{"id":9828,"date":"2024-10-04T05:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.adpushup.com\/blog\/?p=9828"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:21:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:51:12","slug":"sticky-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Sticky Ads and How can Publishers Benefit from Them?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><em><strong><em>Sticky ads<\/em><\/strong><em> persistently stick to the screen when a user browses the web page and offer better viewability. Here&#8217;s all about sticky ads and how to implement them in Google Ad Manager.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In times of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/identify-bot-traffic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> bot traffic<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/types-of-ad-fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ad fraud<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ads-arent-the-problem-what-annoys-adblock-users-and-how-to-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ad block<\/a>, precious few ads make their way to <em>real <\/em>people who promptly scroll through the page \u2013 looking for something that catches their interest. The rise in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-history-of-online-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> digital advertising<\/a> has provided publishers with a plethora of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-ad-format-and-types-users-like-most-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ad formats<\/a> that can help in combating these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advertisers want conversions, and their ads are useless if there&#8217;s no one around to see them. For this reason, most advertisers would gladly pay a premium for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-impressions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad impressions <\/a>with a high<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ad-viewability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> viewability rate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also the case of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/banner-blindness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> banner blindness<\/a>, which is a matter of concern for both publishers and advertisers. Here&#8217;s an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-tech-experts-share-tips-for-reducing-banner-blindess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> expert roundup<\/a> for publishers we did on reducing banner blindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing for viewability\u2014<em>without jeopardizing user experience <\/em>can be tricky, but sticky ads walk that fine line with ease. Here&#8217;s all you need to know about them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#What_are_Sticky_Ads\" >What are Sticky Ads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Types_of_Sticky_Ads\" >Types of Sticky Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Sticky_Ads_vs_Banner_Ads\" >Sticky Ads vs Banner Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Sticky_Ad_Sizes\" >Sticky Ad Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Why_Should_Publishers_use_Sticky_Ads_Advantages_of_Sticky_Ads\" >Why Should Publishers use Sticky Ads? (Advantages of Sticky Ads)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#What_are_the_Disadvantages_of_Sticky_Ads\" >What are the Disadvantages of Sticky Ads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#How_to_Make_the_Most_of_Sticky_Advertising\" >How to Make the Most of Sticky Advertising?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#What_Data_Says_About_Sticky_Ads_Performance\" >What Data Says About Sticky Ads Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#How_to_Implement_Sticky_or_Anchor_Ads_in_Google_Ad_Manager\" >How to Implement Sticky or Anchor Ads in Google Ad Manager?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#How_to_Implement_Sticky_Ads_in_Ad_Exchange\" >How to Implement Sticky Ads in Ad Exchange?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#What_About_AdSense_Publishers\" >What About AdSense Publishers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/sticky-ads\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Sticky_Ads\"><\/span>What are Sticky Ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticky ads are exactly what the name suggests: A<em>ds that stick<\/em> to the user&#8217;s screen even when users scroll the page in any direction. Also called anchor ads or adhesion ads, they are usually shown as banners or rectangles and are always visible to the users. Hence, regardless of the scroll depth, these ads will always be visible to the visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-sticky-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Sticky_Ads\"><\/span>Types of Sticky Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, there are two types of sticky ads: Horizontal and Vertical. Google Ad Manager also supports these two types. Here&#8217;s how they look and their typical positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Horizontal<\/strong>: These ads are present at the top (landscape) or the bottom of the webpage. Horizontal sticky ads generally come in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/728x90-banner-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leaderboard (728&#215;90)<\/a> sizes and include texts or images for advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Copy-of-12_Large-Sticky-Ad-300x300.gif\" alt=\"How Sticky Ads Appear on screen\" class=\"wp-image-15187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Copy-of-12_Large-Sticky-Ad-300x300.