=== AdRotate Banner Manager ===
Contributors: adegans
Donate link: https://www.arnan.me/donate.html
Tags: adverts, ads, banners, advert manager, ad manager, banner manager, monetise, revenue, place banners, adsense, dfp, doubleclick, amazon, affiliate, referral
Requires at least: 4.6
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.2.3
Stable tag: 5.5
License: GPLv3

Manage your adverts and campaigns the easy way! Monetise your website with AdRotate. AdRotate has everything you need while keeping things simple!

== Description ==

With AdRotate you can easily place advertising banners pretty much anywhere on your site while managing everything from the easy to use dashboard. No fussing with your themes code if you don't want to.

Easily create your own adverts with basic HTML and/or Javascript code or use adverts from your favorite Ad Server such as Media.net, Blind Ferret, Yahoo! Adverts, DFP, Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, Bing Ads, Amazon Affiliates, Chitika, Doubleclick, JuiceAds and many more similar ad servers and affiliate programs.

> With AdRotate you manage your promotional campaigns and banners with ease, all from your dashboard. 

With AdRotate it's easy to check up on how many impressions your adverts have. Monitor advert groups and see which are the most effective. Make the most of advertising with the many features AdRotate has to offer.

AdRotate looks and feels similar to the WordPress dashboard you already know, this means you're already familiar with AdRotate before you even start using the plugin. Familiarize yourself with the many useful features and you'll be up and running minutes.

Want even more features? Get AdRotate Professional! AdRotate Pro has more features and gives you access to AdRotate Geo and Premium Support!
AdRotate Pro features include; Geo targeting for every country, Fine grained control with schedules, Adblock Disguise, Mobile adverts, Media/asset management and much more!
Check out the many extras on the [AdRotate Pro website](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free)!

<strong>Getting started</strong>
You'll be running your advertising campaigns in minutes.
If you need a hand installing AdRotate or you want someone to handle the initial setup. Take a look at these [services](https://ajdg.solutions/services/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free).

> Getting started with AdRotate is not complex, but a little help or advise is never bad.

<strong>Support and Bug Reports</strong>
All manuals, guides and support questions can be found and asked on the [Support page](https://ajdg.solutions/support/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free).
Please post bug reports for AdRotate Pro on the [support forum for bug reports](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/adrotate-for-wordpress/bug-reports/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free).
I also have a [Tumblr Page](https://ajdgsolutions.tumblr.com/ask) where you can ask your question.

> I don't always check the wordpress.org forums. For faster support use the AJdG Solutions Forum instead!

**Some of AdRotates Features**

* Works with ad servers such as; Media.net, Blind Ferret, Google AdSense, DFP and most other referrer/ad servers
* Easy management of adverts and groups of adverts
* Automatic rotation of adverts with Dynamic Groups
* Have your advertisers add/edit/manage their own adverts
* Geo Targeting for adverts in every country
* Mobile adverts (differentiate tablets from phones or desktops)
* Disguise adverts from ad blockers so they're less likely to be blocked
* Get email notifications when your adverts need you
* Any size advertisement, including 125x125, 468x60, 729x90, 160x600 and every common format you can imagine
* Easy to read stats so you can follow how each advert is performing
* Automatically delete short running adverts and stats after they expire
* Compatible with responsive adverts
* Daily, monthly and yearly stats
* Couple adverts to users for personalized stats
* Track how many times a banner is clicked and show it's Cick-Through-Ratio (CTR)
* Put random, or selected, banners in pages or posts
* Preview banners when creating or editing them
* Advanced time schedules and restrictions you control
* AdRotate Geo, AJdG Solutions' exclusive Geo Targeting service
* Export statistics to CSV
* Multiple groups per banner location
* Unlimited widgets
* Show multiple adverts at once in a grid, column or row
* Automagically disable ads after they expire
* Dashboard notifications when ads are about to expire or need attention
* Use shortcodes, widgets or PHP to put ads on your site

AdRotate and AdRotate Pro share many features. But some features are available in AdRotate Professional only. Learn more about [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) on my website.

== Installation ==

Installing the plugin is as easy as searching for "Arnan AdRotate" or simply "AdRotate" in your plugin dashboard and clicking "Install Now" from your dashboards plugin page. Just like every other plugin.
Once activated, a new menu appears called "AdRotate" in the dashboard menu from which you manage everything in AdRotate.

For more detailed instructions check out the [installation steps](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/installing-adrotate-on-your-website/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) on the AdRotate website.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I migrate my data from another plugin to AdRotate? =
Maybe. Take a look at [AdRotate Switch](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-switch/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) and see if your current advertising plugin is compatible for migrating your data!

= How do I use AdRotate =
There are [user guides](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) with every popular feature explained.
You can also post your questions on the [forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) or via my [Tumblr Page](https://ajdgsolutions.tumblr.com/ask).

= Is AdRotate compatible with Yoast SEO or other SEO plugins? =
Yes, Yoast SEO, All in One SEO pack and all other SEO plugins work fine with AdRotate. 

= Is Jetpack compatible with AdRotate? =
Yes. 

= Does AdRotate work alongside caching plugins? =
AdRotate works with W3 Total Cache and Borlabs Cache.
Other plugins such as WP Super Cache or WP Fastest Cache may work, but are untested.

= Can I use my adverts from Google AdSense? =
Yes, usually you can use their code as-is.

= Does AdRotate support HTML5 adverts? =
Yes!
If you're stuck installing your HTML5 advert consider the [HTML5 setup service](https://ajdg.solutions/product/adrotate-html5-setup-service/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free).

= Does AdRotate work together with WooCommerce? =
Yes!

= Can I use bbPress alongside AdRotate? =
Yes!

= Does AdRotate offer click tracking? =
Yes, and it counts impressions as well.

= Can I place adverts on forms from Contact Form 7? =
Yes! All contact form plugins should work fine.

= Are emails sent by AdRotate sent through my installed SMTP plugin? =
Yes! SMTP Mailer and similar plugins take over the wp_mail function which is what AdRotate uses.

== Upgrade Notice ==

Code cleanup, fixed broken/misaligned dashboard widgets.

== Changelog ==

Be a Professional and go Pro. With [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free)!

= 5.5 FREE =
* [change] Removed many unused Debug code
* [change] Tweaks to the installation script
* [fix] Dashboard widgets

= 5.5 PRO =
* [new] Filter to prevent double adverts when using groups
* [change] Removed many unused Debug code
* [change] Tweaks to the installation script
* [fix] Dashboard widgets
* [i18n] Added missing strings in support dashboard

All recent changes are available on the [AdRotate Changelog](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-development/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free).

== Screenshots ==

> If screenshots are not visible, turn off your adblocker!
> See more screenshots on the [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?utm_source=wp-org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=adrotate-free) product pages. A lot of the features shown there are also available in the free version.

1. Creating / Editing adverts
2. Managing adverts
3. Scheduling adverts
4. Managing groups of adverts