An ad network (advertising network) is a company or platform that connects advertisers (who want to show ads) with publishers (websites, apps, or platforms that have space to display ads).
How it works
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Publishers provide available ad space.
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Advertisers provide ads and targeting requirements.
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The ad network matches ads to the right audiences and places them on publisher sites.
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The network tracks performance (clicks, impressions, conversions) and handles payment between publishers and advertisers.
What ad networks do
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Collect ad inventory from many websites/apps
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Offer targeting options (location, interests, behavior, etc.)
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Automatically choose which ads to show
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Report performance metrics
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Handle payments and revenue sharing
Examples of ad networks
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Google AdSense / Google Display Network (GDN)
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Meta Audience Network
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Taboola / Outbrain
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AppLovin, Unity Ads (mobile apps/games)
In simple terms
👉 An ad network is a middleman that helps advertisers buy ad space and helps publishers sell it.
If you want, I can also explain ad exchanges, DSPs/SSPs, or how to choose the best ad network.
HOW TO EARN WITH AD NETWORK
You can earn money with an ad network by showing ads on your website, blog, mobile app, or other digital property. The ad network pays you based on impressions, clicks, or actions users take.
Below is a clear, practical guide.
✅ How to Earn Money With an Ad Network
1. Create a platform that has traffic
You need a place where people visit regularly:
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Website or blog
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Mobile app / game
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YouTube channel (some networks allow this)
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Browser extension or tool
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Newsletter (certain networks support email ads)
More traffic → higher earnings.
2. Apply to an ad network
Sign up and get approval. Examples:
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Google AdSense (best for beginners)
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Media.net
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Taboola / Outbrain (for large sites)
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AppLovin / Unity Ads (for apps)
Each network has rules you must follow.
3. Place ads on your platform
The ad network gives you:
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An ad code (for websites)
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An SDK (for apps)
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A tag or script to insert
You place these in your pages or screens where ads should appear.
4. Earn money based on ad performance
You earn in these ways:
● CPM (Cost Per Thousand Impressions)
Paid for every 1,000 views of an ad
(Example: CPM = $2 → 1,000 ad views earns $2)
● CPC (Cost Per Click)
Paid when users click on an ad.
● CPA (Cost Per Action)
Paid when a user performs a certain action (sign-up, purchase).
● Revenue share
The ad network keeps part of the money and pays you the rest.
5. Optimize to increase your earnings
To maximize income:
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Increase your traffic (SEO, social media)
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Use high-paying niches (finance, tech, health)
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Place ads in high-visibility areas
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Improve user experience (avoid too many ads)
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Use multiple types of ads (banner, native, video)
6. Get paid
Networks usually pay via:
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Bank transfer
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PayPal
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Payoneer
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Wire
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Checks (less common now)
Most have minimum payout thresholds (e.g., $100 for AdSense).
⭐ Want personalized suggestions?
Tell me:
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Do you have a website or app?
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How much traffic do you get?
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What country is your audience from?
Then I can recommend the best ad network and how much you can expect to earn.