Getting Started

Quick start

To serve your first campaign, follow these steps:

1. Create a campaign
2. Add a creative
3. Create a zone
4. Link the campaign to your zone
5. Generate the ad tag
6. Add the ad tag to a web page or app
7. View the Reports page after 3 minutes

Getting started video

By following these steps, you'll have your first ad campaign set up and ready to deliver results in no time.

In-depth walkthrough

Let's walk through these essential steps to get your first campaign up and running.

1. Create a campaign — Start by creating a new auto_storiesCampaign. This will be the central hub where you manage your ads, targeting, and scheduling. Give your campaign a clear name, define the start and end dates, and set any targeting you may require.

2. Add a Creative — Next, you'll need to add a auto_storiesCreative. This can be an image, video or code depending on the type of campaign chosen. Upload the ad to the platform, or copy/paste any HTML/JS code. Ensure that the file size and format comply with your guidelines.

3. Create a Zone — auto_storiesZones are the ad spaces on your website or app where ads will be displayed. Head over to the Zones page from the menu at the left. Add a zone and give it a name.

4. Link the Campaign — Link the campaign you've just created to the zone. This ensures that your ads are delivered to the correct placement. On the Campaigns tab within a Zone, click the blue button to add one or more campaigns.

5. Generate the Ad Tag — Now that everything has been set up, it's time to generate the ad tag. The ad tag is a piece of HTML or JavaScript code that you'll place in your web page or app. Within a zone, click the blue 'Ad Tag' button at the top right. Use the Preview button to see if that ad displays correctly.

6. Add the Ad Tag to Your Web Page or App — Copy the generated ad tag and embed it into the relevant part of your website or mobile app. This will enable the ad to be displayed according to your zone settings and campaign configurations.

7. View the Reports Page — After about 3 minutes, head over to the Reports page to start monitoring your ad's performance. Here, you'll be able to see metrics like impressions, clicks, and other typical metrics to track the success of the campaign.

Creative Rotation

When displaying ads, a random creative is selected from all eligible ads in your campaign. Each time the page is refreshed, a different ad may appear, allowing the creatives to rotate. This makes sure that all ads have a chance to be displayed, providing balanced exposure across your campaign's creatives.

Serving multiple campaigns

You can assign multiple campaigns to a single zone, enabling ads from different campaigns or advertisers to rotate within that space. Each time the page is loaded or refreshed, a random campaign will be selected, ensuring a fair distribution of impressions across advertisers. This allows you to maximize the use of your ad space while giving each campaign a chance to be displayed.

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