Have you decided to monetize your website? You’ve likely already encountered one of the toughest challenges publishers face: choosing the best supply-side platform (SSP). There are five key factors you can look for in an SSP that’ll help you determine whether an SSP is worth considering.
Multiple Demand Sources
As a publisher, you need access to as many top-quality demand-side platforms (DSPs), ad exchanges, and ad networks. Your goal is to sell as much of your ad inventory at the best possible price, and you need buyers that are willing to compete for the space.
Additionally, try to work with an SSP that offers different types of programmatic ads, and that can facilitate preferred and direct deals. These types of deals offer buyers ‘premium’ space on your site, allowing you to get better offers on your ad inventory.
Variety of Ad Formats
There’s a wide variety of programmatic ads, but some SSPs might not support them all. Before choosing to work with a supply-side platform, find out which ad formats they have available. These might include:
- Display
- Video
- Social
- Audio
- Native
Newer formats also include voice, digital out-of-home (DOOH), and over-the-top (OTT) ads.
Transparency and Support
Monetizing your website isn’t typically an easy process to begin with, and you don’t want to work with an SSP that makes the process more challenging than it needs to be. Instead, they should make it easy for you to understand how your ads are performing.
Additionally, they need to provide top-quality support and be available to answer your questions quickly by providing valuable information.
Technologies
Publishers need to evaluate the different types of technologies included in the SSPs stack. Not all systems can deliver high-quality results.
For example, we’ve mentioned that it’s essential for the supply-side platform to offer publishers access to multiple demand sources. However, certain technologies can’t sustain such a heavy load, while other newer systems can.
Make sure you work with a supply-side platform that adopts new technologies and offers publishers access to improved systems.
Ease of Use
Unfortunately, many SSPs aren’t created with the publisher in mind. They’re not always easy to use, and it can be difficult to find reports or gain access to critical data and valuable insights. Typically, publishers need to handle much of the ad management and optimization, which can be difficult if you don’t have a lot of experience.
Try to find an SSP that can manage most of the process on your behalf. If that’s not an option, take the time to find a platform that you find straightforward and easy to use.
Finding the Right Solution
Although there are many excellent supply-side platforms available, you might find that getting your monetization strategy off the ground is easier said than done. In our experience, publishers must overcome several challenges during the process. One of the most common issues is struggling to open accounts at different SSPs. Others include:
- Negotiating rewarding deals
- Lack of knowledge
- Difficult implementation and management
WaardeX was created to be a turnkey solution for publishers to help them overcome these challenges and successfully monetize their sites. In the end, it’s our clients who benefit from the platform, and that’s our primary goal.
Conclusion
Choosing an SSP isn’t easy, but it’s a vital step every publisher needs to take if they want to display programmatic ads on their site. The right platform can help you built a solid monetization strategy, boost your revenue, and will build a long-term relationship with you as a publisher.
Don’t rush into joining the first supply-side platform willing to accept your application. Be critical and choose to work with one that offers an excellent service stack and has your best interests at heart. WaardeX is an SSP that understands the challenges publishers face and strives to provide top-notch services, transparency, and a variety of ad formats to help you succeed in your monetization efforts.
By partnering with WaardeX, you can benefit from their expertise, innovative technologies, and commitment to helping you achieve your revenue goals. Remember, finding the right SSP is crucial to your success, so take the time to evaluate your options and choose the best fit for your needs. With WaardeX, you can confidently move forward with your monetization strategy and enjoy the benefits of a strong and supportive partnership.