Advertising
Advertising is a powerful way to monetize your content while keeping it free for viewers. Vidori supports server-side ad insertion (SSAI) for seamless, buffer-free ad experiences.
Ad Types
Section titled “Ad Types”Ads that play before your content starts.
Best practices:
- Keep under 30 seconds total
- Skip option after 5 seconds improves experience
- Higher CPMs than mid-roll
Ads inserted during content playback.
Best practices:
- Insert at natural break points
- Space at least 8 minutes apart
- Avoid interrupting key moments
Ads that play after content ends.
Best practices:
- Lower completion rates
- Good for sequential content (episodes)
- Lower CPMs
Setting Up Ads
Section titled “Setting Up Ads”- Go to Monetization → Advertising 2. Enable advertising for your platform 3. Configure ad network connections
- Set up ad pods (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll) 5. Define ad policies per content type 6. Test ad playback
Ad Network Integration
Section titled “Ad Network Integration”Google Ad Manager (GAM)
Section titled “Google Ad Manager (GAM)”Most common integration for premium inventory.
- Create a GAM account at admanager.google.com 2. Set up your ad units 3. In Vidori, go to Advertising → Networks 4. Click Add Network → Google Ad Manager 5. Enter your GAM network code 6. Configure VAST tag settings
Ad Pods Configuration
Section titled “Ad Pods Configuration”Pre-roll Settings
Section titled “Pre-roll Settings”| Setting | Options | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Max duration | 15-60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max ads | 1-3 ads | 2 ads |
| Skip option | After X seconds | After 5 seconds |
| Frequency cap | Per session/day | 1 per session |
Analytics
Section titled “Analytics”Track ad performance at Analytics → Advertising:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Impressions | Total ad views |
| Fill rate | % of requests filled |
| CPM | Revenue per 1000 impressions |
| Completion rate | % watched to end |
| Revenue | Total earnings |