How to Handle 'Pop-up' blockers on Verification Engines

Most professional browsers (and our headless engine) include a "Native" pop-up blocker. In a standard user session, this is a feature. But in ad verification, it can be a "Bug." If your campaign includes a Pop-up or Pop-under unit, your own verification engine might be "Blocking" its own proof.

Here is how to handle the "Blocker vs. Ad" conflict.

1. Whitelisting for Captures

A "Dumb" tool just turns the blocker on or off. AdShot Pro's Solution: Our engine allows for Dynamic Configuration. You can tell the system, "For this specific batch of URLs, allow pop-ups." This ensures we see the ad while maintaining site stability for the capture.

2. Detecting "Silent" Blocks

Native blockers often block pop-ups "Silently." You think the ad didn't run, but actually, the browser just stopped it. AdShot Pro's Solution: Our internal logs monitor window.open calls. If a script tried to open a window but was blocked by the browser, we flag it. This allows you to differentiate between a "Publisher Error" and a "Browser Setting" issue.

3. Verifying the "Click-to-Trigger" Pop-up

Many modern pop-ups only fire after a user clicks on the page. AdShot Pro's Solution: We simulate the "Interaction" needed to trigger the ad, ensuring we are documenting the full experience that a real user would see during their visit.

Summary

Don't let your own tools blind you to your success. Use a verification engine with the technical flexibility to handle pop-ups, blockers, and interactions with 100% accuracy.

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