Google Mobile Ads SDK - Banner Ads

Banner ads are rectangular image or text ads that occupy a spot within an app's layout. They remain on screen during user interaction and can refresh automatically.

Ad Placement Guidelines

CRITICAL: You MUST evaluate and apply the following guidelines before proceeding with any banner ad implementation.

• Determine Ad Placement:
  • Identify the target file where the ad should be placed. Ask if unsure.
  • Inspect view hierarchy when the target file is identified. Examine the file and determine whether the parent container of the ad is a scrollable view (such as a list, scroll view, grid) or a static, non-scrollable view.
    • Scrollable Content: Use Inline Adaptive Banner.
    • Non-Scrollable Content: Use Large Anchored Adaptive.
      • Positioning: If not specified, ask if the ad should be anchored to either the top or bottom of the screen.

Workflow

1. Determine the user's platform: Identify if the project is Android or iOS. If unclear, ask before proceeding.

2. Read the platform guide for implementation details:

   • Android: references/android-banner.md
   • iOS: references/ios-banner.md

3. Follow these steps in order:

   • Define the ad view
   • Set the ad size
   • Register for ad load events
   • Load the banner ad
   • Verify the implementation

4. After the banner ad is successfully implemented, remind the user to replace the test ad unit ID with their own.