Understanding Publisher Dashboard Widgets
Publisher dashboards often include several widgets that summarize performance at a glance. This article explains the most common widgets and how to read them.
Revenue and Performance Widgets
Revenue Summary Widget
Shows earnings for a selected period such as today, yesterday, or the last seven days. You can usually:
- Change the date range using a selector.
- Switch between gross revenue and net revenue if available.
- Hover over a line or bar to see the exact value for a specific day.
Top Performing Sites or Ad Units
Many dashboards include a widget that lists the best performing sites or ad units for the selected period. Use it to:
- Identify which placements generate most revenue.
- Spot units that suddenly moved up or down the list.
- Decide where to focus optimization work first.
Using Widgets to Decide What To Do Next
- If revenue is stable but impressions dropped, check whether a site integration changed.
- If one site is driving most earnings, review its placements for ideas you can copy to other sites.
- If click-through rate is low across all units, consider testing less intrusive formats or better placement.
Related Articles
Getting Started with Your Publisher Dashboard
Monitoring Ad Performance in the Publisher Dashboard
Understanding Publisher Revenue Reports
Troubleshooting Ads Not Showing on Your Site
Updated on: 12/02/2026
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