Understanding Ad Viewability : What It Is and How to Improve It
Ad viewability in digital advertising is a high-priority subject matter that is used as a key determinant of how effective a display or video advertisement can be. Then why is ad viewability important to advertisers and publishers? The simple reason is that just because an ad is served does not mean it has been viewed. Consequently, advertisers invest resources in an ad’s high viewability; this is because the performance of their campaigns and their returns (ROI) depend on this aspect. Publishers and advertisers, alike, strive to maximize ad viewability rates so as to improve campaign outcomes. In this article, we shall discuss what ad viewability entails, the importance thereof, as well as practical techniques for its enhancement. What is ad viewability? Ad viewability is the measure by which ads are visible to users on a website. An ad is said to be “viewed” when the majority (50%) of its pixels are visible at least one second for display ads or two seconds for video ads, accor