Successful video player setup starts here! Below is a simple guide to help you engage your users and start earning revenue today!
How do I get video on my site?
STN Video can be placed on your site with the simple copy and paste of an embed code. You can retrieve video player embed codes for your site in one of two ways:
- They will be given to you by your publishing success manager
- You access them via your provided Publisher’s Dashboard
A Sample STN Embed Code (highlighted numbers will be individual to player type and publisher)
<div class=’s2nPlayer-XXXX6789’ data-type=’full’></div><script type=’text/javascript’ src=’//embed.sendtonews.com/player2/ embedcode.php?fk=XXXX6789&cid=1234’ data-type=’s2nScript’></script>
- Paste the desired embed code in your CMS to get video on your site instantly
Video Player Formats:
Home Page/Section Front –
Your STN Publishing Success Manager will provide you ONE embed code per section front/homepage for your site.
BEST PRACTICE 1:
Ensure you have provided STN a complete list of section front content types you need to STN Video (General, Sports, Entertainment, News etc.) to ensure the most relevant content is on each page
BEST PRACTICE 2:
Embed the section front player at the TOP of each page to engage your users and capture the maximum possible revenue.
In article player –
You can manually embed or automate video into every article across your site(s):
BEST PRACTICE:
Whether you manually or automatically embed your article player, ensure it is in the top 1/3rd of the article for the best possible engagement and revenue opportunity.
Manual Embed
Automated Embed with STN Smart Match
Mobile/AMP Player –
STN Video embedded players will work withing your users mobile viewing experience.
BEST PRACTICE:
Use specific AMP embed codes to ensure video appears on every mobile experience (can be used manually or automated).
AMPCode Example
<amp-iframe width="640" height="360" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-popups allow-same-origin" layout="responsive" frameborder="0" resizable
src="https://embed.sendtonews.com/amp/?v=2&SC=xxxx7890-1637435-1234"><amp-img overflow layout="fill"
src="https://cdnmedia.sendtonews.com/players/library/placeholder.png"></amp-img><amp-img placeholder layout="fill"
src="https://cdnmedia.sendtonews.com/players/library/placeholder.png"></amp-img></amp-iframe>
Video Content Player Type
Your Publishing Success Manager can help you determine the right combination of player types for you:
STN Sourced Content
Recirculation Videos
AI Local Stories
How Do I Make Money
All that’s needed for you to start collecting revenue are two simple steps:
Complete and sign an STN Video Publisher Agreement
Place your STN Video embed codes across on your site
REMEMBER: The entire STN video platform is delivered at zero cost meaning not only is it free… you get paid to use it. The more you use our platform, the more revenue you collect. To help with this, confirm the following have been completed with your Publishing Success Manager:
- Signed Contract
- Players embedded on homepage/section fronts as recommended
- Players embedded in articles as recommended
- Ads.TXT resellers list added (more info HERE)
- MCM form completed (check your inbox for an email with the subject “Request for Network Delegation”)
- Tipalti online payment portal activated