Monetization
VAST
Connect to an ad server via VAST to serve ads through the BeyondWords player
Overview
Use VAST to serve ads through the BeyondWords player.
Audio ads will play on audio articles or summaries. Video ads will play on video articles or summaries.
Create a VAST ad
To create a Custom ad:
- Go to Project > Monetization.
- Click + ad.
- Select VAST.
- Enter a name for the ad. This will not be visible to users.
- Set the ad placement: pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll.
- Set the ad schedule (optional).
- Click Save changes.
Having issues setting up a VAST ad? Contact support for help.
Enable or disable a VAST ad
To enable or disable a VAST ad:
- Go to Project > Monetization.
- Toggle the ad to Enabled or Disabled.
Edit a VAST ad
To edit a VAST ad:
- Go to Project > Monetization.
- Click the ad you want to edit.
- Click the ⋯ button.
- Select Edit.
- Make the necessary changes.
- Click Save changes.
Delete a VAST ad
To delete a VAST ad:
- Go to Project > Monetization.
- Click the ad you want to edit.
- Click the ⋯ button.
- Select Delete.
Ad metrics
VAST ads are not tracked by BeyondWords.