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Our simple, two-part application should take less than five minutes to complete.

1. Tell us about your site and current ad setup.
2. Provide read-only Google Analytics access so we can verify your site’s traffic data for final approval.

We use Google Analytics data to review your site and confirm that it reaches our ad partners’ requirements. The data we receive from the application allows us to thoroughly review your site to ensure we’re the best fit.

Once our ad partners review and approve the application, we also ask for ‘read and analyze’ access to your Google Analytics. This access helps us analyze your ad performance and use that information to create your new setup and dashboard.

We require this access along with a completed application throughout our partnership.

After submitting, you should receive an email acknowledgment right away. Site reviews typically take a week because our analysis is determined by people, not computers. Once your site is approved, we’ll get you started with the AdThrive Setup Assistant.

Step 1: You’ll create or link an existing Google Ad Manager account. Google will also require a validation tag on your site to confirm your domain matches the request we’re making to manage the ad inventory on your site.

Step 2: You’ll share your current ad goals and performance details. We want to understand exactly what you’d like to see with ads on your site in the future and, if you’re running ads, how those are currently performing. If you’re not running ads yet, we’ll work with you over email to design an ad layout you love.

Step 3: You’ll give an AdThrive user read-only access to your Google Analytics account. We need this to assess your current performance if you’re using another ad provider. It’s also how your AdThrive dashboard will track performance once our ads are live on your site.

Step 4: We’ll do an analysis. Our experts will dive into your site design and traffic data so we can create a custom ad layout optimized for success. You get the final say on how your ads are placed.

A minimum of three ads running in highly viewable locations is required on each device. We will only move forward if we’re confident we can help you earn more money. Your start date will be determined by the terms of any existing contracts you may have.

The AdThrive Setup Assistant will guide you through the final steps for successful installation:

Step 1: Fill out a Traffic Assignment Letter (TAL) for Comscore. We aggregate your traffic with all the sites in our community, putting our network at the #7 spot for ALL web properties in Comscore. The collective AdThrive community is larger than companies like Pinterest, Meredith and USA Today.

Step 2: Tell us if you plan to self-install or if you’d like us to take care of that. Most creators prefer that we install the ads for them, which requires giving us access to your website.

Step 3: Add an Advertiser Privacy Statement to your site’s privacy policy. We’ll help you stay compliant with any governmental regulations about your ads. You’ll update your site’s privacy policy by linking to an explanation of how cookies are used and information for EEA and California readers to ensure GDPR and CCPA compliance.

Step 4: You’ll accept the AdThrive Service Agreement. This covers service terms, confidentiality, compliance with AdThrive policies and more.

1. We’ll set up your ads.txt file that lists our partners that are authorized to sell your ad spaces.
2. If you’re currently running ads, we’ll remove them from your previous ad provider as we’re setting up your new AdThrive ads to minimize ANY downtime in ad earnings.
3. We’ll set up custom placements for your AdThrive ads. If you use WordPress, we’ll install the AdThrive Ads WordPress plug-in. If you don’t use WordPress, we’ll add a snippet of code in the header of your site.
4. We’ll add a text-only “Elite CafeMedia Publisher” badge in the footer of your site. This is also placed through the AdThrive plug-in or code.

We’ll confirm you’re happy with your ads, and then our team will monitor performance and share proactive suggestions to make sure your earnings are as strong as possible.

Of course. You’ll be offered that option when you first sign in to the AdThrive Setup Assistant. You’ll receive instructions in the initial email guiding you through the setup and above steps. You’ll have access to our team for support along the way.

Once your data begins populating in the AdThrive dashboard, we’ll let you know how to log in so you can access earnings data and set up your payment information.

Many creators start seeing improved earnings immediately and most within a few days. We’re committed to helping you increase your revenue for the long run and will keep you updated every step of the way.

Your dashboard is where you can control the kinds of ad types and filters that you want to run on your site, monitor your earnings and traffic performance and take advantage of our exclusive products and solutions.

You’ll receive your first payment 45 days after the end of your first month running AdThrive ads.  We submit ad revenue payments on the 15th of every month on a Net 45 schedule.

Our model sends 75 percent of revenue straight to creators. We use our 25 percent to cover ad serving fees, associated costs and any discrepancies, pay the team that provides creators with best-in-industry support and technology and invest in constant improvements to help you earn more year after year.

It means you can have peace of mind that our ad optimization, policies, financials, business practices and ad layouts are Google-approved and thoroughly vetted. We work closely with Google to make sure your ads are up to date with their current and future policies to keep your business and income safe for the future.