How to Connect Google AdMob to Your App Using OzSpeed hPanel

Google AdMob is a mobile advertising platform that allows you to monetize your app by displaying ads. By integrating AdMob, you can generate revenue through in-app ads, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded ads. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to connect Google AdMob to your app using OzSpeed’s hPanel.

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Step 1: Set Up a Google AdMob Account #

If you don’t already have an AdMob account, you’ll need to create one.

How to Create an AdMob Account: #

1. Go to Google AdMob and click Get Started.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Enter your business information and agree to the AdMob Terms and Conditions.
4. Click Create AdMob Account.

Tip: #

• Use the same Google account as your Google Analytics and Google Play Console for seamless integration.

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Step 2: Create an AdMob App #

You need to register your app in AdMob before you can integrate it.

How to Register Your App: #

1. Log in to your AdMob account.
2. Click Apps in the left-hand menu.
3. Click Add App and choose whether your app is published on Google Play or not.
4. Enter your App Name and select the platform (iOS or Android).
5. Click Add to complete the setup.

Tip: #

• Use the exact app name as listed on Google Play or the App Store to avoid confusion.

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Step 3: Get Your Ad Unit IDs #

AdMob provides unique Ad Unit IDs for each ad format you want to display in your app.

How to Create Ad Units: #

1. Go to your AdMob App dashboard.
2. Click Ad Units > Create Ad Unit.
3. Choose the type of ad you want to create:
   • Banner Ads: Small ads displayed at the top or bottom of the screen.
   • Interstitial Ads: Full-screen ads displayed at natural transition points.
   • Rewarded Ads: Ads that offer users a reward for viewing (e.g., extra lives in a game).
4. Enter the Ad Unit Name and click Create Ad Unit.
5. Copy the Ad Unit ID.

Tip: #

• Keep a copy of your App ID and Ad Unit IDs for future reference.

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Step 4: Integrate AdMob SDK into Your App #

To start displaying ads, you need to integrate the Google Mobile Ads SDK into your app code.

How to Integrate the SDK: #

1. Open your app project in Android Studio or Xcode (for iOS).
2. Follow the integration guide for your platform:
   • Android: Add the following lines to your build.gradle file:gradleCopy codeimplementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:22.0.0'
   • iOS: Add the Google Mobile Ads SDK to your project using CocoaPods:rubyCopy codepod 'Google-Mobile-Ads-SDK'
3. Initialize the Mobile Ads SDK in your app’s main activity or AppDelegate:
   • Android:javaCopy codeMobileAds.initialize(this, initializationStatus -> {});
   • iOS:swiftCopy codeGADMobileAds.sharedInstance().start(completionHandler: nil)

Tip: #

• Always use the latest version of the Google Mobile Ads SDK for better performance and new features.

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Step 5: Add Ad Code to Your App #

Now that the SDK is integrated, add the ad code to display ads in your app.

Example Code for Banner Ads: #

• Android:xmlCopy code<com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView android:id="@+id/adView" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" ads:adUnitId="ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXX" ads:adSize="BANNER" /> javaCopy codeAdView adView = findViewById(R.id.adView); AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build(); adView.loadAd(adRequest);
• iOS:swiftCopy codelet bannerView = GADBannerView(adSize: kGADAdSizeBanner) bannerView.adUnitID = "ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXX" bannerView.rootViewController = self bannerView.load(GADRequest())

Tip: #

• Replace "ca-app-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXX" with your actual Ad Unit ID.

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Step 6: Test Your Ads #

Before releasing your app, test your ads to ensure they display correctly.

How to Enable Test Ads: #

1. Use AdMob’s test device feature to display test ads instead of live ads.
2. For Android, add your test device using the following code:javaCopy codeAdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder() .addTestDevice(AdRequest.DEVICE_ID_EMULATOR) .build();
3. For iOS, set the test device IDs in your request configuration.

Tip: #

• Never use real ads for testing, as this can lead to your AdMob account being suspended.

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Step 7: Monitor Ad Performance in AdMob Dashboard #

After launching your app, monitor your ad performance in the AdMob dashboard.

Key Metrics to Track: #

• Earnings: Total revenue generated from ads.
• Impressions: Number of times ads were displayed.
• Clicks: Number of times users clicked on ads.
• eCPM (Effective Cost Per Thousand Impressions): Revenue generated per 1,000 ad impressions.

Tip: #

• Use the Mediation feature in AdMob to increase your revenue by displaying ads from multiple ad networks.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Ads Not Showing Up:
   • Ensure your app is properly initialized with the AdMob SDK.
   • Verify that your Ad Unit IDs are correctly added in the app code.
2. Low Fill Rate:
   • Use the AdMob Mediation feature to increase the availability of ads.
   • Experiment with different ad formats and placements.
3. App Crashes When Loading Ads:
   • Check the integration of the Google Mobile Ads SDK and update to the latest version.
   • Review the error logs in Android Studio or Xcode for debugging.

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Additional Tips: #

• Follow AdMob Policies: Regularly review AdMob policies to avoid violations and ensure your app remains compliant.
• Optimize Ad Placement: Place ads in high-visibility areas without interrupting the user experience.
• Use AdMob Mediation: Increase your revenue potential by using AdMob Mediation to show ads from multiple ad networks.