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How to Use the Custom Ads Manager in Newsifier
How to Use the Custom Ads Manager in Newsifier

Manage and create custom-rotated ads easily with Newsifier's Custom Ads Manager. Learn how to set up and publish ads seamlessly.

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Written by Support Newsifier
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Introduction

The Custom Ads Manager is a powerful tool within Newsifier that allows you to create and manage custom-rotated advertisements with ease. This guide will walk you through everything from accessing the feature to setting up and publishing your ads.

What is the Custom Ads Manager?

The Custom Ads Manager is a tool designed for publishers to manage their advertisements. It provides functionality for rotating ads, allowing multiple ads to be displayed in a single ad placement, with each ad rotating every 12 seconds. This feature helps maximize ad exposure and user engagement.

Accessing the Custom Ads Manager

To access the Custom Ads Manager:

  1. Navigate to the left-side menu bar in the admin panel.

  2. Scroll down to the Monetizing section.

  3. Click on the Custom Ads Manager.

Setting Up Custom Ad Positions

To set up custom ad positions, you'll need to collaborate with Newsifier. Provide them with the following details:

  • The desired ad positions on your site.

  • The number of ad blocks you want to use on that position.

  • The dimensions (width and height) of each ad block. The current dimensions available in the system are:

    • 728x90 (leaderboard)

    • 620x100

    • 300x125

    • 300x180

    • 300x250

    • 120x180

These are the standard dimensions you can select for your ad placements. If you require other dimensions, you'll need to coordinate with Newsifier to configure custom sizes. Once these details are provided, Newsifier will configure these ad positions using their Buildifier tool to add the required block on the frontend. After the setup is complete, you'll be able to manage your ads directly from the dashboard.

Example: Ad Placement Setup

To better understand how to configure ad placements, let’s walk through an example scenario:

Imagine you want to place ads on the right side of the most recent news list on your website. In this case, you decide to use six ad blocks stacked vertically, one under the other. Each block would have dimensions of 300x180, fitting perfectly into the space you’ve allocated for these ads.

Here’s how you would set it up:

  1. Provide the ad position: In this case, the right side of the most recent news list.

  2. Number of ad blocks: Specify that there will be six ad blocks.

  3. Dimensions: Set the size for each block to 300x180.

Once Newsifier configures these positions, you can manage the ads for each block in the dashboard.

Assign the Ads within the desired positions

To add a new ad:

  1. Click the Add New button located at the top-right corner of the Custom Ads Manager dashboard.

  2. Choose between two content types:

    • Image: You can upload an image through the Media Manager or insert an Image URL.

    • Raw HTML: This option allows you to insert custom HTML code, such as scripts or external ad code.

  3. Specify a target link for the ad, which will be the external link the ad directs users to.

  4. Set the dimensions of the ad block to match the setup provided to Newsifier.

Specifying Ad Placement and Settings

After adding the ad content, the next step is to define the ad's internal settings:

  1. Ad Name: Give the ad an internal name for easy reference. This will not be visible to the public.

  2. Type: Select whether the ad is:

    • Dynamic: The ad will be placed randomly within a predefined area on the selected page.

    • Static: The ad will appear in a fixed location that you define.

  3. Ad Placement: For dynamic ads, simply select the page where the ad will appear. For static ads, you will need to select both the page and the specific ad widget (such as block 1, block 2, etc.) assigned by Newsifier during the setup.

Adding Multiple Locations

You can assign the same ad to multiple locations on your site:

  1. Click the Add Location button to add additional locations.

  2. If you need to remove a location, simply click the Delete icon next to the specific location.

Publishing Ads

To publish an ad:

  1. Set the start date and end date for the ad by clicking the calendar widget.

    • If no end date is selected, the ad will run indefinitely until it is manually removed or updated.

  2. Click Save and the ad will be added to the system.

Managing Ads in the Dashboard

Once an ad is published, you can manage it from the Custom Ads Manager dashboard page. The dashboard allows you to:

  • Search for ads by name.

  • Filter ads based on page location, size, status, or duration.

  • View key information, including:

    • Page where the ad is placed.

    • Ad Widget Name provided by Newsifier.

    • Position within the page.

    • Ad Name (internal name).

    • Dimensions of the ad block.

    • Start and End Dates of the ad's run.

    • Type of ad (Dynamic or Static).

    • Status (Active, Disabled, etc.).

Editing and Deleting Ads

To edit or delete an ad, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the ad in the dashboard.

  2. Use the Edit button to modify the ad’s content, placement.

  3. Use the Delete button to remove the ad.

  4. For bulk actions, select multiple ads using the checkboxes, then choose to either activate, disable, or delete the selected ads using the bulk actions menu.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can effectively use the Custom Ads Manager in Newsifier to manage your ads, ensuring that your campaigns run smoothly and reach the right audience. If you have further questions or need assistance, feel free to consult other help articles or contact Newsifier support.

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