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How to Create a Movie Streaming Website in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

# Monetization tips # Website monetization

Video content is everywhere today. People watch it on the go, during short breaks, late at night, or simply in the background while doing something else. Streaming is no longer just entertainment. For many users, it has become a familiar way to consume content and spend time online. This shift…

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9 Best iGaming Marketing Agencies in 2026

# iGaming # Tools for advertisers

Affiliate and digital marketing can be a tough and often unforgiving space, especially when working with iGaming traffic, where competition is intense and margins are constantly under pressure. While you may occasionally see solo affiliates or brands successfully building a strong strategy on their own, these cases are the exception…

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How Advertisers and Publishers Can Capitalize on 2026 Holiday & Shopping Peaks

# Trends & News

Staying ahead in affiliate marketing means knowing when your audience is most ready to click and buy. In 2026, major holidays and cultural moments will drive predictable surges in traffic and spending across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Lunar New Year alone is celebrated by an estimated 2 billion…

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Expert Roundtable by iGaming Academy: Paid Media Strategies That Work in iGaming

# iGaming # Trends & News

FREE Online Webinar ⏰ Thursday, 5th February 2026, 3:00 PM CET📍 Live via Zoom The iGaming industry remains one of the fastest-growing and most competitive digital verticals in 2026. While SEO and affiliate-driven acquisition still play an important role, paid media has become a key growth channel for brands and…

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HilltopAds Platform Updates: December 2025

# HilltopAds Updates

In this December digest, you’ll find updates that empower publishers with easier site verification and streamlined payouts, plus new perks for all users like an enhanced referral program and an additional support channel. Grab a warm drink and let’s dive into the latest HilltopAds updates! Register on HilltopAds right now…

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How to Set Up Profitable VPN Campaigns in HilltopAds: Our Real-Tested Formula

# Vertical Playbooks # VPN & Utilities

According to recent research, the VPN market is growing rapidly and is expected to nearly double in the coming years, reaching $61 billion by 2025 and is forecast to reach $124.94 billion by 2030. This growth is fueled by the widespread adoption of remote work, rising concerns around online privacy,…

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How to Create a Movie Streaming Website in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

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9 Best iGaming Marketing Agencies in 2026

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How Advertisers and Publishers Can Capitalize on 2026 Holiday & Shopping Peaks

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HilltopAds Platform Updates: December 2025

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How to Set Up Profitable VPN Campaigns in HilltopAds: Our Real-Tested Formula

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How to Earn $38,000+ by Monetizing Manga Website

# Monetization tools # Website monetization

Key Points Period: from March 2025 until now (8 months of optimization)Publisher portfolio: 3 websitesTraffic type: Manga comics and anime series streaming (mainstream)TOP GEOs: CIS countriesBest formats: Banner Multitag, Slider, Popunder (optional)Result: $38,620.44 Monetize Manga Website Smarter Manga and digital comics attract some of the most loyal users on the…

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$50K+ with X-Traffic and HilltopAds DirectLink | Publisher Case Study

# Make money with Social Traffic # Monetization tips

Hi there, Nik is here. I’m a Senior Publisher Manager at HilltopAds and work with publishers who want to get more value from their traffic. One of the most straightforward success stories I’ve seen comes from Weng Ding, a 27-year-old user from Southeast Asia. He wasn’t an entrepreneur, didn’t have…

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7M Visits, 1 Tag, $1,600: the Sports Prediction Site that went Exclusive with HilltopAds

# Banner # Website monetization

Sports prediction audiences are loyal but impatient: they open the page for numbers, not eight blinking banners. If you’ve visited enough betting and prediction sites, you know the pattern – autoplay videos, overlapping popups, page jumps every time a new banner loads – and while users hate it, many publishers…

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The File’s Hosting Site that Brings over $2000+ Weekly

# Popunder # Website monetization

We break down the details of file hosting monetization using HilltopAds as an example publisher. In this case study, we will explain how to earn over $8,000 in revenue and provide expert recommendations on how to significantly increase your profit. Start working with HilltopAds ad network to achieve the same…

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$343K from Niche Video Sites: How Custom Ads and Popunders Made It Work!

# Popunder # Website monetization

Many niche video site owners struggle to grow their revenue even with steady traffic. In this article, we’ll show how a publisher earned $343,000 using custom ad formats and Popunder from HilltopAds. You’ll learn which strategies and optimizations helped achieve this profit, what mistakes to avoid, and how to scale…

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How to Earn $10,000+ by Boosting Brand Awareness | Real Case of Tokopedia & TikTok Shop

# Case studies # eCommerce

Marketplace product pages live in the most competitive real estate on the internet. Shoppers scroll fast, algorithms reward momentum, and brands that win are the ones people already recognize. That’s why so many eCommerce teams are shifting budget into brand awareness campaigns designed to boost brand awareness, grow recall, and…

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Popunders to Profit: Inside a Non-mainstream Gaming campaign’s 64% ROI Breakthrough

# Case studies # non-mainstream

For affiliate marketers, few niches spark as much excitement (and revenue) as non-mainstream gaming. We’re talking about a vertical so lucrative it’s practically become the industry’s open secret. Sure, skeptics will tell you the space is oversaturated – after all, any newbie can jump in, and many do. But here’s…

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How to Profit From Sports Betting with CPA Goal: A 40% ROI Case Study

# Case studies # non-mainstream

Over 588,246 impressions in just one week. That’s what our advertiser achieved with their sports betting offer using HilltopAds’ CPA Goal feature. Sports betting is tough. Competition is fierce. The Philippines? Even tougher. In this case study, we’ll show you exactly how targeting, creatives, and smart optimization turned a challenging…

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When Popunders Pay Off: 6M Impressions, 308 Sign Ups, 41% ROI!

