January has arrived and once again we face what is historically the slowest month of the year for publisher ad revenue. But before you seep into those new-years-blues, let us explain. We understand, and will feel the same pain to our bottom line throughout these next few weeks. However, January and the rest of Q1 don’t [...]
Over the past three years, Freestar has implemented extensive measures to ensure our publishers consistently meet today’s high-quality standards, benefiting both their audiences and our advertising partners. Publisher quality remains a critical factor for successful ad monetization, and we're committed to upholding these standards. Publisher quality is a core pillar of our audience strategy, deeply [...]
In recent years, significant industry changes have led us to prioritize website quality and carefully evaluate the publishers we accept for monetization through Freestar. These shifts have underscored the importance of maintaining high standards in our network, ensuring that only reputable sites that align with our values and industry best practices become part of our [...]
As a publisher, staying ahead of Google’s algorithm updates can feel like an uphill battle. However, significant traffic drops, especially since the September 2023 Helpful Content Update, have made this more challenging than ever. At Freestar, we are committed to helping publishers avoid penalties and regain lost traffic—leading to more revenue opportunities. While traffic [...]
The decline of third-party cookies has given rise to numerous identity solutions and audience strategies aimed at maintaining user addressability. One key strategy is email hashing. But what does this entail? Continue reading to discover the most frequently asked questions from publishers about hashed emails. Be sure to scroll to the very end to explore [...]
May was a challenging month for Google. The launch of AI Overviews didn't go as planned, and a set of Search API documents were leaked, revealing over 14,000 top-secret factors used in their search algorithms. Several industry experts like Mike King, Rand Fishkin and Danny Goodwin have provided helpful recaps, but these can be highly [...]
