Spotlight Bar: Full Guide to the New High-CTR Ad Format
Clickaine has introduced a new advertising format — Spotlight Bar, designed to deliver maximum visibility while maintaining a clean and non-intrusive user experience.
This format is ideal for advertisers who want consistent on-screen presence and strong engagement without disrupting user behavior.
What is Spotlight Bar?
Spotlight Bar is a sticky ad format that appears at the top or bottom of a webpage and remains visible while users scroll.
Key characteristics:
- fixed position on screen
- continuous visibility
- non-intrusive placement
For advertisers
A persistent ad placement that increases exposure and boosts CTR through continuous on-screen presence.
For publishers
A stable monetization solution that integrates seamlessly into the user experience.
Why Spotlight Bar performs
1. Continuous visibility
The ad stays on screen at all times, increasing the chances of interaction.
2. High engagement
Users see the message multiple times during one session, which improves CTR.
3. Clean user experience
The format does not interrupt browsing, making it suitable even for high-quality traffic sources.
4. Flexible creatives
Supports simple and effective creatives with strong call-to-action elements.
Traffic & Pricing Model
Spotlight Bar works on a:
CPC (Cost Per Click) model
This allows advertisers to:
- control costs
- scale campaigns efficiently
- optimize based on performance
Traffic Estimator
Clickaine provides a built-in traffic estimation tool that helps advertisers evaluate campaign potential before launch.

Current available traffic:
Expected volume: 77,915,287 impressions per day
The estimator allows you to:
- preview available traffic volume
- understand reach potential
- adjust targeting and bids before launching
Important:
- numbers are advisory
- based on historical and current data
- may include a margin of error
The forecast updates automatically when you:
- change targeting settings
- adjust your bid
This helps you find the optimal balance between reach and cost before spending budget.
Targeting Options
Clickaine provides flexible and granular targeting settings:
This level of control allows precise audience targeting and campaign optimization.
Optimization & Bidding Tools
| Targeting Type | Options Available |
| GEO | Country, Region, City |
| Device | Device type, OS |
| Connection | Wi-Fi, Mobile carriers, VPN |
| Language | User language |
| Browser | Browser type and version |
| Time | Time of day scheduling |
| Site Category | Traffic segmentation by vertical |
Smart Bidding
Automatically adjusts bids to improve performance and efficiency.
Custom Bids
Allows manual bid adjustments for better traffic control and scaling.
Optimizer
An automated system that:
- filters underperforming sources
- improves traffic quality
- enhances ROI
Capping & Limits
Clickaine provides full control over ad delivery:
- frequency capping (per hour / per user)
- impressions limits
- daily & total budget settings
This helps:
- avoid overexposure
- manage spend
- optimize performance
Creatives Setup
All creatives can be added in the Ads section. You can:
- select Spotlight Bar format
- choose a template
- add title and description
- upload creatives
- insert destination URL
A preview feature allows you to check how your ad will look before launching.

Tracking with Macros
Clickaine supports dynamic URL parameters (macros) for advanced tracking.

Available parameters include:
- campaign ID
- creative ID
- device
- country
- OS
- browser
- cost
Example:
http://example.com?cost={cost}&creativeId={creativeId}&siteId={siteId}
This enables:
- detailed performance tracking
- traffic segmentation
- better campaign optimization
How to Launch a Campaign
- Create a campaign
- Select Spotlight Bar format
- Choose CPC model
- Configure targeting
- Set bid or enable Smart Bidding
- Define budget and capping
- Upload creatives
- Add tracking macros
- Launch
Spotlight Bar is a powerful format that combines:
- constant visibility
- strong engagement
- flexible targeting
- advanced optimization tools
It is especially effective for:
- performance campaigns
- lead generation
- brand awareness
- high-CTR strategies
If used correctly, Spotlight Bar can become one of the most efficient formats in your advertising mix.