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An Optimized Ad Layout

Optimizing your ad layout is the perfect way to boost your earning potential. Here you will see how a fully optimized ad layout looks on a standard post.

Optimized Ad Layout – Playlist video player

The Playlist video player works best when able to run near the top of all posts. Having this video player after your featured Image or the first few paragraphs means it will be able to run and earn earlier.

Note: all articles were written by AI for the purpose of displaying ads. These articles are not intended to be used as real recipes/blog posts.

Cooking is more than just a means to satisfy hunger; it’s a form of art that captivates the senses and ignites a passion within. As an avid home cook, I’ve come to realize that my love for cooking is deeply rooted in the joy, creativity, and connection it brings to my life.

The Joy of Discovery

Cooking has always been a source of immense joy for me. There’s a sense of excitement in trying out new recipes, experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients, and discovering the incredible flavors that can result. Each new dish is an opportunity to learn and grow, pushing the boundaries of my culinary skills and expanding my palate.

Optimized Ad Layout – Content ads

Content ads are inserted on the page using our Ad Density Logic. Running a 28% density and allowing ads to appear after paragraphs, lists, images, and other page elements will ensure the number of content ads will reflect each post length.

Ensuring that your content area is 728px wide on desktop will allow all content ad sizes to display – and can increase your desktop RPM by 3-5%.

The thrill of successfully recreating a dish I’ve tasted at a restaurant or transforming a classic recipe into something uniquely my own is simply unmatched.

A Canvas for Creativity

The kitchen is where I unleash my creativity. With a vast array of ingredients and techniques at my disposal, the possibilities are endless. Cooking allows me to play with textures, colors, and flavors, creating dishes that are as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Optimized Ad Layout – Sidebar ads

Having a sidebar built into your site means you are able to run both stationary and sticky sidebar ads. We recommend you keep your sidebar content short and include only the essentials. The quicker the sticky sidebar ad appears on the screen, the more it earns due to its ad refresh rate. More impressions = more earnings for you!

Whether I’m putting a modern twist on a traditional dish or crafting a meal inspired by my travels, the kitchen is my canvas, and each meal is a masterpiece waiting to be brought to life.

Connection through Food

One of the most rewarding aspects of cooking is the way it brings people together. Food has a unique ability to connect us, transcending cultural and language barriers.

As I share my culinary creations with friends and family, I’m not just serving a meal; I’m sharing a piece of myself. The love and care put into each dish become a catalyst for conversation, laughter, and bonding.

Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul

Cooking is a holistic experience that nourishes not only the body but also the mind and soul. The act of preparing a meal can be meditative, providing a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

As I chop, sauté, and simmer, I find solace in the rhythmic motions and the comforting sounds of the kitchen. The satisfaction of creating a wholesome, delicious meal from scratch is a testament to the power of cooking as a form of self-care.

Recipe

Optimized Ad Layout – Recipe ads

Recipe ads within Recipe and How To cards can be extremely valuable. Readers spend 65-70% of their time on the recipe card, which makes this ad placement very valuable.

You can have up to 5 recipe ads on a page. These ads are placed dynamically, so they’re spaced out – longer recipes will run more ads than shorter ones.

Yummy Three-Layer Cake

A perfect classic multi-layered vanilla cake with buttercream frosting

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 – 6 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until it's creamy and light in color, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously, until the mixture is fluffy and well incorporated, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Buttercream Frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and light in color, about 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should be very thick.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract. Then, add the heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Once the cakes have cooled completely, level the tops with a serrated knife or cake leveler, if necessary.
  • Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the buttercream frosting on top. Repeat this process with the second and third layers, spreading frosting on top of each.
  • Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides of the cake. You can use a spatula or a bench scraper to smooth the frosting around the cake.
  • Optional: Decorate the top of the cake with additional frosting, using a piping bag and tips, if desired.
  • Allow the cake to sit for a couple of hours before serving to let the frosting set.

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Notes

Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This helps them combine better and creates a smoother, more even batter.
Do not overmix the batter. This can lead to a denser, tougher cake.
Make sure to cool the cakes completely before frosting. If the cakes are even slightly warm, the frosting will melt.

Optimized Ad Layout – Related video player

The Related video player is any video you manually embed onto your post. We recommend this video be set to stationary so that the Playlist video player can appear near the top of the post.

Embedding this Related video within or just before your Recipe card means readers will be more likely to see and click to play this video. When engaged readers click to play the Related video, you’ll make 4x as much video revenue because those plays are extremely valuable to advertisers.

FAQ

You can also have ads within your schema FAQ sections

These ads will appear between each question container.

How do I make a FAQ area?

Use structured schema to create a focus area in your posts so you can run ads where your readers spend the most time.

How can I update my ad layout to allow ads within my FAQ section?

Send us a message, and we’ll make sure it’s set up for you!

Conclusion

My love for cooking is a multifaceted passion that brings joy, creativity, and connection to my life. It’s an ever-evolving journey of discovery, where each new recipe and culinary adventure adds a layer of depth and richness to my relationship with food.

Cooking is more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life that continues to inspire, challenge, and nourish me in ways I could have never imagined.

Optimized Ad Layout – Below the Post ads

Below Post ads are the ads that appear after your content and within the comment section of your site. Earn from the engagement on your posts by allowing these to appear dynamically throughout your comment section.

Sites that have lots of comments see a 1-3% increase in revenue with Below Post ads.

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