Doteasy Tutorial - Scripting - Ad Management
Paul Janaway's PHP Ad-Rotator
Rotate banners easily with this script, it includes:
  • Easy setup
  • No database needed
  • Rotate up to 3 banners (more can be added)
  • Open site in the same window or a new one
  • Site url, image url and description


  • Installation Procedure 
    Quick Tips 



    The script can be downloaded from here.


    The file that you will download is saved in .zip format; this is a compressed bundle containing the files in the distribution. Unzip this archive in a temporary directory on your computer using decompression software.


    Open ad-rotator.php with any of the text editor (eg, Notepad).


    Configure the script by following the instructions. You can modify the value so that the script match your requirement

    ///////////
    // SETUP //
    ///////////


    // State how many ads there are in total (max: 3)
    $total_ads = 1;

    // No need to edit
    $rand_ban = rand(1,$total_ads);

    // Banner size
    $banner_width = 468;
    $banner_height = 60;

    // Decide on if you want it to create a new window or not when
    // the ad is clicked.
    // 1 = new window
    // 2 = same window
    $window = 1;

    // Ad details, goes by: image url, site url, site description.
    // If you have 1 ad, then fill in ad_1 only, if you have 2 ads
    // then fill in ad_1 and ad_2 etc.
    $ad_1 = array("http://maddogsplace.co.uk/includes/images/mdp_468x60.png",
    "http://maddogsplace.co.uk",
    "maddogsplace.co.uk | Home Is Where The Heart Is");
    $ad_2 = array("image url here",
    "site url here",
    "site description here");
    $ad_3 = array("image url here",
    "site url here",
    "site description here");


    Save the file and start your FTP software and upload ad-rotator.php to the /var/www/html/ folder.


    You can now test your script by going to http://www.mywebsite.com/ad-rotator.php


    Congratulations, the installation of PHP Ad Rotator is now complete.


    How to include PHP Ad Rotator in your webpages?

    Add the following lines to any of your .php pages:

    <?
    include("ad-rotator.php");
    ?>

    If you require additional assistance, please feel free to contact our customer service team: https://www.doteasy.com/ContactUs/SMS/

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