=== WPAdCenter: WordPress Ads Plugin for Ads Manager & Adsense ===
Contributors: WPEka Club
Donate link: https://club.wpeka.com/
Tags: ads, adsense, ad rotation, ads manager, amazon,wordpress ads, wordpress ads plugin, wordpress advertising plugin, wordpress ad rotator, banners, adverts, ads shortcode
Requires at least: 5.0+
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 5.7
Stable tag: 1.1.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
WPAdCenter is an ads manager plugin that helps you create, manage and monetize your WordPress website by inserting banner and adsense ads anywhere on your site.
== Description ==
WPAdCenter is a powerful and advanced WordPress ads plugin that can display both Google AdSense and banner ads on your website.
This ad rotation plugin is an ideal Google AdSense alternative because you get complete control over how ads are created, displayed and rotated on your WordPress website.
You can rotate ads or place multiple banners in any ad groups and schedule ads with this complete WordPress advertising plugin.
== About this Plugin ==
WPAdcenter allows you to easily create your adverts with Javascript code or display banner ads from ad networks like Google AdSense, Media.net and Amazon Native Ads.
In a few easy steps, you can install, set up and configure the plugin to create your banner ads.
You can display unlimited ads around your website by using a shortcode, a widget or by directly editing your theme files.
WPAdCenter is compatible with Gutenberg Blocks and popular Page Builders. This feature-rich WordPress ads plugin can help you to monetize your website and grow your business.
***See what Oli is saying about WPAdCenter:***
> “WPAdCenter will take care of all aspects of advertising on your WordPress powered websites. Whether you want to run your own advertising in the form of affiliate banners, Google Adsense, or any other advertising network you can think of, or you would like to offer advertising spots for sale on your site – it’s all possible with WPAdCenter.”
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> – Oli, Founder , Kooc Media
WP Adcenter has a built-in graphical statistics section where you can view impressions and clicks for each of your ads. Advertisers can also have access to the statistics of their ads.
The Google Adsense Importer feature allows you to automatically insert Google Adsense code to your WordPress website without any manual coding. This way, you can showcase your banner ads to different sections of your website and increase revenue.
This WordPress ads plugin allows you to add scripts like Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics Code, etc. directly to your header or footer using the Script Adder.
== How to Manage Ads ==
- Create unlimited ads to display banner ads on your WordPress website
- Implement ad rotation to display multiple ads
- Use Geo-targeting Pro feature to target ad viewers from any location in the world
- Monetize your website using the Pro features to display advertisers ads on your website
- WooCommerce Payment Integration
- Schedule ads using the start and end date
- Insert ads into posts and pages automatically without coding
== What are the different Ad types ==
- Create and insert banner ads from all ad and affiliate networks like Google AdSense, Media.net, Amazon Advertising, BuySellAds, Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick (DFP), Ezoic, InfoLinks, Tradedoubler, Awin, Getyourguide, The Moneytizer and more.
- Create your banner ads with javascript code
- Use ads shortcodes to deliver ads
- Create and display banner ads of various sizes
- Insert Amazon ads or contextual Amazon Native Shopping Ads
== Display WordPress Ads ==
- Show ads on individual pages or posts
- Display ads on sidebar and in widgets
- Display rotating ads
***See what WP Mayor founder is saying about WPAdCenter:***
> “WPAdCenter is an ideal WordPress advertisement management plugin for small to medium-sized magazines or publishing websites.”
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> – WP Mayor
== Features ==
- Display ads anywhere on your WordPress website using a Gutenberg block and simple shortcodes.
- Display banner image ads.
- Connect to your AdSense Account and load ads directly from your AdSense account.
- Display ads from ad networks including Amazon Shopping Ads, Media.net, and more.
- Create unlimited ads to display single or multiple banner ads.
- Automatically start and stop ads by scheduling ads.
- Unlimited advertiser accounts.
- Comprehensive statistics and reports for ads.
- Generates ads.txt with custom content.
- Customizable banner sizes supported (Pro feature).
