Google Ads is a powerful platform that allows website owners to generate revenue by displaying banner ads. By integrating Google Ads banners into your eDirectory website, you can monetize your platform effectively. This guide will walk you through creating Google Ads banners and displaying them on your eDirectory website.


Steps to Create and Display Google Ads Banners in eDirectory


1. Set Up Your Google AdSense Account

  1. Visit the Google AdSense page and click on "Get Started". 
  2. Fill in your site information:
    • Your site: Enter your site URL in the format https://yoursite.com.
    • Get more out of AdSense: Select the option that best suits your needs.
    • Your payment country/territory: Choose your current location. 
  3. Click on "Start using AdSense" to create your account.


2. Add Your Website to Google AdSense

  1. After logging in, click on "Sites" in your Google AdSense dashboard.
  2. Select "New Site".  
  3. Enter your website URL (without the https:// prefix) in the designated field. 
  4. Click on "Save".


3. Create a Banner Ad in Google AdSense

  1. In your Google AdSense dashboard, navigate to "Ads".
  2. Click on the "By ad unit" tab and select "Display ads". 
  3. Fill out the necessary information:

    • Ad Unit Name: Enter a descriptive name for the banner.

    • Ad Size: Select "Fixed," then specify the dimensions:

    • Width and Height: Enter the desired banner dimensions. To ensure proper display control of Google Ads banners on your site, you must use the default dimensions supported by eDirectory. Below are the supported dimensions:

      • Leaderboard (Width x Height): 728px x 90px
      • Large Mobile Banner (Width x Height): 320px x 100px
      • Square (Width x Height): 250px x 250px
      • Wide Skyscraper (Width x Height): 160px x 600px

    • Below are example screenshots of square and leaderboard banners.

      Leaderboard bannerSquare banner
      Note: Please follow the banner settings exactly as described to maintain control over the display of ads on your site. By doing so, all Google Ads banners will only appear in the designated banner widgets, preventing them from displaying uncontrollably throughout the site. To learn more about how to configure the banner widgets on your site, please refer to this article: Banners

        
  4. Click "Create".
  5. Copy the banner's script code and click "Done". 

4. Add the Banner Ad to Your eDirectory Website

  1. Log in to your Site Manager on eDirectory.
  2. Go to the Content tab and click on "Banners".
  3. Click on "Add banner". 
  4. Select the appropriate Banner Type. Ensure it matches the banner type you created in Google AdSense (e.g., leaderboard, square, etc.).
  5. Select "Show by Script Code" and paste the copied Google AdSense code into the Script field.
  6. Click "Save Changes".

5. Add the ads.txt File to Your eDirectory Website

  1. Access your Google AdSense dashboard, and click on "Connect your site to AdSense"
  2. Click on "Verify site ownership," select the "ads.txt snippet" option, and copy the ads.txt code provided by Google AdSense.
  3. In your eDirectory Site Manager, go to Promote → SEO Center → Webmaster Tools → Authorized Digital Sellers for Web (ads.txt). 
  4. Paste the ads.txt code and save the changes.

6. Verify and Request a Review

  1. In the same page you copied the ads.txt code (Step 5 Add the ads.txt File to Your eDirectory Website), request a site review by clicking on "Request Review".


7. Approval and Monetization


Once your site passes the review process, your banners will be active and ready to display on your eDirectory website. You can now start earning revenue from the ads displayed on your site.


By following these steps, you can effectively integrate Google Ads banners into your eDirectory platform, enhancing its functionality and generating income. Take advantage of Google Ads to maximize your website's earning potential!