How to Use AdShot Pro with Excel for Seamless Reporting

In the world of AdOps, Excel isn't just a spreadsheet tool—it's the central hub for tracking, billing, and reconciliation. While we provide a beautiful web dashboard, we know that many of our power users still live in .xlsx files.

Here is how you can combine the power of AdShot Pro with the flexibility of Excel.

1. The Structured CSV Export

Every batch run in AdShot Pro generates a structured CSV file. This isn't just a list of links; it’s a data-enriched file that includes:

• Placement URL: Where the ad was found.
• Timestamp: Exactly when the capture happened.
• Status: Success, Failed, or Redirected.
• Screenshot URL: A direct link to the high-resolution image hosted on our secure CDN.

2. Dynamic Image Embedding

Did you know you can display our screenshots directly inside your Excel rows? By using Excel's IMAGE function, you can create a visual report where the client can see the ad without even leaving the spreadsheet.

Example formula: =IMAGE(A2) (where A2 is the cell containing the AdShot Pro screenshot link).

3. Pivot Tables for Large Campaigns

If you're managing a campaign across 1,000+ URLs, you need to aggregate your findings.

• Use Pivot Tables to quickly see how many ads were captured successfully per publisher.
• Use Conditional Formatting to highlight "Failed" placements in red, making it easy for your account managers to request credits from the network.

4. Faster Client Delivery

Instead of sending a messy ZIP folder, send a clean, branded Excel file. It’s smaller, more search-friendly, and demonstrates a professional level of data management that clients value.

Summary

By treating AdShot Pro as a data provider for your Excel workflows, you get the best of both worlds: automated execution and familiar, powerful reporting. And if you need something more visual for client meetings, check out our PowerPoint Slide Exports feature.

Excel power user? See how our exports can save you hours this week.