How to Create an SF Gate / Chronicle Self-Serve Account: Use this link: https://myagentads.sfgate.com/sf-adportal/compass/index.html to start the process. Step 1. Create an account. The Button is on the top right of the page.
Step 2: Fill out the information in the create account page.
Step 3: Your account should be created, and you should have been redirected to home page of your account.
Creating an Open Home Text Ad Step 1: Once you have signed in click on create a new ad.
Step 2: Select at the bottom of the page in the Open Homes Print Only Area: Create Ad and a pop up will appear. Enter the listing that you would like to create an Open Home Text Ad for.
Step 3: On this next page you will choose between an Open Home Text Ad without a photo or with a photo. (With a photo the price will increase). Click on whichever you would like and then click continue.
Step 4: You will land on the Ad customization page. On this page it will generate the most recent information on the listing provided. Choose the county it belongs in through the Print Classification drop down menu. and fill out the rest accordingly. (Please note that the length of the text will determine the price of the ad. As it is priced per line. The inclusion of an image will also increase the price of the ad.) You can remove the logo by clicking the small trash bin icon under logo section. Once finished click continue.
Step 5: After clicking continue the platform will generate a proof of your text ad, if you have any final edits click back and it will take you to the customization page again. If not, click continue and you’ll land on the schedule your ad page. Where it will give you a pricing breakdown once you have chosen a date for your listing ad.
Step 6: The final page is just adding your payment info for your scheduled advertisement and paying for the ad. The pricing breakdown appears on the right side of page. Once scheduled you should receive a confirmation email with the email you created your account with.