You can now display targeted ads directly within your Visual Stories using your preferred ad provider - MGID, Google Ad Manager, or AdSense through Page Builder. This feature ensures that ads are served efficiently and relevantly, enhancing monetization opportunities in your stories.
Steps to Enable Ads in Visual Stories
- Navigate to Page Builder → General Settings → AMP Configuration.
- Enable the toggle for Show Ads under Ads for Web Stories.
- Under Select Provider, choose your desired ad provider (MGID, Ad Manager, or AdSense).
Note: Once enabled, ads in Visual Stories will be targeted based on the selected provider.
Best Practices for Better Monetization & Discoverability
To make the most of Visual Stories and improve their visibility, follow these Google-recommended guidelines:
- Use at least 10 images — this ensures ads are properly displayed and improves the storytelling experience.
- Keep story titles short and image-focused. Google recommends a 70-character title, with 90 characters as the upper limit.
- Add alt text for every image to improve discoverability through search.
- Enable auto-scrolling when using multiple video pages. This can be done in Page Builder, allowing the story to progress automatically without viewer input, giving a hands-free experience.
- Don’t forget to add SEO meta title and description for each story to improve visibility and ranking.