# Case studies # iGaming

Key Points Offer: CasinoGEO: IDTraffic: Non-Mainstream/Mainstream High and MediumAd Format: Popunder mobileAd campaign period: 1 April – 8 April (8 days)ROI: 41% Launch your popunder campaign with HilltopAds and maybe in the next case we will talk about your success. Meet the partner Since early 2022, we’ve been working hand-in-hand…

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Galaxy Brain Strategy with Mobidea Expert: One‑Tap mVAS Offers for 50% ROI!

# Case studies # non-mainstream

We tell you how to successfully launch MVAs offers using the example of a case study. We have collected the most important things: how such offers work, their main advantages, and recommendations for working with them in practice. Mobidea and HilltopAds experts also shared their experiences and unique insights that…

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February 2026: SIGMA Eurasia

9-11 February 2026
Dubai, UAE

SIGMA Eurasia 2026 is the largest summit for technology, blockchain, fintech, and startups, taking place from February 9–11, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and innovative projects from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to be at the center…

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January 2026: iGB Affiliate Barcelona

20-21 January, 2026
Barcelona

The global affiliate community is heading to Barcelona for iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026, taking place on January 20–21, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. This flagship event for the iGaming industry brings together thousands of affiliates, operators, ad networks, and…

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January 2026: Affiliate Summit West

12-14 January, 2026
Las Vegas

Every January, the affiliate marketing industry kicks off the year with a major event – Affiliate Summit West 2026, taking place January 12–14 at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. ASW brings together over 7,000 attendees from around the world,…

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Sports Traffic Spikes in 2026: How Advertisers and Publishers Can Capitalize on Sports Events

# Affiliate Tools # Trends & News

Global sports events have always been powerful traffic drivers, and 2026 will be a landmark year. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place within months of each other, advertisers and publishers should expect unprecedented traffic surges, shifts in user behavior, and short-term monetization opportunities…

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WebView traffic deep dive: App-Level Performance and Conversion Distribution

# Analytics from HilltopAds # SEO and traffic

WebView traffic hides untapped potential — it converts up to 50% better than standard sources. This article reveals what drives its performance, which apps bring the best results, and how to use these insights to scale campaigns effectively with HilltopAds. Sign up with HilltopAds and start monetizing WebView traffic today.…

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Bad Timing — Big Cost: what 2 weeks of CPA Data Reveal about Ad Frequency

# Analytics from HilltopAds # Tools for advertisers

In digital marketing, a key question is how many times an ad should be shown to the same user. Too few exposures may cause a customer to miss the ad, while too many can lead to “banner blindness” or irritation, reducing engagement. Understanding how the number and timing of exposures…

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Client Hints: Who Sends Them – and Who Doesn’t?

# Analytics from HilltopAds

In this exclusive study, we share the real numbers. We will show you exactly which browsers and operating systems are trustworthy sources of data and which are leaving you in the dark. This is the new ground for better user attribution, and knowing it is the key to building your…

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Traffic Discrepancy: Definition, Causes, and Ways to Handle them. Exclusive Analytics from HilltopAds

# Analytics from HilltopAds # Trends & News

Stats don’t match up? We know firsthand how frustrating and confusing it might be. But don’t worry; the HilltopAds team will provide you with all the necessary instructions to sort it out once and for all. If you want to clarify what data discrepancies are, why they happen, and how…

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We Tested an AI Non-Mainstream Offer – Here’s What Happened! The Advertiser Interview

# Expert talks # non-mainstream

An AI that undresses photos? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s reality in 2025. A new wave of AI non-mainstream bots are taking the internet by storm, letting users create photorealistic nudes at the click of a button. And for savvy affiliate marketers, this craze is turning into serious…

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Adjust + HilltopAds: A Comprehensive Guide to Campaign Tracking and Optimization

# Postback guides # Tools for advertisers

Start working with HilltopAds and watch your campaigns perform like never before. Setting Up Adjust with HilltopAds Step 1. Select Your App and Build the Click URL In your Adjust dashboard, go to AppView > Apps (top-left corner) and select the app you want to track. Copy the app token…

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Exclusive Playbook: How to start Advertising with HilltopAds

# HilltopAds Updates # Tools for advertisers

Testing campaigns without the right setup can cost you valuable time and money. Our brand-new guide, How to Start Advertising with HilltopAds – 2026, is a hands-on, step-by-step playbook packed with real screenshots. It guides you through every step – from account registration and onboarding to tracker integration and launching…

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The Highest-Paying Monetization Platform for Publishers

# Monetization tools # Trends & News

You risk losing your income if you keep working with an unverified traffic monetization platform. 84% of publishers monetize their websites through affiliate marketing, which is why choosing the right platform is the most important first step toward earning a high income. In this article, we’ll cover the key factors…

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Mobile App Monetization in 2026: Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Revenue

# Mobile Apps # Monetization tools

Most app owners earn less than they could in 2026. These 9 strategies will help you increase your income from app monetization. We also talked about how to choose the right strategy, where it is best to monetize your applications, and which trends will help you do this more effectively.…

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