Introduction
Adblockers can reduce your site’s advertising revenue by preventing traditional ads from displaying. Newsifier's Adblocker Alternative feature helps address this issue by detecting when a visitor uses an adblocker and serving alternative ads that are less likely to be blocked.
How Adblocker Detection Works
Newsifier checks in real-time whether a visitor is using an adblocker. If detected, your regular ads will be blocked, but you can set up an alternative ad tag to load instead. These alternative ads should be different from standard ad formats to avoid being blocked, such as static ads or less intrusive formats.
Setting Up the Adblocker Alternative
Access the Adblocker Alternative Section
Go to the Ads Website Section in the admin panel.
Click on the specific ad where you want to set up an alternative ad.
Scroll down to the Alternative Ads text field.
Create Your Alternative Ad Tag
In the Alternative Ads text field, paste the code for your alternative ad. This could be a static image, native ad, affiliate link, or a custom promotion that is less likely to be blocked.
Once done, click Save to apply the changes.
Customize Appearance
Ensure the alternative ad fits the design of your site. Test different formats that are user-friendly and blend into the content.
Preview and Test
Use an adblocker tool to test if the alternative ads load correctly when traditional ads are blocked.
Benefits of Alternative Ads
Recover Lost Revenue: Serve alternative ads to visitors who block regular ads.
Flexibility: Use different ad formats, such as static images or affiliate links.
Better User Experience: Non-intrusive ads provide a cleaner experience, reducing the chances of visitor frustration.
Example: Alternative Ad Setup
Instead of showing a regular banner ad that gets blocked, you could display a static affiliate link or a sponsored image ad:
Regular Ad Code (blocked by adblockers):
<div class="ad-banner">
<script async src="https://exampleads.com/show-banner.js"></script>
</div>
Alternative Ad Code (visible to users with adblockers):
<div class="alternative-ad">
<a href="https://exampleaffiliate.com/product" target="_blank">
<img src="https://your-site.com/static-ad.jpg" alt="Sponsored Ad">
</a>
</div>
By setting up alternative ads, you ensure that visitors with adblockers still see ads, allowing you to recover revenue and maintain monetization options.