AdBrite is an ad network that features many different kinds of ads. Unlike AdSense which only does text and image ads, AdBrite will allow you to put a wide variety of ads on your site. These include text ads, in-line ads and full page “click to continue” ads. For more details on how AdBrite compares to other ad networks, be sure to view our AdBrite vs AdSense chart for easy reference.
Here’s how to use AdBrite to monetize your website. Start by going to http://www.adbrite.com
Step 1: Sign Up for an Account
Click on “Create Account” to begin the account creation process.
Check the box next to “publisher”.
Fill out the rest of the form to complete the registration process.
Step 2: Manage Ad Zones
Once you have an account, you’ll see the main page with all your stats and revenue details. With a new account, everything will be blank.
Click on “Manage Ad Zones” to start the ad creation process.
Once you’re in the Manage Ad Zones section, click on “Set up a zone”.
Step 3: Select Your Ad Type
There are three main types of ads:
Banner & Text Ads – These are the standard banner and text ads you’d expect to see on any ad network. You can choose between displaying both or displaying text only ads.
Full Page Ads – These ads will appear over the entire website. The user can click “Continue” to exit out of the ad. You can specify when the ad will appear as well as some of the look and feel. Naturally, since the advertiser is getting more exposure, you get more per impression for this type of ad.
Inline Ads – In line ads let you create text that can be hovered over. When it’s hovered over, an advertisement is shown.
Choose which type of ad you want to show on your site.
Step 4: Setup Your Ad’s Specs
Choose your ad details. Set the size for your ad and the colors. A preview will show you what your ad looks like.
Scroll down to access more options. Choose what kind of ads will show on your site.
Finally, choose what text will appear below your ad.
Step 5: Create Your Site’s Description
Your site description will tell potential advertisers what your site is all about. You’ll also set your keywords and category so potential advertisers can find you more easily.
Step 6: Set Ad Rotation (Optional)
If you’re using multiple ad networks at the same time, AdBrite can generate a piece of code that will rotate between networks you’re already using and AdBrite’s ads. As long as your CPM is higher from other networks, it’ll show those ads. On the other hand, if AdBrite’s CPM bid is higher it’ll show AdBrite’s ads.
If you aren’t using other networks, then just ignore this section.
Step 7 – Upload Your Ad Code
Copy and paste the code generated to your HTML editor and upload it to your server.
Step 8 – Tracking Your Ads
There are two main tracking features with AdBrite: Seeing what kind of ads are displaying on your site and seeing your actual stats for your ads.
To see what kind of ads are showing on your site, click on “Review Ads” along the navigation bar.
Then select what kind of ads you want to see.
To track your clicks, impressions and earnings, click on “Manage Ad Zones” along the navigation.
Your stats will be displayed for each ad on your site.
Congratulations! You’ve now learned how to setup an AdBrite account, how to create an ad and how to track your progress.
