Tools:
- Adplexity (use coupon code: EARLYBIRD for STM discount)
- Some kind of VPN (Hidemyass, geoedge, etc.)
- Some kind of mobile emulator
How do we use a VPN & Mobile Emulator to spy on mobile banners/LPs?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
If you have run some campaigns already, check the reports and see if the websites that sent you clicks are included rather than Site ID's. If the websites are included, you can get on the VPN, fire up the mobile emulator and paste in the various websites to see what banners come up. Click on the banners and see what LP's come up. Rinse and repeat and you will will be spying/getting ideas. Also, if you see stuff you want to use, take screenshots along the way and save for later.
Adplexity is enough for mainstream utilities/app stuff.
For adult, I just use purevpn and user agent switcher on chrome, go to the top 10 tube sites and go crazy.
@bigherb,
Thanks a lot man that's super helpful. What about spying on mobile apps though? Would you have to just download a bunch of apps on your phone and get a mobile VPN?
Some traffic sources pass a referrer you can visit which redirects to a campaign on each visit. Such as a source.com/ad.php?Id=1234 - worth looking for