Question 1

What is ads.txt validation?

Accepted Answer

Ads.txt validation is the process of checking if your ads.txt file follows IAB Tech Lab specifications and contains only authorized digital sellers. This helps prevent ad fraud and ensures your inventory is only sold through legitimate channels.

Question 2

How does AdsGuard validate ads.txt files?

Accepted Answer

AdsGuard uses an AI-powered validation engine that checks your ads.txt file against IAB Tech Lab specifications, verifies seller IDs, validates relationships, and monitors for unauthorized changes in real-time.

Question 3

Why is ads.txt monitoring important?

Accepted Answer

Ads.txt monitoring is crucial because unauthorized changes to your ads.txt file can lead to revenue loss, ad fraud, and damage to your brand reputation. Real-time monitoring ensures you're immediately alerted to any issues.

Question 4

What is IAB compliance?

Accepted Answer

IAB compliance means your ads.txt file follows the specifications set by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Tech Lab. This ensures compatibility with all major ad exchanges and demand-side platforms.

Question 5

How much does ads.txt validation cost?

Accepted Answer

AdsGuard offers flexible pricing starting from 29/month for basic validation and monitoring. We also provide a free trial so you can test our ads.txt validator before committing to a plan.

Question 6

Can I monitor multiple domains?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AdsGuard supports multi-domain monitoring. You can validate and monitor ads.txt files across multiple domains from a single dashboard, making it perfect for publishers with multiple properties.

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