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Campaign Creation: The Complete Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of a pop campaign creation wizard within the EZmob advertising platform. The wizard simplifies the process into three main steps, making it easy for advertisers to create and launch their campaigns.


Overview


To access the campaign wizard, navigate to the Campaigns page and click on the "+ Create Campaign" button. The wizard consists of three essential steps:


  1. Basic Info: Define campaign type, name, vertical, goals, and creatives.
  2. Targeting: Set geographic, device, browser, schedule, and list targeting options.
  3. Budget & Launch: Configure bid settings, budget limits, pacing, and conduct a final review.



Accessing the Wizard


From the Dashboard


  1. Go to dashboard.ezmob.com.
  2. Log in to your advertiser account.
  3. Click on the Campaigns icon located in the left sidebar.
  4. Select the "+ Create Campaign" button in the top right corner.


Wizard Features


  • Auto-save functionality: Your drafts are saved automatically.
  • Draft management: Easily access saved drafts from the draft dropdown.
  • Progress indicator: A visual stepper that shows your current progress.
  • Validation feedback: Receive real-time error and warning messages.



Step 1: Basic Info


Campaign Type Selection


Choose the ad format that aligns best with your campaign objectives. The available campaign types include:


Campaign Type

Description

Best For

Push Notifications

Delivered directly to users' devices

High engagement rates

In-Page Push

Notifications within website content

Non-intrusive advertising

Pop

Pop-up and pop-under ads

High visibility and engagement

Banner

Traditional banner and display ads

Broad reach

Video

VAST/VPAID video advertising

Rich media engagement

Direct Click

Pay-per-click campaigns

Driving traffic to landing pages

Keyword

3-line text ads based on keywords

Search intent targeting


Basic Information Fields


Fill out the following fields:


Field

Required

Description

Campaign Name

Yes

3-255 characters, descriptive campaign name

Description

No

Up to 1000 characters, optional campaign details

Ad Vertical

Yes

Category for reporting and bid optimization


Available Ad Verticals


Mainstream:

  • AV
  • Apps Utilities
  • Content Arbitrage
  • Crypto
  • E-commerce
  • Finance
  • Gaming
  • Mobile Content
  • Nutra - Diet
  • Nutra - Health
  • Push Subscription
  • Real Estate
  • Smartlink
  • Sweepstakes
  • VPN


Adult/Restricted:

  • Adult
  • Casino
  • Dating
  • Nutra - Penis
  • Sports - Bets


Schedule Settings


Set the campaign timing with the following fields:


Field

Description

Start Date

Campaign start date (defaults to today)

End Date

Optional end date (leave empty for no end date)


Campaign Goals (Optional)


Select a primary goal to enhance reporting and bid optimization:


Goal

Description

Brand Awareness

Increase visibility and recognition

Website Traffic

Drive visitors to your site

Conversions

Generate sales or sign-ups

Lead Generation

Collect potential customer information

App Installs

Promote mobile app downloads


Creatives Section


Add destination URLs for your campaign (up to 5 creatives):


  • Each creative must have a valid landing page URL (format: https://example.com/landing-page)
  • Use the Add creative button to include more URLs.
  • Click the Delete (trash icon) to remove a creative.
  • Use the Copy URL button for easy copying.



Step 2: Targeting


Geographic Targeting


Country Selection Methods


Tab

Description

Popular

Commonly targeted countries with tier labels

Tiers

Countries grouped by tier (T1: 30, T2: 68, T3: 141)

Languages

Target based on primary language

Regions

Select specific geographic regions


Features:

  • Utilize the search bar for quick country lookup.
  • Select All buttons for bulk selections.
  • Tier indicators (T1, T2, T3) indicate traffic quality.
  • A Selected countries panel shows your current selections.
  • Leave empty to target worldwide.


Device & Tech Targeting


Quick presets available:

  • All Traffic: No restrictions
  • Mobile: Mobile devices only
  • Mobile App: In-app traffic only
  • Desktop: Desktop traffic only


Device Types


Device

Description

Desktop

Standard desktop computers

Mobile

Smartphones

Tablet

Tablet devices

Smart TV

Connected TV devices

Game Console

Gaming consoles

VR Device

Virtual reality headsets

Other

Other device types


Operating Systems


Mobile:

  • Android (with version selection)
  • iOS (with version selection)


Desktop:

  • Windows (with version selection)
  • macOS (with version selection)
  • Linux
  • Chrome OS
  • Other


Connection Type


Option

Description

Any

All connection types (default)

WiFi

WiFi connections only

Mobile

Cellular connections only


Browsers


Target major browsers with version selection including:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge
  • Internet Explorer
  • Opera


Additional browsers:

  • Android Browser
  • Android WebView
  • Apple Browser
  • Facebook Browser
  • Miui Browser
  • Mobile Application
  • Mobile Browser
  • Oculus
  • Opera Mini
  • Samsung Browser
  • Twitter Browser
  • UC Browser
  • Yandex
  • iOS Calendar
  • Other


Carriers


Carrier targeting is available for Mobile traffic only. Select specific mobile carriers for targeting mobile connection types.


Ad Schedule (Dayparting)


Control when your ads run using a weekly hour grid:


  • 24/7 toggle: Enable all hours (default).
  • Clear All: Disable all hours.
  • Visual grid: Click hours to toggle (Mon-Sun, 0-23 hours).
  • UTC timezone indicator.
  • Active/Inactive legend.


IP & Domain Lists


Manage traffic by IP addresses and referrer domains:


IP Lists

  • Target or block by IP range / CIDR.
  • Mode options:
  • Off (default)
  • Whitelist (only allow these IPs)
  • Blacklist (block these IPs)
  • Search existing lists or Create new IP list.


Domain Lists

  • Target or block by referrer domain.
  • Mode options:
  • Off (default)
  • Whitelist (only allow these domains)
  • Blacklist (block these domains)
  • Search existing lists or Create new domain list.



Step 3: Budget & Launch


Bid Settings


Field

Description

Pricing Model

CPM (Cost Per Mille - cost per 1000 impressions)

Bid Amount

Your bid in USD

Quick bids

MIN, AVG, REC (recommended) bid suggestions


Example bid suggestions:

  • MIN: $0.2000 (minimum competitive bid)
  • AVG: $0.4400 (average market bid)
  • REC: $0.5720 (recommended for good delivery)


Budget Controls


Field

Description

Total Budget

Maximum total spend (or "No limit")

Daily Cap

Maximum daily spend (or "No limit")


Budget Type (Pacing)


Type

Description

Evenly

Distribute spend evenly throughout the day

ASAP

Spend budget as quickly as possible


Frequency Cap


Control how many times a user sees your ad:


  • Custom value input field.
  • Quick options: 1×, 3×, 5×.
  • Higher frequency = more ad exposure per user.


Campaign Review


Before launching, review all settings in summary cards:


Basic Information Card

  • Campaign Name
  • Campaign Type
  • Pricing Model
  • Ad Vertical
  • Start Date
  • End Date


Budget Settings Card

  • Total Budget
  • Daily Cap
  • Bid
  • Budget Type
  • Frequency Cap


Creatives Card

  • List of all creative URLs.


Targeting Card

  • Geo Targeting summary.
  • Devices.
  • Operating Systems.
  • Browsers.


Tips for Success


  1. Choose the right campaign type: Align your ad format with your goals.
  2. Select relevant verticals: This aids in bid optimization.
  3. Start with broader targeting: Narrow down based on performance data.
  4. Use recommended bids: Starting with REC bids can enhance delivery.
  5. Set daily caps: Safeguard your budget while testing.
  6. Monitor frequency: Balance exposure with ad fatigue.
  7. Utilize dayparting: Target your audience during peak hours.






Last updated: April 2026

Updated on: 12/04/2026

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