Global Subscribers Management

The Global Subscribers page provides comprehensive management of global advertisement subscriptions across all sites in the network. This interface allows administrators to search, view, and manage ad placements, monitor subscription status, and control the activation/deactivation of global advertisements across multiple domains.

Quick Start

Use the search box to find specific subscriptions, or browse by alphabetical filters. Click on site names to view ad details, and use the Status column to quickly activate or deactivate subscriptions. The View button opens detailed ad information in a new window.


Toolbar Functions

Button Function
Back Returns to the previous page in browser history
Search Box Enter text to search across subscription IDs, site names, and page names. Press Enter or click Search button to execute
Search Executes the search query entered in the search box
Show All Clears all search filters and displays all global subscribers

Alphabetical Filters

The alphabetical button row allows quick filtering of results by the first character of site names:

  • ALL - Shows all subscribers regardless of starting character
  • 0-9 - Shows subscribers starting with numbers
  • A-Z - Shows subscribers starting with the selected letter

Subscriber Table Columns

Column Description Sortable
Site Domain name of the subscriber site. Underscores are displayed as dots (e.g., example_com shows as example.com). Links to ad details page â??
Sponsor Name of the sponsor/advertiser. Links to subscriber details window â??
Category Advertisement category classification â??
Page Specific page where the ad is displayed. Links to the actual page â??
Width Advertisement width in pixels â??
Height Advertisement height in pixels â??
Status Subscription status - Active or InActive. Click to toggle status â??
View Opens detailed ad information in a new browser tab -
ID Unique global subscription identifier number â??

Search Functionality

Search Scope

The search function queries across multiple fields:

  • Subscription ID - Exact or partial matches
  • Site Domain - Partial matches in domain names
  • Page Names - Partial matches in GlobalAdSpace_Page field

Search Behavior

  1. Enter search terms in the search box
  2. Press Enter key or click the Search button
  3. Results are filtered to show matching records
  4. Search terms are displayed in blue text above results
  5. Record count is shown for search results

Search Tips

Search is case-insensitive and supports partial matches. Use "Show All" to clear search filters. Combine alphabetical filters with search terms for more precise results.


Status Management

Activation Workflow

  1. Locate the subscription in the table
  2. Check the Status column for current state
  3. Click on the status text to toggle:
    • Active - Click to deactivate
    • InActive - Click to activate
  4. Page refreshes automatically with updated status

Status Effects

  • Active Subscriptions - Ads are displayed on the specified pages
  • Inactive Subscriptions - Ads are hidden but subscription data is preserved
  • Status Changes - Take effect immediately across all network sites

Sorting Options

Click any column header to sort the table by that field. Sorting behavior:

Column Sort Behavior
Site Alphabetical by domain name
Sponsor Alphabetical by sponsor name
Category Alphabetical by category name
Page Alphabetical by page name
Width/Height Numerical ascending/descending
ID Numerical by subscription ID

Click the same column header again to reverse the sort order. Arrow indicators show current sort direction.


Permission Requirements

Access Control

This page requires administrator-level permissions:

  • Client ID = 1 - Full administrative access required
  • Users Permission - Must be included in sponsor permissions
  • Workgroup Access - Limited to assigned workgroups for non-admin users

Restricted Actions

  • Status changes require admin privileges
  • View access to detailed ad information
  • Search across all network sites

Data Relationships

The Global Subscribers system connects several database tables:

Table Purpose
Global_AdSubscriptions Main subscription records with status and relationships
Global_AdSpace Ad placement locations and dimensions
Global_Ads Advertisement content and properties
Global_AdSpaceMembers Subscriber membership information
Local Sponsors Table Site-specific sponsor details and names

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue Solution
No search results Check spelling, try partial terms, or use "Show All" to reset filters
Status not changing Verify admin permissions and refresh the page
Missing sponsor names Check if sponsor exists in the local site's sponsor table
Access denied Contact system administrator to verify user permissions

Performance Notes

  • Large result sets may load slowly - use search filters to narrow results
  • Status changes are processed immediately but may take a moment to reflect
  • Cross-database queries may have slight delays

Summary

The Global Subscribers page is a powerful tool for managing advertisement subscriptions across your entire network. Use the search and filtering tools to quickly locate specific subscriptions, monitor status with the color-coded indicators, and maintain active ad placements with one-click status toggles. The comprehensive table view provides all essential information at a glance, while the detailed view links offer deeper insights into individual advertisements.