I would like to make a free version of the Android app I have, but would like to embed ad on it. I am not sure where I should start? Is there a well known mobile ad company out there that is specialized in mobile advertising?
A:
This link should help you to implement ads using Google's AdSense.
Hope it's useful. (There are some terms and conditions)
Adding Ad's into Mobile Applications
Edit: I've never tried but would it be possible to use a miniature web view in the application itself and link a static image to it?
Jamie Keeling
2010-03-18 16:11:54
I looked at AdSense for mobile applications, but you have to apply for the beta program and wait for a response. It would be nice if there is something out there already.
Cory
2010-03-18 16:20:52
A:
You should try both Admob and Adsense. They're pretty good both, but i heard that Adsense will give better conversion rates.
Don't know really, I don't use much ads.
LucaB
2010-03-18 18:41:46
Regarding the internet permission — I have noticed a handful of comments in the market that complain about an application that requests internet access solely to display ads, so it might be wise to have a more "legitimate" reason to use the internet.
jleedev
2010-03-19 00:13:08
IMO requiring the internet permission for ads is a completely 100% legitimate use of the permission. I spent many hours developing an app that I am giving away for free and spend hours every week supporting it. The Android Market is one of these great "safe havens" for anonymous comments, a name is signed to each comment but there is currently no way for anyone to reply to a comment for reasons of rational discussion. I do respect the users of my applications, without them there would be no Market, I do however request that users return that respect especially in the case of free software.
snctln
2010-03-19 00:51:44
Excellent answer, I'll be sure to keep this in mind for my own applications.
Jamie Keeling
2010-03-19 08:54:57
A:
I was checking for AdSense for mobile apps, but it seems to be available only for USA and Canada. Admob seems to be bought by Google itself and I cannot find any info about the SDK. Any hint of the current situation for Android ads?
Maurizio
2010-10-14 10:07:24