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It influences viewability, engagement, user experience, and overall monetization performance.","Feb 12, 2026","\u002Fpub\u002Foliuo4ml8aw6rkysu8ut.webp","Illustration for the article “Ad placement best practices”","hero-2","template-2","absolute top-[40px] left-[400px] lg:left-[440px] hidden md:block",{"sections":15},[16,25,51,78,136,194,246,311,339,369],{"kind":17,"text":18,"decor":19},"scroll-intro","This guide outlines practical principles for positioning ads across different page structures and devices.",[20],{"src":21,"class":22,"depth":23,"float":24},"\u002Fads\u002Fdecor\u002Fcrf-intro-asteroid-r.svg","left-[1289px] top-[201px] w-[87px] max-lg:hidden max-[1399px]:left-auto max-[1399px]:top-auto max-[1399px]:right-[64px] max-[1399px]:bottom-[56px]",40,true,{"kind":26,"heading":27,"leftText":28,"rightText":29,"imageSrc":30,"imageMobileSrc":30,"imageAlt":31,"decor":32},"profile","Behavioral perspective","Effective ad placement relies on understanding how users interact with pages.","Readers typically scan headlines and navigation first, then focus on the main content area while gradually scrolling downward. 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