- Unlimited advertiser accounts (Pro feature).
- Geo-targeted ads displayed to audiences at specific locations (Pro feature).
- Allow advertisers to signup on your website using a sign-up form (Pro feature).
- WooCommerce integration to accept payments online from advertisers (Pro feature).
== How to get started with WPAdCenter ==
[youtube https://youtu.be/M7zx2z6ttcU]
== Looking for the Pro plugin?==
Get more from your WPAdCenter. Upgrade to the [Pro version](https://club.wpeka.com/product/wpadcenter/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=wpadcenter&utm_campaign=wpadcenter).
== What Next? ==
If you like this plugin, then consider checking out our other projects:
- [WP Legal Pages](https://wplegalpages.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wpadcenter): Generate 25+ legal policy pages for your WordPress website in just a few minutes, including, Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Cookie Policy and many more.
- [WP Cookie Consent](https://wplegalpages.com/cookie-consent-banner-on-your-website/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wpadcenter): Display a customized cookie consent notice (for GDPR), and "Do Not Sell" opt-out notice (for CCPA). Get granular consent and record a consent log.
- [WPeka Woo Auction Software](https://wpauctionsoftware.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wpadcenter): Host eBay like auctions or Simple / Reverse / Penny Auctions on your WooCommerce website
== Installation ==
1. Upload `wpadcenter` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How can I insert ads anywhere on my WordPress website? =
You can easily insert ads anywhere on your website. There are widgets available.
There are also Gutenberg blocks available to select to add it anywhere within your content as well.
= Can I use any other hosted ad networks? =
Yes. You can either choose to use your own hosted ads, or use ads from any other ad networks (like Google AdSense).
= Can I schedule Ads? =
Yes, You can schedule Ads.
Create your ads with start date in future and appropriate end date.
When an ad is created with a start date in the future and when the start date is reached, those ads will be displayed automatically.
To know more about creating banners visit [documentation](https://docs.wpeka.com/wp-adcenter/banners)
= How to add Google Adsense Auto Ads in the plugin? =
You can insert the Auto Ads script either across the site or on a specific page/post where you want the ads to appear.
To display ads from external sources like Google Adsense, you can create banners with Ad Code from Google Adsense.
- Navigate to **WordPress Dashboard > WPAdCenter > Ads.**
- In **Ad Type** - Select type of the ad as **Ad Code.**
- With Ad type selected as Ad Code you can provide code from Google Adsense instead of Banner image.
To know more about creating banners visit [documentation](https://docs.wpeka.com/wp-adcenter/banners)
To display ads on a specific page/post, create one or more ads and add them to a specific page/post.
= What banner sizes are supported? =
**Square and Rectangle**
- 200x200 - Small square
- 240x400 - Vertical rectangle
- 250x250 - Square
- 250x360 - Triple widescreen
- 300x250 - Inline rectangle
- 336x280 - Large rectangle
- 580x400 - Netboard
**Skyscraper**
- 120x600 - Skyscraper
- 160x600 - Wide skyscraper
- 300x600 - Half-page ad
- 300x1050 - Portrait
**Leaderboard**
- 468x60 - Banner
- 728x90 - Leaderboard
- 930x180 - Top banner
- 970x90 - Large leaderboard
- 970x250 - Billboard
- 980x120 - Panorama
**Button**
- 120x60 - Button 1
- 120x90 - Button 2
- 125x125 - Square button
**Mobile**
- 300x50 - Mobile banner 1
- 320x50 - Mobile banner 2
- 320x100 - Large mobile banner
You can also customize the size of banners according to your requirements.
= How to add Ads in WordPress? =
You can use WPAdcenter to create ads and group them into ad groups and display into your WordPress site wherever you want.
= How does WPAdCenter manage GDPR and ePrivacy? =
For EU visitors, you can show ads only if you have the user consent.
You can use the [GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin](https://club.wpeka.com/product/wp-gdpr-cookie-consent/) which manages this. The Ads will be displayed only after the user consent is given.
