Unlock the Power of Mobile App Monetization

As mobile technology continues to advance, the world of web monetization is evolving rapidly. One lucrative opportunity lies in mobile app monetization, particularly through the strategic placement of ads.

Understanding AdMob and Its Ad Formats

To maximize revenue, it’s essential to grasp the various ad formats offered by AdMob. These include:

• Rewarded ads, which offer users in-app rewards in exchange for engagement
• Native ads, seamlessly integrated into your app’s design
• Banner ads, rectangular displays that can be placed at the top or bottom of your app screen
• Interstitial ads, full-page video ads displayed at breakpoints or transition points

Setting Up a Firebase Project

Firebase is a robust backend technology ideal for building real-time features, such as push notifications, real-time messaging, and databases. Its seamless integration with AdMob makes it an excellent choice for our tutorial. To get started, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Firebase website and create a new project
2. Add an iOS or Android app to your project
3. Obtain the GoogleService-Info.plist for iOS or google-services.json for Android

Creating an AdMob Account

To create an AdMob account, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the AdMob website and log in with your Google account
2. Agree to the terms of service and create a new AdMob account
3. Set up an ad unit to display ads on your app

Building a React Native App with AdMob

Let’s create a new React Native app and install the required dependencies. We’ll use React Native Firebase to communicate with AdMob and display ads.

npx react-native init MyAdMobApp

Install React Native Firebase and configure it with your Firebase credentials:

npm install react-native-firebase

Install the Firebase AdMob dependency:

npm install react-native-firebase/admob

Create a firebase.json file to link your app to your AdMob account:

{
  "admob_android_app_id": "YOUR_ANDROID_APP_ID",
  "admob_ios_app_id": "YOUR_IOS_APP_ID"
}

Displaying AdMob Ads in Your React Native App

Now that our app is set up, let’s explore how to display different types of AdMob ads using the Firebase AdMob dependency.

Banner ads: Use the <Banner/> tag to display banner ads:

<View>
  <Banner
    unitId="YOUR_BANNER_AD_UNIT_ID"
    size={{ width: 320, height: 50 }}
  />
</View>

Interstitial ads: Import the <InterstitialAd/> class and call the .show() method within the .LOADED event:

import { InterstitialAd } from 'eact-native-firebase/admob';

const interstitialAd = InterstitialAd.createForAdRequest('YOUR_INTERSTITIAL_AD_UNIT_ID');

interstitialAd.onAdEvent((type, error) => {
  if (type === 'loaded') {
    interstitialAd.show();
  }
});

Reward ads: Implement reward ads using the <RewardedAd/> class and call the .show() method within the RewardedAdEventType.LOADED handler:

import { RewardedAd } from 'eact-native-firebase/admob';

const rewardedAd = RewardedAd.createForAdRequest('YOUR_REWARDED_AD_UNIT_ID');

rewardedAd.onAdEvent((type, reward) => {
  if (type === 'loaded') {
    rewardedAd.show();
  }
});

Maximizing Revenue with AdMob

By following this tutorial, you’ll be well on your way to generating extra income through AdMob ads in your React Native app. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a production-ready app, AdMob can help bridge the monetization gap.