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Copy-of-12_Large-Sticky-Ad-150x150.gif 150w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Copy-of-12_Large-Sticky-Ad-370x370.gif 370w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Copy-of-12_Large-Sticky-Ad-96x96.gif 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vertical<\/strong>: Contrary to the landscape size of horizontal anchor ads, vertical ones are portrait-sized and exist on the sides of the web page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-300x164.png\" alt=\"Vertical sticky ads\" class=\"wp-image-15190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vertical-ads-150x82.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sticky_Ads_vs_Banner_Ads\"><\/span>Sticky Ads vs Banner Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticky ads and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/banner-ad-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banner ads<\/a> are both different ad formats in advertising but share subtle differences &#8211; in terms of their appearance on a webpage and effectiveness in capturing user attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s first understand banner ads. As the name suggests, these ad formats appear rectangular and are placed at the top, bottom, or on either sides of the website to drive conversions. They are the most basic ad formats in the programmatic advertising industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, sticky ads, or anchor ads, as the name suggests, anchor to the viewport while the user scrolls the webpage. Consider anchor ads a response to banner blindness, i.e., when a user deliberately refuses to engage with an ad as they are used to its placements. Sticky advertisements work well because they make sure the user sees the ad all the way through their browsing session, which can boost engagement rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sticky_Ad_Sizes\"><\/span>Sticky Ad Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since almost any type of ad can be sticky, sticky ads do not have a standard size requirement designed expressly for them. Put differently, these can be displayed in regular display banner sizes because they are more of a feature than an ad style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular sizes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Medium rectangle (300&#215;250)<\/strong> \u2013 They are commonly used for sidebar content, generate one of the highest CTRs, and give satisfactory performance in retargeting campaigns.<\/li><li><strong>Half-page\/Vertical Ads (300&#215;600)<\/strong> \u2013 Cover half of the page; one of the top performing ads due to their high visibility, but can be intrusive if not placed mindfully.<\/li><li><strong>Skyscraper (160&#215;600)<\/strong> \u2013 These ads offer high visibility due to their prominent positioning and are equally mobile-friendly.<\/li><li><strong>Leaderboard (728&#215;90)<\/strong> \u2013 Usually placed at the top or bottom of a website, these ads offer high versatility and are considered less intrusive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_Publishers_use_Sticky_Ads_Advantages_of_Sticky_Ads\"><\/span>Why Should Publishers use Sticky Ads? (Advantages of Sticky Ads)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticky ads offer benefits to both publisher and advertiser, such as increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-ad-viewability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad visibility<\/a> and dwell time, which leads to higher CPM for ad impressions. They can also overcome banner blindness without disrupting the user experience. Some other pros of sticky ads include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Adopting sticky ads can lead to increased web page monetization due to enhanced viewability.<\/li><li>Since more than 50% of the creative pixels in sticky advertisements are visible for a second, they automatically meet the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/MRC-Viewable-Ad-Impression-Measurement-Guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> IAB and MRC ad viewability guidelines<\/a>. The same has been mentioned in<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/4524488?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Google&#8217;s viewability guidelines<\/a> as well.<\/li><li>Unlike other ad formats like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/interstitial-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interstitial ads<\/a>, these ads don&#8217;t disrupt the user&#8217;s browsing experience as they occupy the unused sections of the webpage and subtly stay in view.<\/li><li>Sticky ads are highly versatile as they can be customized in any size or feature based on the advertiser&#8217;s campaign requirements.<\/li><li>Sticky ad units are particularly popular for direct campaigns due to their high viewability, making your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-inventory-management-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad inventory<\/a> attractive to advertisers, which can lead to direct deals.<\/li><li>These ads can be included in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/header-bid-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">header bidding<\/a> and targeted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-google-ads-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google AdX<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Disadvantages_of_Sticky_Ads\"><\/span>What are the Disadvantages of Sticky Ads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other ad formats, anchor ads also have cons attached to them. While both publishers and advertisers majorly prefer them, they come with their own set of disadvantages. Some cons of sticky ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Many platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AdPushup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/google-adsense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google AdSense<\/a>, and Google AdX have their own set of restrictions on the usage of anchor ads. Facebook doesn&#8217;t allow them, and violating their guidelines can lead to reduced reach. You will have to use AdSense&#8217;s anchor ad unit to serve sticky ads. Google AdX prohibits the display of more than one sticky ad, either horizontal or vertical, in the viewport at a time.