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Which Ad Format Performs Best in 2026?

If you’re looking for the “best” ad format, you’re probably approaching performance marketing the wrong way. In effective marketing, there is no single format that consistently outperforms all others. Some formats generate massive traffic volume but lower user engagement, while others drive fewer clicks but significantly improve conversion quality. User…

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Get Paid via UnionPay: New Payout Option in HilltopAds

# HilltopAds Updates

UnionPay is now live on HilltopAds, giving you a secure, efficient payout option built for publishers who want fast, reliable access to their earnings. If you’re a publisher focused on growth, you know that monetizing your traffic is only half the battle – the real win is getting paid quickly…

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Track More Than Just Conversions: How to Use Event Tracking in HilltopAds

# Postback guides

A single conversion rarely provides a complete view of your campaign performance. Each user action, such as clicking an ad, browsing, signing up, depositing, or making a purchase, provides valuable insights into traffic quality. HilltopAds enables you to track multiple events and micro-conversions using flexible parameters called goals, offering a…

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ExoClick Alternatives: How to Choose the Right Ad Network and Get Better ROI

# Tools for advertisers

Ad networks are one of the pillars of the whole affiliate marketing industry. They help publishers monetize their traffic with diverse formats of ads and advertisers find new audiences for their ads, so it’s imperative to find the network that suits you and your needs. Unfortunately, advertisers sometimes aren’t satisfied…

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Smart CPM in HilltopAds: Increase Popunder Traffic Without Overspending

# HilltopAds Updates

If you are running CPM campaigns, you’re in a live-fire bidding environment where prices shift by the minute and your results depend on real-time competition. Set bids too low and you’ll miss out on valuable traffic, limiting both your campaign reach and data collection. Bid too high and you’ll watch…

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Self-Serve Ad Platforms: How to Choose, Test, and Get Real Results

# Tools for advertisers

Self-serve advertising platforms have been a staple of the affiliate marketing industry for a long time, and things aren’t changing even in 2026. Almost every ad network today is a self-serve platform, making their counterparts, managed (or full–serve) ad platforms a rare sight and primarily a choice of big brands…

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Get Paid via UnionPay: New Payout Option in HilltopAds

# HilltopAds Updates

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ExoClick Alternatives: How to Choose the Right Ad Network and Get Better ROI

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Smart CPM in HilltopAds: Increase Popunder Traffic Without Overspending

# HilltopAds Updates

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Self-Serve Ad Platforms: How to Choose, Test, and Get Real Results

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Best Ad Networks to Buy Traffic to Your Website

# Promotion tips

What Is Buying Traffic Bringing thousands of visitors to your site and seeing zero growth is completely standard if you’re dealing with low-quality traffic. In many cases, bounce rate increases too, revenue may start to drop, and you’re left wondering what’s going wrong. For many publishers, this happens after launching…

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How to Make $168K With a Simple Converter Site Using Popunder Ads

# Website monetization

Millions of people look for quick ways to turn videos into audio every day. Most of them want a simple tool that works fast so they can finish and move on. But what if you could turn those quick visits into steady income? We’ll show you how one publisher managed…

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How to Earn $7K in Just 2 Months with Non-Mainstream Facebook Traffic Using HilltopAds

# Make money with Social Traffic # non-mainstream

Facebook remains one of the biggest traffic sources in the world. Billions of users scroll, click, and share every day. Most people think of Facebook as a place for brands and paid ads, but if you know what you’re doing, it’s a goldmine for organic traffic. If you send social…

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How to earn $35,000 with Chinese Movie Websites: A Real Case Study on Monetizing with HilltopAds

# Video # Website monetization

Movie content stands out as one of the most reliable and scalable niches in digital marketing. People everywhere are drawn to movies, and Chinese films and dramas are booming not only in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, but also throughout Southeast Asia and diaspora communities in the US and…

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How to Make Your First $3000 with TikTok: Case Study & Expert Insights

