How to Monetize Your Video Content on WordPress Site with Video Ads
If you’re looking for ways to monetize your WordPress site, you’re in the right place. Video remains one of the most engaging and high-converting formats online, and with the right tools, it can become a consistent revenue stream for your site.
Whether you’re a creator, educator, or publisher, GoDAM’s Ads Layer enables you to seamlessly monetize your WordPress videos by displaying video ads during playback, turning your video content into a sustainable source of revenue.
Let’s explore the different ways you can display ads on your videos.
Method 1: Self-Hosted Ad Layers via GoDAM
The Ads Layer feature in GoDAM allows you to insert video ads at any point in your hosted content. Perfect for creators who want to run in-house promotions, product ads, or sponsored content.
Use Cases:
- Promote your own products/courses
- Run affiliate partner ads
- Feature paid sponsorships
- Offer ad slots to vendors
Method 2: Third-Party Ad Server Integration
For automated revenue, you can integrate ad networks like Google Ads (AdSense) or other VAST-compliant networks in your GoDAM videos.
Single Video Ads
To set ad network ads for an individual video, go to GoDAM → Video Editor → Select the video → Player Settings Tab → Select Ad Server section and enable server ads and add your adTag URL.
This will load and display ads from ad networks like Google Ads (AdSense) and generate revenue.
Global Ads Across All Videos
GoDAM now supports Global Ads Configuration via the “Video Ads” settings.
With this:
- You define ad rules once
- They auto-apply to all videos
- All your videos now show ads automatically without individual ads setup, reducing repetitive tasks.
Benefits:
- Uniform monetization strategy
- Easier ad campaign testing
- Scalable for large video libraries
Ready to monetize your videos?
Install GoDAM on your WordPress site and turn your videos into a reliable income stream.
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