Google’s recent crackdown on Invalid Traffic (IVT) has become one of the most urgent issues facing publishers today. IVT — any ad interaction that doesn’t come from a real, legitimate user — has always existed, but in the last year, Google has taken enforcement to a new level. As a result, many publishers across content, […]
Header bidding has become the gold standard for maximizing ad revenue, giving publishers fair competition from all demand sources before sending impressions to the ad server. But as the ecosystem evolves, two main models dominate the conversation: Client-Side Header Bidding (CSHB) and Server-Side Header Bidding (SSHB). Although both aim to increase yield, they work in […]
As H5 gaming websites and app-to-H5 traffic continue to grow across Asia, many publishers are searching for reliable monetization strategies. While Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager are often the default choice, H5 publishers are increasingly facing a painful pattern:high estimated earnings at the beginning of the month, followed by heavy invalid traffic (IVT) deductions […]
Understanding and tracking the right monetization metrics is crucial for publishers who want to maximize ad revenue in the evolving programmatic landscape. Beyond simple traffic or total earnings, successful publishers rely on data-driven insights to measure the true value of every impression, session, and ad format. In this article, Pubfuture explores the 15 most important […]
If you’re a publisher running multiple SSP connections or exchanges, you’ve likely heard of Supply Path Optimization (SPO) — a strategy traditionally used by advertisers to make programmatic media buying more transparent and efficient. But the game is changing. Today, publishers are also adopting SPO principles to streamline their monetization stack, strengthen direct demand relationships, […]
In the ever-evolving world of digital publishing, organic traffic remains the lifeblood of success. While paid advertising offers quick wins, organic growth ensures long-term visibility, credibility, and profitability. For publishers navigating today’s competitive online landscape, understanding how to build and sustain organic traffic is crucial. This guide explores the key insights, strategies, and best practices […]
If you’re a publisher using Prebid Wrapper, you’ve already taken a big step toward increasing transparency and yield.But what if you could earn more from the same ad placements — without extra traffic? That’s where Ad Refresh comes in.When used correctly, ad refresh helps publishers display new ads to active users during a single page […]
The digital advertising landscape is undergoing a major transformation as privacy becomes a top priority for both users and regulators. With growing concerns over data security, advertisers are seeking privacy-first methods that allow them to maintain effective targeting while respecting user control. As Google phases out third-party cookies in Chrome, publishers and advertisers are being […]
Programmatic advertising has become the backbone of digital monetization. For publishers, Prebid.js is one of the most widely used open-source header bidding solutions. But simply installing Prebid isn’t enough—you need to optimize it. This guide will walk you through how to optimize Prebid in programmatic advertising step by step. You’ll learn best practices, advanced tips, […]
Mobile advertising has evolved rapidly in the last decade, and publishers are constantly searching for smarter ways to maximize their ad revenue without compromising user experience. Traditional waterfall mediation once dominated the space, but its inefficiencies—such as latency, manual prioritization, and limited competition—pushed the industry to adopt a more advanced solution: in-app bidding. In-app bidding […]
