(Live Case Study) AdMon for Beginners: Full Setup Walkthrough by Matej & Felix

In this special Two and a Half Gamers duet episode, Matej and Felix walk through how to set up Ad Monetization (AdMon) from scratch using Matej’s own test app as a live case study. This episode is part tutorial, part comedy of errors, and part step-by-step guide for anyone new to AdMon.Key insights:App-ads.txt basics:Required by IAB for fraud prevention.Must be hosted on the developer’s listed website (App Store/Google Play).Each network (Google, AppLovin, IronSource, Unity, Meta, Mintegral, etc.) requires unique entries.Some networks (like IronSource) force you to request Publisher ID via support, making setup painful.Mediation setup (MAX):One network is never enough — competition = higher eCPM.Best practice: integrate multiple (Google AdMob, AppLovin, IronSource, Unity Ads, Meta Audience Network).Connect networks directly in MAX for payout reconciliation & fraud safety.Network quirks:Google AdMob: straightforward, rewarded bidding setup.AppLovin: entries visible in account dashboard.IronSource: must email for Publisher ID.Unity & Mintegral: dashboard accessible.Meta/Facebook: painful; rewarded ads disabled for non-games, only interstitial/rewarded interstitial available.Best practices shared by Felix:Always keep app-ads.txt updated with every network.Cross-check revenue between MAX vs. direct networks.Expect a lot of clicking, logins, and waiting, but setup today saves revenue disputes later.Live Learnings:Matej’s developer website missing → crawlers failed.Felix guided step-by-step through creating ad units, adding IDs, and verifying setups.By the end, Matej had MAX + multiple networks integrated, app-ads.txt updated, and was ready to monetize his app.Takeaway: AdMon setup is annoying, but essential. Do it properly once, and it will pay you back forever.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction to App Development and Advertising03:51 Understanding AdMob and App Ads TXT06:22 Navigating Ad Networks and Their Requirements08:52 Setting Up Ad Units and Bidding Strategies11:36 Integrating Multiple Ad Networks14:25 Finalizing App Setup and Future Steps---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai