Publisher Onboarding Checklist

Introduction

Publisher onboarding ensures your sites are ready to serve ads and receive payouts. This checklist walks through the main steps in order.

Step 1: First Login and Dashboard Overview

1. Sign up for a publisher account and complete any basic profile fields requested.
2. Log in and open your publisher dashboard home.
3. Note the main areas: revenue summary, performance widgets, sites, and ad units.

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Step 2: Add and Verify Sites

1. Open the sites or inventory section.
2. Add each domain you plan to monetize.
3. Follow the verification steps until each site shows verified or approved.

Step 3: Create Initial Ad Units

1. For each verified site, create at least one ad unit.
2. Use clear names that describe where the placement appears.
3. Save the units and keep the integration code ready for later.

Step 4: Integrate and Test

1. Place the ad code on your pages.
2. Test in a private browser window to confirm ad spaces render.
3. Watch the dashboard for first impressions and revenue.

Related Articles

• Website Verification for Publishers
• Creating Your First Ad Unit as a Publisher
• How to Integrate Publisher Ad Code on Your Site
• Monitoring Ad Performance in the Publisher Dashboard

Updated on: 24/11/2025