=== AdRotate === Contributors: adegans Donate link: https://www.arnan.me/donate.html?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme Tags: adverts, ads, banners, advert manager, ad manager, banner manager, monetise, revenue, place banners, adsense, dfp, doubleclick, amazon, affiliate, referral Requires at least: 4.6 Requires PHP: 5.6 Tested up to: 5.4.1 Stable tag: 5.8.3 License: GPLv3 AdRotate is the only advert manager you'll ever need for WordPress. == Description == Are you looking for a easy to use way to manage all your adverts from the dashboard? AdRotate is easy to set up, easy to use and is built for your website. AdRotate is intentionally designed to be simple to use yet offers a professional set of features for newcomers and experiences users alike. With AdRotate you can easily create your own adverts and campaigns with HTML and/or Javascript code or use adverts from your favorite Ad Server such as Media.net, Blind Ferret, Yahoo! Adverts, DFP, Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager, Bing Ads, Amazon Affiliates, Chitika, Doubleclick, JuiceAds and many more similar ad servers and affiliate programs. **Some of the AdRotate Features** * Works with any advert. * Place random, or selected, banners in pages or posts. * Manage Adverts, Groups and Schedules. * Track clicks, impressions and calculate the Cick-Through-Ratio (CTR). * Disguise adverts from ad blockers so they're less likely to be blocked. * Automagically disable Ads after they expire. * Use shortcodes, widgets or PHP to put Adverts anywhere on your site. * Dashboard and Email notifications when Adverts are about to expire or need attention. * Show groups of Adverts in a grid, column or row. * Advert statistics. * Automatically delete short running adverts and stats after they expire. * Advertisers can add/edit/manage their own Adverts. * Geo Targeting for every country. * Mobile Adverts. * Portable Adverts. * Preview Adverts when editing. * Export statistics to CSV files. AdRotate and AdRotate Professional share many features. But some features are available in AdRotate Professional only. Learn more about [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme) on my website. == Installation == Installing the plugin is as easy as searching for "AdRotate Arnan" or simply "AdRotate" in your plugin dashboard and clicking "Install Now" from your dashboards plugin page. Just like every other plugin. Once activated, a new menu appears called "AdRotate" in the dashboard menu from which you handle everything in AdRotate. For more detailed instructions check out the [installation steps](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/installing-adrotate-on-your-website/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme) on the AdRotate website. == Changelog == For the full changelog check out the [development page](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-development/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme). = AdRotate 5.8.3 = * [new] Configuration notifications when editing groups * [new] Portable adverts * [change] Dashboard tweaks * [fix] 'Unexpected output' notice on activation of the plugin * [i18n] Updated Dutch, French, German and Italian = AdRotate 5.8.2 = * Improved WordPress 5.4.1 compatibility * [i18n] Updated french translation = AdRotate 5.8.1 = * [fix] Uninstall not working for some people Be a Pro and get [AdRotate Professional](https://ajdg.solutions/product-category/adrotate-pro/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme)! = AdRotate Professional 5.8.3 = * [new] Configuration notifications when editing groups * [new] Configuration notifications when editing schedules * [new] Set schedule to auto-delete when creating an advert * [new] Added ipstack status notifications * [new] Portable adverts * [fix] Better handling for errors when the update check fails * [change] Better 'onboarding' for new users * [change] Tweaks to notification banner for upgrading users * [change] Tweaks to AdRotate Geo notifications * [change] Dashboard tweaks * [i18n] Updated Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish * [api] Provide basic update info for inactive licenses = AdRotate Professional 5.8.2 = * Improved WordPress 5.4.1 compatibility * [i18n] Updated french translation = AdRotate Professional 5.8.1 = * [fix] Uninstall not working for some people == Upgrade Notice == Enjoy this latest update with the latest tweaks and improvements for AdRotate for WordPress! == Frequently Asked Questions == = How do I use AdRotate = Take a look at the [user guides](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme). You can also post your questions on the [forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme). = Does AdRotate offer click tracking? = Yes, clicks and impressions. = Can I use my adverts from Google AdSense? = Yes, usually you can use their code as-is. Googles new Auto-Ads are supported as well. = Does AdRotate support HTML5 adverts? = Yes! = I need help with this plugin = You can asks your questions on my [support forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme). = This is cool, do you have more plugins? = Yep, check out my website [AJdG Solutions](https://ajdg.solutions/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme) = Why do some dashboard notifications look so ugly = If a dashboard notification misses it's layout or looks out of shape try clearing your browser cache. Some ad blockers block parts of the AdRotate dashboard, check out this page to make an exception for your website in adblockers - [Whitelist your site](https://ajdg.solutions/support/adrotate-manuals/configure-adblockers-for-your-own-website/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree&pk_keyword=readme). = Is AdRotate compatible with Yoast SEO or other SEO plugins? = Yes, Yoast SEO, All-in-One SEO pack and all other SEO plugins work fine with AdRotate. = Is Jetpack compatible with AdRotate? = Yes. = Does AdRotate work alongside caching plugins? = AdRotate works best with Borlabs Cache and W3 Total Cache. Personally I prefer Borlabs Cache. Other plugins such as WP Super Cache, WP Rocket or WP Fastest Cache may work, but are untested. = Does AdRotate work with WooCommerce? = Yes! = Does AdRotate work with bbPress? = Yes! = Are emails sent by AdRotate sent through my installed SMTP plugin? = Yes! Such plugins take over the wp_mail() function which is what AdRotate uses. == Screenshots == 1. The AdRotate menu 2. Managing adverts and general overview in AdRotate 3. Error checking for adverts in AdRotate 4. Easily create and edit your advert campaigns with AdRotate 5. Schedule you advert to the minute with AdRotate 6. Manage groups, which can act as locations or slots on your website via AdRotate 7. Create groups to easily place multiple adverts in one spot on your site with AdRotate 8. Customize your group and select adverts from the group settings with AdRotate 9. Set up groups to do exactly what you want with AdRotate