Creating Your First Ad

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Learn how to create and publish your first ad using WB Ad Manager. This guide covers the essential steps to get an ad live on your site.

Quick Start

  1. Go to WB Ad Manager → Add New
  2. Enter a title for your ad (internal use only)
  3. Select an ad type (Image, Code, Rich Content, or AdSense)
  4. Add your ad content
  5. Choose where to display it (placements)
  6. Click Publish
WB Ad Manager ads list showing all created advertisements
The ads list showing all your ads with status, zones, and performance metrics

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access the Ad Editor

From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to WB Ad Manager → Add New. This opens the ad creation screen.

Step 2: Enter Ad Details

Title: Give your ad a descriptive name. This is for your reference only and won’t be shown to visitors. Example: “Holiday Sale Banner – Sidebar”

Step 3: Select Ad Type

Choose the type of ad you want to create:

  • Image Ad – Upload a banner image with a click-through URL
  • Rich Content – Create custom HTML using the WordPress editor
  • Code/HTML – Paste ad network code or custom scripts
  • Google AdSense – Display AdSense ads with automatic script management

Step 4: Add Your Content

Based on your selected ad type:

For Image Ads:

  • Click Upload Image or select from Media Library
  • Enter the Destination URL (where clicks go)
  • Add Alt Text for accessibility
  • Choose whether to open links in a new tab

For Code Ads:

  • Paste your ad network code in the code editor
  • The code will be rendered exactly as provided

Step 5: Choose Placements

In the Placements metabox, select where your ad should appear:

  • Header – Top of every page
  • Footer – Bottom of every page
  • Before Content – Before post/page content
  • After Content – After post/page content
  • After Paragraph X – Within content at specific paragraph
  • Popup – Modal overlay with trigger options
  • Sticky – Fixed position bar

Step 6: Configure Display Rules (Optional)

Fine-tune where your ad appears using display rules:

  • Show on all pages or specific pages only
  • Target specific post types or categories
  • Exclude certain pages from showing the ad

Step 7: Publish

Click the Publish button to make your ad live. Visit your site to see it in action!

Tips for Success

  • Test first – Use a staging site or test with admin-only visibility
  • Optimize images – Compress banner images for faster loading
  • Track performance – Check impressions and clicks in the ad list
  • A/B test – Create multiple versions to find what works best
Last updated: January 18, 2026