How does Sponsored work?
Your total bid determines your position on the Sponsored leaderboard. Higher bids rank above lower bids.
Do I pay the full amount again when I increase my bid?
No. You only pay the difference. Example: if your current total bid is $50 and you increase it to $52, you pay only $2.
Does Sponsored affect my Adoption Rank?
No. Sponsored is paid visibility only. It never affects your Adoption Score, category rank, signals, or any MindovAI adoption metric.
Do I need to be listed on MindovAI first?
No. Any eligible AI product can join Sponsored. Joining Sponsored does not automatically create a product page in the Adoption Index.
What happens if someone outbids me?
Your product moves down in the Sponsored leaderboard. You can move back up at any time by adding only the amount needed to reach a higher total bid.
How do category Sponsored placements work?
The highest eligible Sponsored bidder in a category can receive the Sponsored placement shown above that category's Adoption Ranking. This never changes the actual Adoption Ranking.
