Ready to get your Paved ad network placement live in your ConvertKit newsletter? In this post, we’re going to share with you the step-by-step instructions to get you there.
Before you start
First, make sure you know how to set up the ad network. Read the Getting Started guide.
Next, navigate to the "Code" step of the setup wizard:
How to set up targeted ads in your newsletter template
So that your placement can be easily included in future newsletters, we recommend that you put ad placement HTML in your email template rather than in a one-off email.
Insert the ad's CSS Code in the header
Select ConvertKit from the list of ESPs and Paved will automatically insert the appropriate merge tags in the code. From there, you'll paste the codes into your ConvertKit template.
In your Paved account, copy the provided CSS Code for your ad placement.
In a new tab, open your ConvertKit account.
Click the template you'd like to modify from your account's Email Templates page.
Near your template header, add a new content block and choose the + icon to add an HTML Block.
Click Edit to paste your Paved CSS Code into the new block and click Save.
Insert the ad placement HTML Code
Next, it's time to paste your Paved HTML code into the template.
Scroll to the location in your template where you’d like the ad unit to appear.
Click the plus icon to add a new HTML block.
Click Edit to paste your Paved HTML Code into the new block and click Save.
A preview of your ad placement should appear:
Click to Save your template.
⚠️Troubleshoot the 103 Error in ConvertKit⚠️
Update: As of June 2024, some ConvertKit customers are experiencing a template bug that leads to a 103 error page. We are working with them to resolve the issue.
If you experience a103 error after inserting your Paved HTML Code, try this workaround:
Copy your HTML Code from Paved.
Paste it to a new HTML block.
Before you save, remove the following code from any line where it's included in the HTML:
&campaign_id={{ 'now' | date: \"%X\
Test your ad placement
Click on ‘Broadcasts’ under the main navigation menu.
Then click ‘New Broadcast’ on the right-hand side.
Fill in the necessary information about your recipients, and click ‘Next’.
On the following screen, select the template from the drop-down menu on the right side of the screen.
Once ready, click ‘Save’ on the bottom right-hand side of the screen
To send your test click on ‘Email’ under the ‘Preview’ section.
Put your email address in the provided space and click ‘Send Preview’.
Be sure to review the test copy of the email sent to your inbox to ensure the formatting and ad placement look correct.
If you ever need to remove code from a send, simply delete the main ad placement code. It's not necessary to remove the header code.
Next steps
Whenever you're ready, head back to your Paved account to finish the ad's setup process. Learn more in Ad Network: Getting Started.