<\/li><li>They demand a high level of technical knowledge for customization and deployment.<\/li><li>Large anchor ads can be overly intrusive, which can lead to a shoddy browsing experience.<\/li><li>Pages with an overload of sticky advertising can lead to longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-slow-loading-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loading times<\/a>.<\/li><li>In many instances, anchor ads can negatively affect the performance of other ads.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_the_Most_of_Sticky_Advertising\"><\/span>How to Make the Most of Sticky Advertising?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticky advertising, if implemented mindfully, can be beneficial for both publishers and advertisers without disrupting the user experience. Here are some tips to make the most of sticky ads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep the aesthetics of the ads minimal and straight to the point. Avoid flashy color combinations or busy designs to keep the ads impactful.<\/li><li>Always add a CTA (Call-to-action) to your ads.<\/li><li>Maintain uniformity in the ad sizes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-data-says-about-sticky-ads-performance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Data_Says_About_Sticky_Ads_Performance\"><\/span>What Data Says About Sticky Ads Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>They perform significantly<\/em> better than standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/programmatic-ads-vs-display-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">display ads<\/a> for several reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that ads are practically white noise to the online population, getting views and intentional clicks on ads, clicks that drive sales\/conversions for advertisers and raise your traffic&#8217;s value on their graph \u2013 is a monumental task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the face of users&#8217; complete indifference, well-implemented sticky ads refuse to be scrolled past and forgotten, and they do all this without being overly intrusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ab-testing-for-publishers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A\/B testing <\/a>and optimization experience*, sticky ads get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>40-60% Higher CTR<\/strong>: Compared to standard display (web) ads.<\/li><li><strong>Double Viewability:<\/strong> Up to 200% more viewable than other formats on the same placements.<\/li><li><strong>30-70% Higher CPM:<\/strong> Advertisers shell out more for these ads. And that&#8217;s not all. Anchor ads improve a site&#8217;s average viewability and increase the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-cpm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPM<\/a> value of all ad formats over time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* As seen in results from AdPushup&#8217;s Automated Layout Testing engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-implement-sticky-or-anchor-ads-in-google-ad-manager\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Implement_Sticky_or_Anchor_Ads_in_Google_Ad_Manager\"><\/span>How to Implement Sticky or Anchor Ads in Google Ad Manager?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/google-display-network-ad-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Display Network<\/a>, these ads can be implemented on your standard web pages (desktop and mobile), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/amp-accelerated-mobile-pages-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accelerated Mobile Pages<\/a> (not the ultra-fast AMPHTML ads, just the usual AMP units), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/in-app-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-app<\/a>, making them one of the more versatile, high-yield ad formats in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On-page placements can vary. Generally speaking, horizontal top\/bottom sticky ads perform well on mobile. Vertical left\/right ones are better suited for desktops&#8217; wider screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Word of caution<\/strong>: <strong><em>Sticky ads must be used sparingly.<\/em><\/strong> Too many\/too large anchor or sticky ds ads will stand in the way of content, and doing so can get publishers \u2013 especially AdX\/AdSense media-sellers are blocked from serving any ads to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/best-chrome-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome<\/a> users by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/chromes-ad-filter-fails-to-please-adblock-users-but-that-wasnt-the-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <em>Chrome&#8217;s Ad Filter<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasonable constraints on their implementation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Width &lt; 300 px<\/li><li>Must cover less than 30% of the screen at any time (Chrome policy)<\/li><li>One vertical sticky per viewport<\/li><li>One horizontal sticky per page<\/li><li>No cursor-associated movements (sticky ad must remain immobile)<\/li><li>Plenty of whitespace\/ boundary between the ad and content, so it&#8217;s distinguishable from the content.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple more guidelines for publishers using Ad Manager for sticky ad implementation, outlined on this<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/admanager\/answer\/7246067?