WPAdcenter doesn’t capture or save personal information (e.g., an IP address). It also doesn’t store any cookies in the visitor’s browser.
= Which ad networks are supported? =
WPAdCenter works with ad networks which support ads via Banner Images, Videos, Javascript code.
It’s compatible with popular ad networks like Google AdSense, Amazon, Chitika, Clickbank, Buy Sell Ads, Google Ad Manager (Google Double Click, DFP), media.net.
You can also add advertisement scripts to header/footer on specific pages or across your website without coding.
= Is there PHP code or shortcodes I can embed in my theme? =
You can also place an Ads in your template or theme via the PHP command “do_shortcode()”. Just pass the ID of the Ads you want to render.
For example:
“< ? php echo do_shortcode( "[wpadcenter_ad id=2803]" ); ? >“
Where 2803 is the Ads ID.
You can also use template tags to display ads within the theme template by clicking on ‘Manage Ads’, from the table of ads, you can click on the ‘Template Tag’ of your desired ad and the PHP code will get copied. Now, you can place that code in your template file to directly display the ad.
Similarly, you can display ads present in ad groups by clicking on ‘Manage Ad Groups’, from the table of ad groups, you can click on the ‘Template Tag’ of your desired ad group and the PHP code will get copied. Now, you can place that code in your template file to directly display the ads from the ad group.
= What is Ads.txt?
Ads.txt or “Authorized Digital Sellers” is a technical specification developed by the IAB to combat ad frauĀd.
== Screenshots ==
1. Settings Menu.
2. Add New Ad Zone.
3. Add New Advertiser.
4. Add New Campaign.
5. Add New Banner.
6. Ad Wizard.
== Changelog ==
= 1.1.3 =
* Update: Improvised UI for Getting Started page.
= 1.1.2 =
* Fix: Fixed banner clicks tracking issue on the frontend.
= 1.1.1 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability for analytics within the plugin.
= 1.1.0 =
* Feature: Adsense Importer.
* Update: Spanish translation.
= 1.0.4 =
* Feature: ads.txt support.
* Update: usability.
* Update: French translation.
= 1.0.3 =
* Feature: Create ads with simple and easy to use - Ad Wizard.
* Update: Improved Link settings for Banner - Added Open in new tab and nofollow field settings.
* Update: Select custom size for Adzone templates.
* Update: Added feature comparison table for Free and Pro versions.
* Fix: Issue related to Global scripts on Blog post page.
= 1.0.2 =
* Update: Support for Pro features.
* Fix: Minor bug fixes.
= 1.0.1 =
* Feature: Add custom scripts to header, body, and/or footer.
* Feature: Daily Cron for scheduled campaigns.
* Update: Integration support for Pro features.
* Update: Updated plugin name as per the slug.
* Fix: Campaigns status issue on save.
= 1.0.0 =
* Feature: Initial version.
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.1.3 =
* Update: Improvised UI for Getting Started page.
= 1.1.2 =
* Fix: Fixed banner clicks tracking issue on the frontend.
= 1.1.1 =
* Fix: Fixed vulnerability for analytics within the plugin.
= 1.1.0 =
* Feature: Adsense Importer.
* Update: Spanish translation.
= 1.0.4 =
* Feature: ads.txt support.
* Update: usability.
* Update: French translation.
= 1.0.3 =
* Feature: Create ads with simple and easy to use - Ad Wizard.
* Update: Improved Link settings for Banner - Added Open in new tab and nofollow field settings.
* Update: Select custom size for Adzone templates.
* Update: Added feature comparison table for Free and Pro versions.
* Fix: Issue related to Global scripts on Blog post page.
= 1.0.2 =
* Update: Support for Pro features.
* Fix: Minor bug fixes.
= 1.0.1=
* Feature: Add custom scripts to header, body, and/or footer.
* Feature: Daily Cron for scheduled campaigns.
* Update: Integration support for Pro features.
* Update: Updated plugin name as per the slug.
* Fix: Campaigns status issue on save.
= 1.0.0 =
* Feature: Initial version.