How long does the editorial process usually take?

This is crazy, my "precision match" keyword isn't being processed.

[NoCarrier]

It's the first time I am using Overture, and submitted a "keyword" on Feb 07 2005. The estimated completion date is Feb 11 2005.

It's still in the "pending listing".

I sent 3 e-mails, and 2 other e-mails with different addresses (Because I thought the first 3 were being blocked). Anyway, I never received a reply from support.

I find it ridiculous that I have to call them about that issue, I mean, this is supposed to be an "ONLINE" service.

I don't know what's wrong with their editorial process, but they have things to learn from other online PPC.

[bears5122]

Welcome to the club, this is unfortunately the stage Overture is at right now.

I have moved many clients that rely on changing ads and products frequently to Google. I have no clue what the issue is with their system, or why it takes so long, but they are no longer a viable option for many clients.

On a side note, did anyone else read the latest Overture newsletter that said upgrades in their system have allowed 80% of all ads submitted to be up in 6 hours?

[lgn1]

Maybe they are removing human editors out of the equation, and are letting computers do the job.

I had a few listings last week that was approved in 6 hours, the bulk in 5 days, and a few that took 8 or 9 days to get approval.

[Wlauzon]

See this: [content.overture.com...]

Not that I believe it.. don't shoot the messenger.