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Google Ad Manager support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that Google recommends <em>not<\/em> implementing these ads on gaming sites or pages with infinite scrolls for the sake of user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend testing these ads for affiliate promotions and, if you have any, for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/direct-ad-sales-how-and-why-to-sell-your-ad-inventory-directly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> direct ad sales<\/a>. Start by pitching the rates at a 50% premium over your average open auction CPMs and adjust based on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-implement-sticky-ads-in-ad-exchange\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Implement_Sticky_Ads_in_Ad_Exchange\"><\/span><strong>How to Implement Sticky Ads in Ad Exchange?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">Some<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/the-best-ad-networks-for-publishers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ad networks<\/a> do not allow running sticky ads on display, so it&#8217;s best to confirm with your ad network partner before getting started. These ads require a declaration in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/ad-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> ad exchanges<\/a> you work with. 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The next step is to choose which inventory (for targeting) you want to exclude or include.<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1668088078986\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Choose between horizontal and vertical ads under\u00a0<strong>Sticky Ads<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishers can choose to click on <strong>Save <\/strong>after this. But if they want to refresh inventory, here are the steps to do that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Refresh Sticky Ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Click on the boxes under &#8216;Refresh Triggers&#8217;. This will make sure that the inventory you have selected refreshes.<\/li><li>Specify the minimum time interval that you want between each refresh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, click on <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-about-adsense-publishers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_AdSense_Publishers\"><\/span>What About AdSense Publishers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google restricts the implementation of sticky ads on AdSense by an invite-only beta, typically reserved for a select few publishers. But that doesn&#8217;t mean the rest of AdSense publishers cannot introduce the format in their inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sticky ads, unlike other ad formats, dock at the bottom of the screen while the user is scrolling the web page to maintain visibility and reduce banner blindness. These ads mainly come in two types: Horizontal sticky ads and Vertical sticky ads.<\/li><li>Also called anchor ads, they are highly advantageous to publishers: meets the IAB and MRC guidelines viewability guidelines, complement user&#8217;s browsing experience, customizable, popular choice for direct campaigns, and can be included in header bidding.<\/li><li>However, it also comes with its own set of cons: restrictions placed by Facebook, Google AdSense and Google AdX, high technical knowledge required, and longer loading time.<\/li><li>According to AdPushup&#8217;s Automated Layout Testing Engine, sticky ads give almost 40-60% higher CTR compared to display ads, up to 200% more viewability than other formats, and 30-70% higher CPM than other formats.<\/li><li>Sticky can be easily placed using Google Display Network. But, publishers should thoroughly go through Google&#8217;s guidelines to avoid penalties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\">Are you ready to give your ad revenue a 40% guaranteed boost? Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AdPushup<\/a> today and experience ad revenue optimization at its peak with our AI-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668088123718\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What are Sticky ads?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In sticky ads, the ad stays visible on the page while the user scrolls through the content. The use of these ads can be very effective at increasing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/adsense-ctr-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CTR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/active-view-how-google-measures-ad-viewability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Active View metrics<\/a>. CPMs will increase as viewability improves.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668088242663\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What is a sticky leaderboard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A sticky leaderboard ad is a horizontal banner ad that adheres to the top or bottom of the user&#8217;s viewport as they scroll up or down.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668088322755\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Are sticky ads allowed in AdSense?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sticky ads are not supported by all ad networks. Neither Facebook nor Google AdSense allow them unless you use their anchor ad units. Accounts of publishers can be banned if they violate these rules.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sticky ads persistently stick to the screen when a user browses the web page and offer better viewability. Here&#8217;s all about sticky ads and how to implement them in Google Ad Manager. 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