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FAQ: Things you need to know about Media Kit
FAQ: Things you need to know about Media Kit

In this article, we'll answer the most common questions about Media Kit and its configuration.

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General


Q: What is Media Kit?

A: Media Kit is a dynamic web page that demonstrates your traffic stats and contains links that allow advertisers to directly buy your traffic.

Q: How can Media Kit increase my profit?

A:

  1. You'll get much more attention from direct advertisers than you used to. Media Kit will indicate the capabilities of your website as a traffic source.

  2. You won't be charged any commissions or fees working with direct advertisers. So, you'll get 100% revshare of your advertiser's spends. (Ad Networks usually take 20-45% of your profit.)

Q: How much does it cost to create a Media Kit?

A: Media Kit Maker is a free tool for all AdSpyglass users.


Websites


Q: I don't have any websites. How can I get them?

A: To work with AdSpyglass, it is necessary to add and verify your website. This process is straightforward and won't cause any issues. To read the guide about adding a website, please read the article: Step 1. Add Websites and spots

Q: May I create two Media Kits for one website?

A: You can create only one media kit for each website you have. But, you'll always be able to apply any changes or delete your media kit.


Data Sources


Q: What is the meaning of the "Data Source" field?

A: The Data Source field is responsible for the place where your media kit statistics will be pulled from. You can setup AdSpyglass or Ad Networks as a data source for your press kit.

Q: What is the meaning of the "AdSpyglass" as a Data Source?

A: It means that statistics about your website will be pulled from the AdSpyglass Mediation System. In this case, AdSpyglass codes installed on your website will work as a tracker and display accurate info about your traffic.

Q: What is the meaning of the "Ad Networks" as a Data Source?

A: It means that statistics about your website will be pulled from linked Ad Networks. In this case, Ad Networks' creatives' imported to the AdSpyglass system will transmit data to your Media Kit.

Q: Which Data Source it the most reliable and accurate

A: You can consider using AdSpyglass as the most reliable and accurate data source for your Media Kit.

This decision will help you display fair, up-to-date, and independent statistics in your Media Kit.

Q: Which Data Source is the most quick-to-setup?

A: You can consider using Ad Networks as the most quick-to-setup data source for your Media Kit.

This decision will help you to get your Media Kit established most quickly.



Q: I see the following error: To create Media Kit using AdSpyglass Data you need to go through all steps of website configuration and add AdSpyglass codes to your website.

A: The error means that you want to use AdSpyglass as a Data Source, but you haven't completed your account's full configuration. Make sure to follow all steps listed in the collection: AdSpyglass Account Full Configuration

Q: I see the following notification: Your Media Kit has been created. It will start displaying your data as soon as you'll import creatives from your Ad Networks.

A: The notification means that your Media Kit is created, but it won't be able to display any data until you import creatives from linked Ad Networks. Learn about creatives importing.

Q: I've created a Media Kit, but I can't see any data in it. What should I do?

A: Notwithstanding the chosen Data Source, all changes need up to half an hour to be applied to your Media Kit. Just wait for another 30 minutes and recheck it.

Q: I've made some changes to my media kit, but I can't see them applied. What should I do?

A: Notwithstanding the type of edits you've made, all changes need up to half an hour to be applied to your Media Kit. Just wait for another 30 minutes and recheck it.

Q: I've created/made some changes to my media kit and waited for 30 minutes. However, I can't see any changes. What should I do?

A: If 30 minutes passed, but changes are not visible, try to open your Media Kit using Incognito Mode. Sometimes browsers are keeping a previous version's cache.

When Incognito Mode is also not showing any changes, reach out to our experts, and they'll help resolve your issue.


Media Kit States


Q: What is the meaning of the "Published" state of my media kit

A: "Published" means that your media kit is live and available via generated URL.

Q: What is the meaning of the "Unpublished" state of my media kit

A: "Unpublished" means that your media kit is in "Draft" condition and should be published to be available via generated URL.

Q: How can I delete my Media Kit

A: Go to the "Media Kits" menu -> press "Edit" (green pencil) -> Press "Permanently Delete".




Q: Where are Media Kits are hosted by default?

A: All media kits are hosted on the AdSpyglass servers by default. It allows you to forget about domain settings, hostings, cnames, and other tech stuff. The root domain of your

Q: My Media Kit is showing Error 404. What does it mean?

A: It means that you've generated an URL for your Media Kit, but currently, it is not published. It creates a situation when your URL is reserved but can't show the associated Media Kit.

To make your Media Kit available via your link, change its state to "Published" and save changes.

Q: How can I change the URL to a custom one?

A: After your Media Kit is created, you can go to its setting and click "Setup Custom Domain." This option will contain all the instructions about changing your Media Kit URL to a custom one.

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