How to Handle Sticky Header Ads for Clean Captures

Along with "Sticky Footers," the "Sticky Header" (or "Ad Leaderboard") is a favorite for premium publishers. It stays at the very top of the browser window even as the user scrolls down, ensuring that "Prime Real Estate" is always occupied by an ad.

However, capturing these for an audit report requires a specific technical setup.

The Problem: The "Overlay" Effect

When you take a "Full Page" screenshot of a site with a sticky header, the header usually repeats or "ghosts" through the image, or it might cover up important editorial content in the middle of your capture.

Why Sticky Headers are Premium

• Immediate Impact: It's the first thing a user sees.
• Persistent Visibility: It never leaves the viewport.
• High Recall: Users are more likely to remember a brand that stays anchored at the top.

AdShot Pro's "Anchor-Aware" Logic

Our capture engine is designed to understand "Fixed" and "Sticky" CSS positions.

1. Intelligent Z-Index Management

We ensure that the sticky header is captured in its correct "Layer." It won't blend into the content behind it, and it won't be obscured by our own injection layer.

2. "First View" Precision

For many clients, the most important proof is the "Above the Fold" view. We can trigger a specific capture that targets the raw, un-scrolled state of the page, where the sticky header is most effective.

3. Multi-Point Snapshots

If you need to prove the header is truly "Sticky," our system can take two captures—one at the top and one halfway down the page—proving the ad remains anchored and visible throughout the user journey.

Summary

Sticky ads are meant to stand out, not stand in the way of your verification. Trust a tool that understands modern web layouts and delivers clean, professional proof every time.

Dealing with sticky placements? Get clean captures with AdShot Pro.