Auto Ads Overview Basics
Auto Ads can boost revenue, but only if you control where and how they appear.
- Auto Ads place ads automatically across your site.
- You can disable intrusive formats like anchors and vignettes.
- You can exclude specific pages or entire sections.
- No new code is needed - changes apply instantly.
Control Ad Formats Layout
Turn off the formats that clutter your layout while keeping the ones that perform well.
- Anchor Ads: Sticky top/bottom banners. Often disabled for cleaner design.
- Vignette Ads: Full-screen mobile ads. High revenue, but intrusive.
- Side Rails: Desktop floating ads. Good revenue with minimal disruption.
- Multiplex Ads: Grid-style recommendation units.
Page Exclusions Control
Tell Google which pages should never receive Auto Ads.
- Exclude your homepage for a clean first impression.
- Exclude photography or static pages where ads break the layout.
- Exclude entire folders (e.g.,
/Photography/). - Exclude URL patterns (e.g.,
*tag=plants*).
Excluded Areas Control
Tell Google which parts of your site should not receive Auto Ads.
- Click each area and "Exclude."
- You can reverse at any time.
Key Reminder
Area exclusions can take 4-24 hours to take effect, particularly with certain browsers.
Advanced Per-Page Settings Precision
Fine-tune which formats appear on specific pages.
- Block anchors on your homepage.
- Block vignettes on photography pages.
- Block side rails on narrow layouts.
- Block in-page ads where they disrupt content flow.
Manual Ads Placement
Use manual ads on pages where you want full control.
- Manual ads stay exactly where you place them.
- Use them on excluded pages for predictable layout.
- Great for homepages, photography pages, and static content.
Recommended Setup Best Practice
A clean, balanced configuration for most sites.
- Auto Ads: ON
- Anchors: OFF
- Vignettes: OFF
- Side Rails: ON (desktop)
- Exclude homepage
- Use manual ads on excluded pages