Here’s a simple comparison of Google’s publisher tools: AdSense, AdMob, and Ad Manager.
AdSense
- What it is: An ad network that helps website owners earn money by showing ads.
- Best for: Small websites, blogs, forums, online services.
- Features: Easy setup, automatic ad placement, optimized to boost earnings, simple performance reports.
- Use if: You want quick, automated ways to make money from your website.
AdMob
- What it is: A mobile ad platform for app developers.
- Best for: Mobile apps, game developers.
- Features: Mobile-specific ad formats, controls for brand safety, optimize revenue across Google and other ad networks, insights with Firebase.
- Use if: You want to earn money from your mobile app and manage ads across multiple networks.
Ad Manager
- What it is: A big, powerful platform for large publishers.
- Best for: Big websites, apps, videos, games with many direct ad deals.
- Features: Manage many types of ad inventory, control over ad sales, work with multiple ad exchanges and networks, detailed reports.
- Use if: You sell your own ads directly or handle lots of ad traffic and want advanced control.
Quick Facts
- All three platforms can show high-quality ads.
- Ad Manager is not just a better version of AdSense; it’s a different tool for more complex needs.
- You can use multiple products together for best results.
If you want help choosing or need support, Google also offers expert partners to assist you.
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