PublisherDesk

This is a WordPress plugin for clients of The Publisher Desk, intended to automatically propagate changes made to The Publisher Desk’s ads.txt file to client websites, while letting them add/retain custom lines as desired.
<h3>Functionality</h3>
This plugin provides management of the ads.txt file (Authorized Digital Sellers), an initiative from IAB Technology Laboratory, geared towards client of The Publisher Desk. Because the administration of a file outside the wordpress directory can pose challenges depending on the WP/Server configuration, the plugin decides on installation whether to use an actual ads.txt file in the root of the domain, or a quasi-ads.txt file built through a WP option and responding to a server request for “/ads.txt” by providing the contents of that option (containing both custom lines and those associated with TPD’s centralalized list).
Troubleshooting an installation: 
If you already have an ads.txt file present on your site, the plugin will rename it to ads-txt-original.txt on installation, and re-rename that file back on de-installation. If your site’s wordpress instance doesn’t have access to files outside of its installation directory and you already have an ads.txt file, the plugin won’t be able to dislodge the existing file and allow the management of the one it creates. You can check whether this has happened if you check your site’s ads.txt file directly (site.com/ads.txt) and there’s no line reading: 
 “### END TPD ADS TXT ###” 
a line that is used by the plugin to demarcate custom entries and The Publisher Desk’s. If this is the case, please deactivate the plugin, rename or remove your existing file, re-activate, and check the file again (you might have to refresh several times depending on caching). If you still don’t see that line and the file looks the same as before the update, please reach out to TPD for assistance.
Final Note: it’s good practice to have a backup of your custom ads.txt lines. We have functionality for retaining your custom lines on plugin updates/re-installs, but it’s good to make sure since it can be a big pain to recollect entries if you lose them.

The Publisher Desk ads.txt

Ads.txt management tool for publishers in The Publisher Desk portfolio.

Actirise

<h3>🚀 Take your website monetization to the next level with Actirise</h3>
Instantly transform your WordPress website into a revenue powerhouse. The Actirise plugin offers effortless monetization with seamless onboarding, automatic ad integration, and advanced tools like ads.txt management, consent management, and analytics. It’s your personal site kit for monetization, handling all the heavy lifting.
With our self-service onboarding system, you can go from plugin install to live monetization in just a few steps — no technical knowledge required. Access much more demand than relying solely on Google AdSense or Amazon Ads; we connect you directly to our premium SSP partners.
Our powerful and intuitive real-time auction solution gives you complete control over pricing and performance optimization. Functioning like an ad inserter to dynamically place advanced ads or use shortcodes, Actirise ensures accurate integration. We use AI to optimize ad pressure, formats, price floors, and CTR, ensuring high-growth revenue and improving overall ad performance.
<h3>🛠️ Key Features for Publishers</h3>
Everything you need to monetize your WordPress site — in one powerful, easy-to-use plugin and without writing a line of code.
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<li>Premium Ad Formats & Smart Placement – Our no-code technology uses smart XPath rules to find the best ad spots automatically, but you stay in the driver’s seat: easily enable or disable specific formats and fine-tune their configuration options to perfectly match your site’s layout and user experience.</li>
<li>Core Web Vitals Optimizer – Preserve your SEO and Google rankings by eliminating layout shifts (CLS) with smart, pre-sized ad slots (Tip: We recommend enabling the PHP Tidy extension for optimal performance).</li>
<li>Actirise-Hosted Ads.txt – Real-time, “set-and-forget” synchronization. We manage the technical updates for you, so your site stays compliant and ready for maximum auction pressure without any manual intervention.</li>
<li>Actirise Analytics – Enable Actirise Analytics instantly for your website, and gain deep, real-time insights into your audience’s behavior.
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<li>Page type detection – Automatically identify articles, homepages, categories, and more</li>
<li>Custom variables support – Track your revenue in real time, segmented by post ID, author, category, and other native WordPress data.</li>
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<li>FastCMP – Our fully GDPR-compliant consent solution built for publishers
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<li>CMP customization – Personalize your banner with your logo, brand colors, text, and vendor lists</li>
<li>Google Consent Mode v2 – Enable privacy-compliant tracking based on user consent preferences</li>
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<li>Health Check Audit – Keep your site at peak performance with our real-time auditing tool. It automatically monitors critical technical errors and non-optimized settings regarding Ads.txt health, Core Web Vitals, ad placement availability, and CMP compliance to ensure you never miss out on potential revenue.</li>
<li>URL opt-out – Exclude specific pages from monetization with a single click</li>
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<h3>🎨 Intuitive UI and streamlined configuration</h3>
Actirise’s user interface is designed to be clear and accessible for all types of users — from beginners to advanced publishers. 
Step-by-step guidance, helpful tooltips, and real-time validation make the entire setup process smooth and stress-free.
<h3>📋 Third-Party service usage disclosure</h3>
Our plugin may utilize third-party services under certain circumstances to enhance functionality. It is crucial for us to maintain transparency regarding the use of these services to ensure user awareness and legal compliance. Below are the details regarding third-party service usage:
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FlashBid (Actirise Advertisement System) 
Service Description: FlashBid, also known as Actirise Advertisement System, is utilized for specific advertising functionalities within the plugin. 
Service Link: <a href="https://www.actirise.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Actirise</a> 
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: <a href="https://corporate.sparteo.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Actirise Privacy Policy</a>
</li>
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FastCMP (Consent Management Platform) 
Service Description: FastCMP is utilized for managing consent and preferences regarding cookies and tracking scripts. 
Service Link: <a href="https://corporate.fastcmp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">FastCMP</a> 
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: <a href="https://sparteo.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">FastCMP Privacy Policy</a>
</li>
<li>
GitBook (AI Documentation Assistant) 
Service Description: An optional AI-powered assistant to provide instant answers based on our public documentation. 
Service Link: <a href="https://www.gitbook.com" rel="nofollow ugc">GitBook</a> 
Terms of Service: <a href="https://gitbook.com/docs/policies/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">GitBook Terms</a> 
Privacy Policy: <a href="https://gitbook.com/docs/policies/privacy-and-security/statement" rel="nofollow ugc">GitBook Privacy</a>
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It’s imperative for us to make you aware of our reliance on these third-party services and to provide access to their terms of use and privacy policies. This ensures that your usage of our plugin remains in compliance with legal requirements.
<h3>📘 Documentation & support</h3>
Need help or have questions?
📚 Read the <a href="https://docs.actirise.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">full documentation</a>
💬 Visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/actirise/" rel="ugc">support forum</a>

Actirise – Advertising & Monetization

Premium advertising solution to grow your WordPress site revenue with no code and real-time insights.

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