So, you want to create a Social Dynamic ad set and set up dynamic rules and conditions. For this, you need to upload a dynamic content feed to our platform. In this section of the Beginner’s Guide, we will cover all basics of adding a feed, and why you need to connect it before you start using dynamic elements in your ads.
Supported dynamic networks for Social Dynamic Ads
Connecting elements to the dynamic feed is enabled by a so-called “supported dynamic network”. At this moment for Social Dynamic Ads the supported networks are Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat.
Before starting, make sure you have a business account for the network you will build your DPAs for:
Facebook business account and a Facebook pixel.
Adding a dynamic feed of choice.
Now that your feed settings are up, it’s time to add a dynamic feed of your choice to Bannerwise. For this, you have to follow a few steps. For this, you have to go back to the “Hub” and click on “Configurations” in the top right corner. Click then on "Feeds".
Click on "Add Feed".
From the dropdown menu, choose the network you need. In this case, we are selecting "Facebook" and clicking on "Continue".
In the following screen, fill in the required information:
Give a name to your Facebook DPA.
Choose the Business Type:
Products
Hotels
Real estate
Flights
Destinations
Automotive
Choose a currency formatting.
Add your feed source URL.
If you want your Facebook DPA to be updated, set up a schedule by choosing a frequency, time and timezone.
Click on "Add feed"
Now, you have to start mapping your feed in Bannerwise. If you want to learn how this is done, continue reading.
To start with, click on "Map feed" on the following screen:
Mapping your feed in Bannerwise
To make your life easier while working with dynamic elements in Bannerwise, you have to map each feed attribute (i.e. column name) in your feed. Mapping your feed is the next step after adding or uploading your feed and is required to complete the add feed process.
By mapping your feed, you are connecting your feed attributes to the correct element types in Bannerwise. Each reference has to be labeled as an element type or marked as ‘Do not import’.
There are five element types: image, text, logo, button, and click area. Here’s an example: When you map the feed attribute ‘name’ as a text element, you will use Bannerwise text elements for this feed attribute.
Simply select an element or "Do not import" for each attribute in your feed and click on "Done" when you're finished.
💡 Good to know: When mapping your feed, please keep these rules in mind:
Mapping your elements as an image means that it will display the source of the image set in your feed.
Mapping your elements as a text or button will display it as text.
Click areas are used to make your ad clickable. Always map your destination URL as a click area.
Mapping an element incorrectly will require you to remap your feed. Check out the troubleshooting section of this guide for more information.
Elements that are not used for a visual representation like ids or reporting labels do not need to be mapped.
Discover more
When you’ve added your feed to Bannerwise, it’s time to use your feed and build your first dynamic ad set. To learn more about this, read the next section of our Beginner’s Guide: Creating your first Social Dynamic Ads.