Home Forums Ad Serving and Inventory Management Creating ad units and placements

Learn how to set up and organize ad units for optimal performance.

  • What Are Ad Units?
    • Ad units are specific ad slots on your website or app where ads are displayed.
    • They are the building blocks of your ad inventory.

  • How to Create Ad Units in GAM:
    1. Go to Inventory > Ad Units in the GAM dashboard.
    2. Click New Ad Unit.
    3. Enter a name for the ad unit (e.g., "Leaderboard_Top").
    4. Choose the ad unit size (e.g., 728x90 for a leaderboard).
    5. Assign the ad unit to a placement (optional).
    6. Save the ad unit.

  • Best Practices for Ad Units:
    • Use descriptive names (e.g., "Mobile_Footer_300x250").
    • Group related ad units into placements for easier management.
    • Use responsive ad units for better performance across devices.

FAQs:
  • Q: How many ad units should I create?
    • A: Create one ad unit for each unique ad slot on your website or app. Avoid creating too many ad units, as it can make management difficult.
  • Q: What’s the difference between an ad unit and a placement?
    • A: An ad unit is a specific ad slot, while a placement is a group of ad units that share common targeting or delivery settings.

Discussion Points:
  • How do you name and organize your ad units?
  • What challenges have you faced when creating ad units?
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