Growing a business online has always been challenging. However, we believe there should be no obstacles to how you can earn from your efforts. The Smart Direct Link by Adsterra eliminates the final barrier. This advanced URL automatically selects the most relevant landing pages for your traffic. Wondering how much you can earn and where to place the link? We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about Smart Direct Link monetization. Here is the updated 2024 guide to increasing your earnings with just one link.
Let’s begin by explaining all the essential details.
What is Smart Direct Link monetization?
Adsterra Direct Link, also known as Smart Direct Link, is a monetization ad unit designed for publishers and webmasters. This unit is represented solely by a URL, with no visual format.
You can request this unique URL from Adsterra and place it anywhere: on your web page, within a mobile app, or use it to generate revenue from social traffic.
How does Smart Direct Link work and make you money?
We mentioned that it is a simple URL, but how does it monetize your traffic? First, it is an intelligent link. When placed on your web page, and a user clicks on it, the link directs them to one of the advertising pages. There are thousands of ads available, and Adsterra’s advanced algorithms will select only those with high CPMs and high relevance to your traffic.
Let’s take it step by step:
- A user visits your website, landing page, or social network account.
- They click on the Smart Direct Link.
- The user is redirected to one of several relevant advertising offers or landing pages.
- You earn revenue either from ad views (CPM) or from specific actions (CPA).
In the end, you generate income similarly to popunder ads. Additionally, the Link can be utilized as a complementary tool alongside CPM-boosting Popunder or Social Bar ads.
How much does Smart Direct Link pay?
Website or social media audiences can view multiple relevant offers, increasing the likelihood of users making purchases from advertisers. Your earnings significantly increase when users perform actions such as buying, ordering, signing up, or installing. Adsterra is the highest-paying ad network, as it also pays for conversions. Therefore, if you hear about a publisher earning $1,000 daily, it is accurate. Here are some case studies with payment proofs from bloggers who utilize high-CPM Smart Direct Link monetization.
- The CPM and payouts you receive depend on several factors, and understanding these factors will allow you to manage your revenues effectively. We will discuss these top factors in detail later.
Who and how uses Adsterra Smart Direct Link?
The Link is a versatile tool widely used by publishers who lack a website and wish to monetize social traffic from platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube, or by those seeking to earn from mobile app traffic.
Publishers who own websites generally use the Popunder ad format due to its impressive CPM and revenue levels. However, they can also incorporate the Link to achieve a combined effect from paid advertising.
Whether you are monetizing social traffic or web views, obtaining clear instructions on acquiring the ad code is essential. Let’s proceed with this now.
How to get Direct Link for app or social traffic monetization
STEP 1. Register/Log in and generate the Link
- Sign up or log in as an Adsterra publisher.
- Locate the Direct Links tab on the vertical toolbar.
- Click the CREATE DIRECT LINK button.
- In the pop-up window, select your traffic type (or link category) and check any ads you wish to exclude from your feed (if necessary).
- Click ADD once you have completed the steps. Your request will then enter the approval process.
- Allow Adsterra a few minutes to verify everything. You will see the Link’s status change from Pending to Active on your Dashboard.
STEP 2. Get Direct Link code from Adsterra
You can now retrieve the script/code from Adsterra and integrate it into your app or use it for monetizing social traffic.
You will find this on the Direct Links page of your Publisher’s account. Open it and ensure the status is Active. If the status is Pending, the code is still undergoing verification.
How to get Direct Link to monetize websites and landing pages
STEP 1. Register/Log in and request the Link
- Sign up or log in as an Adsterra publisher.
- Locate the Websites tab on the vertical toolbar.
- On the Websites page, click ADD NEW WEBSITE.
- In the pop-up window, fill out the required fields: website URL (preferably HTTPS), traffic category (description of your website’s content), ad unit (Direct Link), and any exclusion filters.
- Click ADD.
- Your request will be submitted for approval, which typically takes 2 to 10 minutes for verification.
Finally, open the Websites tab and locate the website for which you requested the Link. We will now guide you through the process of obtaining the code from your account to place it on a website or any other desired location.
STEP 2. Get the code from your Publisher’s account
Navigate to the Websites page and locate the domain for which you requested the code. Click the downward arrow next to the domain name to find the required code in the list. Ensure that its status is Active. If the status is Pending, please wait a few minutes and refresh the page.
Where to place Smart Direct Link
The Link is compatible with all platforms and CMS, and placing it is as simple as adding text blocks to a blog post. Below are common instructions for embedding the code snippet into HTML pages, WordPress websites, and Blogger (Blogspot) pages.
Top website spots for faster Direct Link monetization
Adsterra Smart Direct Link differs from banners and push ads as it lacks a visual component. This makes it exceptionally easy to use on any website since you don’t need to allocate specific ad space. However, knowing where to place the Link to maximize profits is crucial. That’s what we will cover now.
The primary recommendation is to create text links in the most visible areas of a web page. Here are additional suggestions to consider:
- 404 pages: Add the Link to your 404 Error page template to monetize all traffic.
- Buttons: Incorporate the Link into buttons such as Download, Play, Subscribe, Get Bonus, etc.
- Images and GIFs: Place the Link within images and GIFs.
- Full-size image previews: Use the Link in images that zoom in when clicked.
- Special links next to CTA buttons: Offer free content in exchange for watching advertisements by placing the Link next to CTA buttons.
Factors that affect your Smart Direct Link monetization:
1. Traffic quality
At Adsterra, quality is prioritized over quantity. Metrics such as average time on page, bounce rates, and the number of pages per session are crucial for evaluating your traffic. Even with fewer than 1,000 users daily, you can earn $300-500 in five days if your traffic converts well on CPA campaigns.
However, if your traffic is sourced from bot farms or any other artificial means, the CPM will be zero.
2. GEO and type of traffic you send us
GEO and Type of Traffic For many years, desktop traffic dominated payouts. However, the rise of mobile internet and apps, along with the 2020 lockdown, has boosted mobile ad views. Today, mobile Android users from social networks can generate CPMs of $25, $45, or even $75.
While iOS traffic is traditionally more expensive, Android traffic on Adsterra is closing this gap. Many advertisers run campaigns for VPNs, utilities, cleaners, and boosters targeting Android users.
Users from Tier-1 countries (US, UK, AU) remain in high demand. However, significant payouts can also be achieved with traffic from South Africa (ZA) or Korea (KR).
3. Traffic volume
Traffic Volume The number of impressions is crucial if you aim to significantly increase your revenues. Building your traffic base should be a top priority, so be sure to read our special blog series on SEO and traffic boosting.
4. Your niche
Your Niche Not every website visitor will respond positively to ads. Even with a large blog readership, users may react negatively to formats such as popunders. It is advisable to run tests before widely placing ad codes.
Smart Direct Link monetization benefits for publishers
- Monetize any type of traffic: organic, social, mobile, desktop.
- Put the link anywhere on the web page.
- Each user gets the best offer among those with the highest CPM.
- Ads perfectly combine with any other Adsterra formats.
- You can earn more if you allow niche and explicit ads.
- Smart Direct Link is an excellent means to start monetization, even with a one-page website or no website.
Conclusion
The concept of “easy money” is one that most publishers no longer believe in. However, easy monetization remains an essential opportunity for every publisher. With Smart Direct Link, this opportunity is within your reach. Take advantage of this chance to earn more because you deserve it.