For those who are still new and have a vague idea of what Yahoo Search Marketing (YSM) is all about, let me give you a brief introduction. Basically YSM is a form of search engine marketing, similar to Adwords and MSN Adcenter, that lets you create ads that appear in Yahoo search results (usually at the top and right side of the page) and other sites in the Yahoo! distribution network. If your website does not rank well in search engine and sales are not doing well because lack of targetted traffics, YSM might be a good alternative to improvise your performance. Joining into the PPC advertising program will ensure your website rank high up above other websites.
What’s the catch?
In order to be entitled to the promotion you are required to deposit a minimum of $30. Make sure you never advertise with Yahoo in the last 13 months otherwise you won’t be able to use the coupon. The qualifications might change from time to time, so always read the fine prints (usually at the bottom page) before signing up.
If you don’t really bother about the next part and too eager to look out for the coupon simply skip this part and jump to the bottom of this post.
Registration steps
As this is my first post related to Yahoo Search Marketing, I think it’s a good idea for me to give a brief walk-through on how to register with YSM. More importantly I can use this post as a reference when somebody ask me things related to the registration. Anyway, here the registration steps go.
1. Click on any promotion links at the bottom of this page. In order to make sure the promotion is still valid and not expired, take a look at the self-serve sign-up plan (picture below). If you choose 
for $100 coupon, the same value should appear. Sometimes, the value might be different, most probably due to new promotion (I used to come across such an occurrence). If nothing appear, that means the coupon is already expired. So, pick up new promotion links and don’t forget to let me know so that I can update the list.
2. Instead of being brought up directly to the activation & billing page, you are required to fill up things related to the advertising campaign. Don’t worry about the details entered as you may change the details later on. Basically, you need to decide the market, choose keywords related to advertising, your daily budget, your bid for a click and customize the content of your ads.
3. So, after that you need to set up your account (username, password, contact information etc). Make sure everything is filled up correctly.
4. Finally, make sure the total you should get is correct. You can make the payment via credit card or Paypal. During my first registration I was only required to pay $5 for activation (now, minimum is $30).
The credit will not show up right away in your account, usually it takes between 3 to 5 days. Anyway I was lucky at that moment as I got it below 48 hours.
Yahoo! Search Marketing Coupons
Ok, done with the registration step. So here is the list after the jump :)
Don’t forget, if you find any promotion links which are no longer active, give me a shout so that I can keep this post current.
Coupon URL: Free $100 Credit
Promo Code: US2300
Coupon URL: Free $100 Credit
Promo Code: US2285
Coupon URL: Free $100 Credit
Promo Code: US2295
Coupon URL: Free $100 Credit
Promo Code: US2283
Coupon URL: Free $100 Credit
Promo Code: US2300
Coupon URL: Free $80 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ10
Coupon URL: Free $75 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ15
Coupon URL: Free $75 Credit
Promo Code: US1522
Coupon URL: Free £60 Credit
Promo Code: GB0304 (Only valid for UK residents)
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ19
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: US2261
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ13
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ12
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: US2001
Coupon URL: Free $50 Credit
Promo Code: US2080
Coupon URL: Free $25 Credit
Promo Code: USCJ11
I hope you will find to be useful.
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Nov 8, 2007 at 17:31:35
I’m really sorry to ask you, but I do not understand something: Yahoo gives me free of charge $100 worth coupon to advertise on Yahoo? Will it last forever and I can feel myself like someone with insider information or this is fully public and coupons can run out?
I might have misunderstanding problems as I’m not native English speaker.
Nov 8, 2007 at 19:15:18
It won’t last forever, after some time the coupons will expire. A coupon can be used multiple times by more than an individual.
Nov 14, 2007 at 21:52:01
it is great to get 100USd credit, but need pay USD30 is too bad :( not yet plan to invest so much yet…
previously sponsored review have give 100USD credit too, but no need deposit ant amount
Nov 15, 2007 at 19:45:18
YSM is a great tool when it comes to affiliates or arbitrage. Otherwise just stick to search engine optimization and hope the best from the natural flow.
Dec 4, 2007 at 06:37:01
Ehm..looks like we need to pay 30usd first. Its fine. I will try it soon.
Mar 1, 2008 at 18:41:04
Hey nice post.
I checked the free £60 credit for Yahoo and it looks like that offer is over.
Cheers
Nick :o)
Mar 25, 2008 at 22:02:56
Thank you for the coupon.
It works very well !
Mar 26, 2008 at 20:17:46
I’ve tried, I got, and I already made money from it.
Ka-ching…
Mar 26, 2008 at 20:56:52
Good to know it works :)
Apr 12, 2008 at 11:01:07
Thank You. It works for me. After two days, $100 credited in to my Account.
Apr 22, 2008 at 20:14:45
Great stuff! The coupon still works. Thanks a bunch eches!
Jul 13, 2008 at 12:46:33
still avalaible. thanks.
Jul 23, 2008 at 01:38:44
plz tell me how i get paid from ysm.i have already invested in it.but where i can see my profit.and how can i get it.
Jul 23, 2008 at 04:00:02
YSM will not pay you because it’s a Pay Per Click program that provide you platform to promote/expose your product/affiliate/website to highly targeted traffic. If you promote the right website (product, affiliate etc) chances of getting payment from those programs are pretty high.