# Make money with Social Traffic # Monetization tips

Overview Traffic source: TikTokActive period: 1 monthRevenue generated: $2,973Top GEOs: LATAM Start monetizing your traffic with HilltopAds today and maybe next time we’ll be sharing your success story. Is It Still Possible to Monetize TikTok in 2026? Absolutely, and this case is a good example of why TikTok remains a…

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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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How We Scaled Non-Mainstream Live Chat Leads in France with CPA Goal

# Case studies # non-mainstream

Getting traffic in France was not the hard part. Making that traffic work at scale was. For this advertiser, standard CPM launches could drive clicks and volume, but they could not turn FR into a stable, scalable lead source. The market had potential, but the setup was too loose to…

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How We Hit 598 Conversions and 131% ROI with Betting Traffic in India

# Case studies # iGaming

India is one of the most promising markets for betting advertisers right now – massive mobile reach, strong interest in sports, and the scale needed to grow fast. But in this highly competitive vertical, iGaming traffic alone is never enough: what matters is how you buy it, how you track…

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How a French Website Increased Traffic by 127% with HilltopAds Popunder Ads

# Case studies # Popunder

Driving more visitors to a French website is challenging in today’s competitive media landscape. In this case study, we share how we boosted a French mainstream website’s traffic by 127% through a well-targeted popunder mobile ad campaign. The advertiser – a French-language website owner – wanted to boost website traffic…

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How to Maximize Profits from Non‑Mainstream Campaigns During Valentine’s Day

# Case studies # Dating

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and chocolates – it’s also a golden opportunity for advertisers and affiliate marketers. Every February, user activity and spending surge, creating a fertile moment for well-timed campaigns. At HilltopAds, we tapped into this seasonal wave with a non-mainstream campaign that turned a 110-120% ROI…

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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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July 2026: AW Europe

9-10 July 2026
Budapest, Hungary

🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary📅 July 9-10, 2026 Affiliate World Europe is one of the biggest events in the affiliate marketing industry, bringing together 7,000+ attendees from around the world – affiliates, advertisers, media buyers, ad networks, agencies, eCommerce brands, and tech…

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June 2026: SIGMA Asia

31 May -03 June 2026
Manila, The Philippines

SiGMA Asia 2026 will take place from 31 May – 03 June in Manila (SMX Convention Center) and will bring together key players from the affiliate and iGaming industries. The Asian market is growing rapidly, with new GEOs and scaling…

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May 2026: iCON Cyprus

28-29 May 2026
Limassol, Cyprus

Island Conference (iCon) 2026 is one of the most prominent events in the affiliate and performance marketing industry, bringing together market leaders, media buyers, advertisers, and adtech companies each year. The conference will take place on May 28–29, 2026, in…

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Which Ad Format Performs Best in 2026?

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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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Track More Than Just Conversions: How to Use Event Tracking in HilltopAds

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How to Launch and Optimize a Video Campaign in HilltopAds

# Tools for advertisers # Video

Video gives advertisers only a few seconds to make the point clearly. If the first few seconds do not make the offer clear, the user is likely to move on. And when the setup is weak, the budget starts slipping away before the campaign has had a fair chance to…

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How to Set Up Profitable eCommerce Campaigns in HilltopAds: Tested Setup & Manager Insights

# eCommerce # Vertical Playbooks

Shopping is now mobile-first. More than half of global eCommerce sales originate from smartphones, with billions of users browsing and purchasing through mobile apps each week. Consumer behaviour has shifted. Purchases are now often driven by discovery, convenience, and impulse rather than solely by intent. More than half of shoppers…

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How to Monetize DE Traffic: A Practical Guide for Website Owners

# GEO & Niche Insights

German traffic is among the most valuable in Europe, and publishers have a significant opportunity to receive decent payouts and turn their European audience into a stable revenue stream. However, sometimes it might be easier said than done. German traffic stands out thanks to high purchasing power, strong digital infrastructure,…

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How to Turn Chinese Traffic Into a Real Revenue Stream

# GEO & Niche Insights # Monetization tips

China is one of the largest internet markets in the world with more than 1.12B internet users. Yet many publishers see Chinese traffic in their stats but can’t seem to make money from it. The problem is rarely the traffic quality. Instead, it comes from the way China’s digital world…

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