If you have a website and want to turn your traffic into real, consistent income, Monetag is one of the easiest ways to start. This guide will teach you:

- How Monetag works
- How to register, verify your site, and set up ads
- The best ad formats for beginners
- How to place the code (WordPress + non-WordPress)
- Optimization and earning strategies
- How to avoid mistakes that reduce revenue
- How to grow your income over time
Everything here is written so any beginner can follow it step by step, even without technical skills.
1. WHAT IS MONETAG AND HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU MONEY?
Monetag is an advertising platform that pays you whenever your website visitors view, interact with, or click on ads. Think of it as a bridge between:
- Your website
- Advertisers who want traffic
Monetag automatically chooses which ads to show, and you earn money based on:
- Impressions (views)
- Clicks
- Subscriptions (push ads)
- Actions (SmartLinks)
It is especially beginner-friendly because:
✔ Easy signup
✔ No minimum traffic needed
✔ Very simple ad integration
✔ Multiple high-paying ad formats
✔ Weekly payouts with a low minimum threshold
2. BEFORE YOU START, WHAT YOU NEED
You only need three things:
1) A Website or Blog
Any platform works:
- WordPress
- Blogger
- Wix
- Custom HTML
- PHP/Node.js sites
You just need access to your site or theme.
2) Ability to Add a Script
You must be able to paste a small Monetag code snippet into:
<head> of your site
(Don’t worry — this guide shows exactly how.)
3) A Privacy / Cookie Banner (If EU Traffic)
If you expect visitors from Europe or California, you’ll need a simple cookie-consent popup.
We will cover this later.
3. CREATING YOUR MONETAG ACCOUNT (BEGINNER WALKTHROUGH)
- Go to Monetag’s publisher sign-up page
- Register using your email + password
- Go to “Sites” → “Add Site”
- Enter your domain
- Choose a method to verify your site (HTML tag or file upload)
- Once verified, your site will show “Active”
That’s it, you’re now a monetized publisher.
4. SETTING UP YOUR FIRST MONETAG AD ZONE
Recommended for Beginners: MultiTag
MultiTag is a single piece of code that automatically shows the best-earning mix of ad formats for each user.
It removes all the guesswork.
How to create MultiTag:
- Open your Monetag dashboard
- Go to “Zones” → “Add Zone”
- Select MultiTag
- Copy the code snippet provided
You will paste this snippet into your website (see next section).
5. HOW TO PUT MONETAG ADS ON YOUR WEBSITE
This depends on whether you use WordPress or any other site.
A) WORDPRESS USERS (Easiest Option)
Option 1: Use the Monetag Official Plugin
- Log in to WordPress
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search “Monetag Official”
- Install & activate
- Open the plugin settings
- Paste your Monetag MultiTag code
- Save
Done. Ads will start running automatically.
B) NON-WORDPRESS (ANY SITE / HTML / PHP / etc.)
You’ll receive a script like this (example):
<script src="https://publishers.monetag.com/sdk.js" data-zone="YOUR_ZONE_ID" async></script>
Paste this code into your site’s <head>:
<head>
<!-- Monetag Ad Code -->
<script src="https://publishers.monetag.com/sdk.js" data-zone="YOUR_ZONE_ID" async></script>
</head>
Upload and save.
Within minutes, Monetag ads will begin showing.
6. THE BEST AD FORMATS FOR BEGINNERS (Explained Simply)
Below are the Monetag ad formats and how they work, in plain English.
1) MultiTag (Best for Beginners)
A single code that automatically selects the highest-paying ads.
✔ Highest earnings
✔ Easiest setup
✔ AI optimization built-in
2) Popunder / OnClick Ads
Triggered when users click somewhere on your site.
Pros: High payouts
Cons: Use moderate frequency caps
3) Push Notifications
Visitors subscribe once, and you earn recurring revenue when ads are sent to them later.
Pros: Passive income
Cons: Works best on mobile
4) In-Page Push (Native-style)
Looks like soft notification boxes inside your webpage.
Pros: User-friendly
Cons: Best with steady traffic
5) Interstitial Ads
Full-screen ads between pageviews.
Pros: Very high CPM
Cons: Use sparingly to avoid hurting UX
6) SmartLink / Direct Link
A special URL that redirects users to the highest-paying offer.
Great for:
- Download buttons
- File-sharing sites
- Link shorteners
- Social media bios
7. HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR MONETAG EARNINGS (Beginner-Friendly Tips)
These strategies dramatically increase income:
1. Place MultiTag in the <head>
Best loading speed and performance.
2. Use multiple formats, responsibly
Mix:
- MultiTag
- In-page push
- SmartLinks
Don’t overload users.
3. Focus on mobile traffic
Monetag’s highest-paying formats perform exceptionally well on mobile.
4. Add SmartLinks to buttons
Examples:
- “Download Now”
- “Watch Video”
- “Get File”
These convert extremely well.
5. Build more traffic
More traffic = higher CPMs and more revenue.
Focus on:
- SEO
- Facebook groups
- Reddit communities
- Long-tail keywords
6. Let Monetag auto-optimize (3–7 days)
CPMs stabilize after a short learning period.
8. PRIVACY, CONSENT & SAFETY (Beginner Must-Read)
If you receive traffic from:
- EU / EEA
- UK
- California
You legally need a cookie consent banner.
Free tools:
- CookieYes
- Cookiebot
- Complianz (WordPress plugin)
This ensures your advertising is compliant and keeps your account safe.
9. GETTING PAID, HOW WITHDRAWALS WORK
Monetag offers:
- Weekly payouts
- Very low minimum, starting from $5
- Multiple payout methods (PayPal, Skrill, Bank, etc.)
Payments appear in your dashboard under Finance → Withdrawals.
10. HOW TO SCALE UP TO $50 – $500+/MONTH
Once you’re earning your first income, here’s how to scale:
(1) Increase traffic, your #1 revenue driver
- Publish more articles
- Improve SEO
- Use Pinterest (amazing for beginners)
- Promote on social platforms
(2) Optimize with A/B testing
Test:
- Ad positions
- Ad formats
- Frequency caps
(3) Add SmartLinks to high-traffic pages
Big revenue booster.
(4) Expand into apps or Telegram Mini Apps
Monetag supports these too, and earnings can multiply.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR BEGINNERS
❓ Ads not showing?
Check:
- Site verified?
- Code placed correctly in
<head>? - Ad blockers?
- HTTPS? (May require sw.js installation)
❓ Revenue low?
Do this:
- Wait 3–7 days for optimization
- Add more formats
- Target mobile users
- Place ads higher on the page
- Add SmartLinks
❓ Domain rejected?
Ensure:
- No illegal content
- Website accessible
- No malware detected
12. FINAL CHECKLIST (Print This!)
Setup
✔ Create Monetag account
✔ Add website
✔ Verify domain
✔ Create MultiTag
✔ Paste code in <head> or install WP plugin
Optimization
✔ Allow 3–7 days for earnings to stabilize
✔ Use SmartLinks + In-Page Push
✔ Fix traffic issues
✔ Improve site speed
Compliance
✔ Add cookie consent
✔ Check privacy settings
Scaling
✔ Increase traffic
✔ Optimize UX
✔ Test formats




