How Do I Place an Ad on My Website Using SoCast?
How Do I Place an Ad on My Website Using SoCast?
Who Is This Article For?
- Users with Advertising Permissions
- Applicable to: All Themes
Important Notes
- Please allow up to 3 hours for ads to start displaying correctly before contacting Google Ad Manager support. If it has been longer than 3 hours, you can contact Google support here.
- To ensure your ad is mobile-responsive, you must edit the ad code within Google Ad Manager.
- The word “Advertisement” will appear as soon as ad code is saved in the ad slot.
- The “Advertisement” label cannot be turned off. This adheres to best practices and ethical standards. Google and Apple have increased enforcement of clear ad labeling, which impacts search rankings and compliance.
Step-by-Step Guide to Placing an Ad
- Navigate to Website > Website Settings > Advertising.
- Scroll down to the Ad Units section.
- Click the Edit (pencil) icon beside the ad unit you want to edit or add.
- In the pop-up window, enter your ad code, then click Save.
Ad Slot Types and Recommended Dimensions
| Ad Slot | Dimensions | Description |
|---|
| Leaderboard Ad | 728x90 | Appears at the top of the website. |
| Lightbox Banner Ad | 300x50 | Appears in pop-ups when viewing gallery content (photos, videos, activity streams). |
| Mobile Banner Ad | 320x50 (should be responsive) | Appears at the bottom of the website when viewed on a mobile device. |
| Gallery Big Box Ad | 300x250 | Appears after every 5 items in gallery pop-ups (photos, videos, activity streams). |
| Header Ad (SoCast 3.0) | Recommended 728x90 | Appears at the top of the website in the position assigned in the theme editor. |
| Mobile Header Ad | Recommended 320x50 (should be responsive) | Appears in place of the header ad on the mobile-responsive website. |
| Footer Ad | Recommended 728x90 | Appears at the bottom of the website above the site footer. |
| Mobile Footer Ad | Recommended 320x50 (should be responsive) | Appears in place of the footer ad on the mobile-responsive website. |
| Full Page Ad | Max width based on website settings | Appears when using the "Full Page Ad" widget and is inserted automatically into blog posts. |
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact SoCast Support.
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