

01 · RELEVANT TOPIC

Match a tool to a clear small-business need, not a random audience.

02 · SPONSOR EXPERIENCE

Use company-approved facts and prominent sponsor labels, never fake tests.

03 · MEASURABLE RESPONSE

Track clicks and report actual activity, without guaranteeing traffic or leads.

How sponsorship works

Straightforward terms. Clear separation.

Do you charge to mention a company?

No. WHATIF may mention software companies in independent educational comparisons. That does not give them free promotional placements. Sponsors pay for clearly labeled featured spots and commissioned advertising content—not control of editorial rankings or our own product recommendations.

Can you promise a number of visitors or customers?

No. WHATIF is a growing publication. We provide the agreed placement and report measurable activity honestly. We won't inflate traffic, invent testimonials or promise results.

Can we submit creative and a demo link?

Yes, subject to editorial and compliance approval. Paid placements are labeled “Advertisement” or “Sponsored Advertising Content”, and paid outbound links are marked as sponsored for search engines. The company's participation is never implied without approval.

How do we start?

Send the company name, public product link, the business problem you solve and which package interests you. We'll check fit and availability before an invoice or agreement.

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