=== AdRotate ===
Contributors: adegans
Donate link: http://meandmymac.net/donate/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme
Tags: ads, banner, commercial, admin, advertise, adrotator, plugin, random, rotator, ad, advertising, advertisement, block, blocks, advertiser, publisher, adsense, geo, geolocation, geotarget, chitika, clickbank, broadstreet, banner manager,advert manager, campaign manager, export, import, telize, maxmind, referrer, email, menu, statistics, stats, report, advert, adverts, popular, best, great, 2014, geoselect, geobytes, schedules, schedule, monetize, header, widget, javascript, jquery, tracking, clicks, impressions, rotate, zone, zones, sidebar, footer, content, posts, pages, 2015
Requires at least: 3.8
Tested up to: 4.4.2
Stable tag: 3.15.2
License: GPLv3
 
The popular choice for monetizing your website with adverts while keeping things simple. Start making money today!

== Description ==

Thinking of making some money with your website? Try AdRotate. With AdRotate you can easily place advertising banners pretty much anywhere on your site while managing almost everything from the easy to use dashboard. No fussing with your themes code if you don't want to.
Create your own adverts with basic HTML/Javascript code or use adverts from your favorite Ad Server such as DFP, AdSense, Chitika, Doubleclick, JuiceAds and many similar services.

Manage your advertising campaigns with ease, right in your dashboard. Check up on how many impressions adverts have. Monitor ad groups and see which are most effective. Make the most of advertising with the many features AdRotate has to offer. AdRotate looks and feels similar to the WordPress dashboard you already know, so you're already familiar with AdRotate before you've even started. Familiarize yourself with the many useful features and you'll be up and running very quickly.

AdRotate is also available as a premium plugin. Get even more features and access to AdRotate Geo and email support!
Geo Targeting, Avoid adblockers, Mobile adverts, Media management and much more! Check out the extras of [AdRotate Pro](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme)!

**Useful links**

* [Usage guides](https://ajdg.solutions/manuals/adrotate-manuals/) - Every popular feature explained
* [Support Forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Ask your questions here
* [Plugin page](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Features, possibilities and AdRotate Pro

**Some Features**

* Easy management of ads and groups of ads
* Automated Javascript cycles of ads with Dynamic Groups
* Have your advertisers add/edit/manage their own ads
* Geo Targeting for adverts
* Mobile adverts (differentiate tablets from phones)
* Disguise adverts from ad blockers so they're not removed
* Works with Google AdSense, DFP and most other referrer/ad servers
* Get push notifications right on your iOS or Android device about adverts and important events
* Get email notifications when your ads need you
* Any size advertisement, including 125x125, 468x60, 729x90, 160x600
* Easy to use stats so you can follow how each advert is performing
* Responsive adverts
* Daily, monthly and yearly stats
* Couple adverts to users for personalized stats
* Advertisers can easily contact you from their dashboard
* Track how many times a banner is clicked and show it's Cick-Through-Ratio
* Put random, or selected, banners in pages or posts
* Preview banners on edit
* Advanced time schedules and restrictions you control
* Free use of AdRotate Geo, AJdG Solutions' exclusive Geo Targeting service
* Exports of statistics
* Multiple groups per banner location
* Unlimited widgets
* Show multiple ads at once in a grid, column or row
* Automagically disable ads after they expire
* Dashboard notifications when ads are about to expire or need attention
* Use shortcodes, widgets or PHP to put ads on your site

NOTE: Certain features are exclusive to AdRotate PRO. Learn more about [AdRotate Pro](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/features/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme).

**AdRotate Switch**

Looking to switch from another plugin to AdRotate or AdRotate Pro? Check out [AdRotate Switch](https://wordpress.org/plugins/adrotate-switch/) and see if your current advertising plugin is compatible for migrating your data!

NOTE: Unsolicited offers, parnterships, job offers, promotional emails or product offers to "enhance" my business or products through this site or any means are not appreciated and will most likely be ignored.

== Installation ==

Installing the plugin is as easy as clicking "Install Now" from your dashboards plugin page.
For more detailed instructions check out the [installation guide](https://ajdg.solutions/manuals/adrotate-manuals/installing-adrotate-on-your-website/).

**AdRotate Switch**

Looking to switch from another plugin to AdRotate or AdRotate Pro? Check out [AdRotate Switch](https://wordpress.org/plugins/adrotate-switch/) and see if your current advertising plugin is compatible for migrating your data!

**Useful links**

* [Usage guides](https://ajdg.solutions/manuals/adrotate-manuals/) - Every popular feature explained
* [Support Forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Ask your questions here
* [Plugin page](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Features, possibilities and AdRotate Pro

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I migrate my data from another plugin to AdRotate? =
Maybe. Take a look at [AdRotate Switch](https://wordpress.org/plugins/adrotate-switch/) and see if your current advertising plugin is compatible for migrating your data!

= How do I use AdRotate =
There are [user guides](https://ajdg.solutions/manuals/adrotate-manuals/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) with every popular feature explained.
You can also post your questions on the [forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme)!

== Changelog ==

Be a Pro and go Pro. With [AdRotate Pro](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme)!

= 3.15.2 FREE =
* [change] 'Report' links are now 'Stats' to match AdRotate Pro
* [change] More consistent use of plugins_url()
* [change] More consistent use of dirname()

= 3.20.2 PRO =
* [fix] AdRotate menu missing in Multisite super admin dashboard
* [fix] No requests made if you run out of lookups for AdRotate Geo
* [change] More logical stats display in advert and group reports
* [change] More consistent use of plugins_url()
* [change] More consistent use of dirname()

All recent changes are available on the [AdRotate website](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/development/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme).

NOTE: Unsolicited offers, parnterships, job offers, promotional emails or product offers to "enhance" my business or products through this site or any means are not appreciated and will most likely be ignored.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 3.15.1 FREE =
* [change] 'Report' links are now 'Stats' to match AdRotate Pro
* [change] More consistent use of plugins_url()
* [change] More consistent use of dirname()

All recent changes are available on the [AdRotate website](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/development/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme).

== Screenshots ==

Take a look at the many screenshots on the [AdRotate website](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme).

**Other links**

* [Usage guides](https://ajdg.solutions/manuals/adrotate-manuals/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Every popular feature explained
* [Support Forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Ask your questions here
* [Plugin page](https://ajdg.solutions/products/adrotate-for-wordpress/?pk_campaign=adrotatefree-readme) - Features, possibilities and AdRotate Pro