Welcome to our guide on using the Ezoic Chrome Extension! This powerful tool allows you to effortlessly choose the potential locations and sizes of ads on your site without the need to modify any code. In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and utilizing the Ezoic Chrome Extension to create and manage ad placeholders, ensuring you get the most out of your ad placements. Whether you're a seasoned Ezoic user or new to the platform, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to get started quickly and efficiently. Let's dive in!

Getting Started

1. Download and Install the Extension

Visit the Chrome store and download the Ezoic Chrome Extension from here. After installation, a small green Ezoic icon will appear next to the Chrome search bar.

2. Navigate to Your Site

Open any page on your site where you want to display advertisements.

3. Activate Placeholders

Click on the Ezoic icon in the Chrome toolbar and select "Activate Placeholders." If there are existing placeholders on the page, they will now appear.

Create New Ad Placeholders:

1. Click the “Create” tab to begin.

Use the “Automatically Detect” size option to allow the system to gauge the appropriate ad sizes for the location. Click “Select Location.”

2. Select Ad Location

Hover your cursor over potential ad locations on your site's page. The area you select will be highlighted in blue.

3. Define Ad Placement

Click on the dark grey box that appears and choose whether you want the ad to appear at the beginning or the end of the element by using the icon that appears at the top left of the placeholder. Click “Insert Here” to create the placeholder.

Configure Placeholder Settings

Once a placeholder has been created (or when editing an existing placeholder), you will be prompted to configure settings for the new placeholder:

• • Page Position and Devices: Select the page position and the devices (Desktop, Tablet, Phone) on which the placeholder will appear. You can also choose whether to enable Adaptive Sizing and/or Fluid Ads
    • Adaptive Sizing will allow multiple smaller ads to show within one placeholder. 
  • Size Tab: Choose the ad sizes that will be tested in that location. Use the "Select All" option to automatically select all sizes that fit the location.
  • Page Tab: Determine the pages or types of pages where the placeholder will appear. You can choose to apply it to similar pages or limit it to a single page, directory, or subdomain.
  • Style Tab: Customize the placeholder's appearance, including margins, padding, alignment, and background color. You can also decide to display an Advertisement Disclosure or a bordered/colored background to your placeholder

For Optimal Results

1. Create one placeholder of each position type (create at least 10-15 placeholders total)

2. Select All Sizes to allow the system to test as many ad sizes as possible

Optional Ad Types

To add a native or link unit placeholder, select that option from the drop-down menu after clicking “Create.” Follow the same setup process as above.

Review and Edit Placeholders

Switch to “View” mode and "Activate Placeholders" to see your current setup. Each placeholder will display in different colors based on their position type and includes a drop-down menu for editing options.

Remove Placeholders

To remove a placeholder, use the drop-down menu on the placeholder and click “Delete.” Note: Deleting placeholders under testing can impact EPMV and revenue. It is recommended to disable placeholders by creating a rule in Ezoic Ads > Ad Restrictions instead of deleting them altogether.

Watch the video version of the extension demo below:

If you are encountering issues while using the Ezoic Chrome Extension, here are some common problems and their solutions:

1. Issue: Ezoic icon not showing in the Chrome browser
   • Solution: Ensure that the extension is installed correctly. If it is installed but not visible, click on the puzzle icon in the toolbar and pin the Ezoic extension to the toolbar.
2. Issue: Existing placeholders not appearing after activation
   • Solution: Refresh the page and try activating the placeholders again. Ensure you are logged out of your WordPress Admin to avoid any conflicts.
3. Issue: Unable to create new placeholders
   • Solution: Make sure you are following the correct steps: Click on the Ezoic icon, hit “Activate Placeholders”, then click the “Create” button. If the problem persists, try using the “Automatically Detect” size option to help the system gauge the ad sizes.
4. Issue: Placeholders not displaying on certain devices
   • Solution: Double-check the “Devices” settings when creating or editing placeholders. Ensure that the desired devices (Desktop, Tablet, Phone) are selected for each placeholder.
5. Issue: Ads not appearing in the selected locations
   • Solution: Verify that the placeholders have been inserted correctly and that the “Page Position” settings are configured properly. If ads are still not appearing, review the “Page Tab” settings to ensure the placeholder is set to display on the correct pages or types of pages. Remember that placeholders are possible ad locations and are not guaranteed to show an ad every time.

General Troubleshooting Steps for the Extension:

1. Are you logged out of your WordPress admin?

2. Is Ezoic active? Are you logged into Ezoic?

3. Try deactivating the extension, clearing cache and cookies, and reactivating it.

4. Have you installed the most up to date version of the Ezoic extension from the Chrome Web Store?

5. Try uninstalling the extension and re-installing it.

6. Double check you are using Chrome as a browser.

7. Double check no other extensions are blocking this extension.

8. Check you have the most up to date version of Chrome.