Why Design Is More Than Just Looks Many publishers see design as purely aesthetic. But in digital publishing, design is economics. How your site looks, feels, and behaves directly impacts user retention, engagement, and most importantly—your ad revenue. Good design isn't just clean layouts and nice colors. It's about guiding users, reducing friction, and encouraging meaningful interactions. That’s exactly what advertisers want—and they reward it with higher CPMs. User Experience Is a Hidden Revenue Lever CPM doesn't exist in a vacuum. Advertisers evaluate your inventory based on how real people behave on your site. If your users scroll slowly, click deeply, and spend time on each page, your inventory becomes more valuable. On the other hand, poor UX—cluttered interfaces, endless popups, or slow loading—drives users away and drags down your CPM over time. What Advertisers Love Fast-loading pages High viewability rates Engaged, returning audiences S...
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