Richard Foley

Hi Richard,

Do they provide you with an invocation code, and you'd want to do click tracking ?
 
Cheers, Ian

My Revive installation stopped counting stats all of a sudden the other day. The reason was quite simple, one of the Mysql tables (<prefix>_data_intermediate_ad) was broken (and the var/debug.log grows quite fast).
Here's how to fix, in case someone else runs into the same issue:
mysqlcheck -uroot -p <revive_database> --repair 

I think you just hit the limits of a single box if i'm honest :)
Easiest thing to get some breath is most likely running MySQL on another server (should be on the same network though, else you get too much issues with latencies)

It would be great to have http://mobiledetect.net/ integrated with Revive-Adserver.
I have to hand-code a very basic way to show narrower banners in mobile than in desktop. I reckon that the huge majority of Revive users would be happy to see such feature. Even as a paid plugin.
We could have several banner sizes per zone to cater for all screen sizes, Retina for iOS, etc.
Thank you!

SOLVED!
Upgraded to 3.2.2 tonight and ads appear as they should.  I did not need to use subdomains nor mapping.
Thank you for your help, renta.  Perhaps your fixes will help others with similar needs.
<happy_camper>me</happy_camper>

And indeed, Revive Adserver 3.2.0 has now been released, which includes native asynchronous tag support.

Hi, 
Yes, you can. Simply specify width and height value as '*' in zone creation/edit page. From this, you can link multiple various dimension ads together.
 
 

Hi Richard,
Gosh, I do live in a sheltered world! That's interesting to hear about this problem.
Back when I was developing what's now Revive Adserver through working for an agency, the rules were as simple as - either meet the IAB size standards, or your ad's not going to be run. End of discussion.
But I guess if you're not a large company, you may not always have that choice.
Maybe consider a premium rate for "special" sizes?

In relation to recent posts with regard to available plugins for Revive Adserver. Please note the use of the word "PLUGIN"! A real plugin will use Revive's plugin process and will *never* request you to update files manually, and *never* copy over existing core Revive files, and *never* in any way mess with the Revive installation, except using the standard INSTALL and UPDATE procedures or the existing plugin process.
As far as I'm aware, there are only two (2) sites where true plugins for Revive are available. One is Matteo and Erik's at http://www.adserverplugins.com/ and the other is (full disclosure) my own at: http://plugins.rfi.net 
Please feel free to add further fully conformant plugin sites, if you know of any, in replies to this forum topic.

I see that AdBlock have just announced:
https://adblockplus.org/acceptable-ads

Revive Adserver v3.2.2 is now available. This release fixes a number of medium security issues, which were recently discovered and reported to the Revive Adserver Project team, some via direct community feedback, but mostly via the Revive Adserver HackerOne project (which is the reason for the relatively large number of security issues resolved in this […][url={url}]View the full article[/url]

Some of the build in Revive Adserver tag types also support a refresh feature, where a new banner can be loaded up every X seconds.
See: http://documentation.revive-adserver.com/display/DOCS/Tag+settings

This issue occur because of “openXInvocationTags” plugin not installed properly. Kindly install this plugin so that it will show the invocation details as well.
Get the plugin in the below path “Adserver/etc/plugins”.

Hi I've sent you links to a default WordPress install with a text widget and an HTML page.
 
HTML works.
WordPress no display.
 
Thanks for you help.

Believe me, we truly appreciate the Revive Adserver because it offers a very elegant and efficient option without getting caught up in a very restrictive and costly ecosystem controlled by Google, Microsoft and a few other giants.  We have been using OpenX and Revive now for over a decade.
I also understand the constraints under which the Revive team works, and I have tried to support it by buying plugins created by team members.
But several times a year we face situations when it would be nice to have more seasoned experts willing to provide prompt solutions or at least point us in the right direction so we don't have to devote so much time to trying to find solutions on our own.  I am currently facing one of those situations.  I was not able to get any help on this forum, so am now turning to others for help.
I like the Admin's suggestion of some kind of paid subscription-based premium service that would assure prompt, reliable support from a knowledeable team.  I for one would support it, as long as the cost is reasonable.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for wanting to take part in the Revive Adserver community, and to try to make things better!
I really appreciate what you're trying to do, and I also appreciate that you recognise how Revive Adserver is currently "run" - that is, it's an open source project, and the time that any of the "core" team members puts in is entirely voluntary, and done purely because we enjoy the time we do put in.
However, my suggestion would be that if you do want to help make the Revive Adserver community a stronger, better place, then fragmenting the number of places where people can go to get help is not the way forward. My personal view is that, if you (or anyone else) has the time and the inclination to help the rest of the community out, then please do so here on these forums. Creating a new Facebook site, and having multiple places where people can ask questions (and search for old questions and answers) is not, in my view, going to help make it easier for people to get help.
Of course, Revive Adserver is open source - and accordingly, I will always do my best to be open to new ideas or ways of doing things. So, if you think it really is better, then go for it - and if the community loves it as well, then great! 
I just wanted to put my thoughts in, and encourage people to keep the discussions about Revive Adserver here on the forums.
Thanks! 
Hi MrWigly,
I hear you. 
In all honesty, there's rarely a day that goes by when I don't think to myself that I wish I was spending more time working on the Revive Adserver project - in terms of spending more time coding, more time writing documentation for the product, and spending more time on the forums helping people get the most from the software.
You say that "You've not made this product and put all this time into development just for the love of it. Somewhere along the line the devlopers benefit as much as the customer using the product.". Well, that partially true.
I spent 5 years working at OpenX, being paid to lead the team that helped make the product that's now Revive Adserver. So, there's was definitely something financially in it for me back then. However, now, I *am* doing it just for the love of it. I had an opportunity to take over the management of the product from OpenX, and with the other "core" members of the team, at least mean that *something* could happen with the product. And I'm proud of what we've managed to achieve (compared with the nothing that was happening before). You can read more about this at: http://www.revive-adserver.com/blog/revive-adserver-one-year-on/
Having said all that - I do wish that I did more. It's hard though - I have a full time job (development manager for multiple development teams in a trans-atlantic firm), two young children, etc. Finding time to work on Revive Adserver is not always easy...
Perhaps the idea of "premium accounts" is something that we should consider, though. As I said in my previous post on this topic, this is an open source project, and I am willing to think and talk about new ideas that might make the product and the community better.
I wonder, what would people think about the idea of subscribing to Revive Adserver somehow, or funding a kickstarter project, or something, that could provide a revenue stream? Is there perhaps enough interest out there in this product that, with enough people contributing relatively modest amounts, there would be a way that myself and/or other members of the community could give up some of our other responsibilities (i.e. jobs) to work on the project part time, or maybe even full time?
Perhaps that's worth considering - especially if there are enough community members who find that Revive Adserver is helping them to make their living, but they would like to see the software become better, and would be willing to help fund that process?
A thought for your day :-)
Andrew 

Following up on an article about the quick adoption of Revive Adserver v3.2.0, I had a look at the current situation. From the numbers for July 31, 2015, it turns out that almost half of all Revive Adserver installations runs a recent version of the software, v3.0.6 or above.
Version 3.2.x
Seeing over 2,000 instance running v3.2.x, and over 1,300 of those on the most recent v3.2.1 is very rewarding. These users take full advantage of the newest functionality, which includes the asynchronous javavcript tags introduced in v3.2.0 (and a small fix for Flash ads via async tags in v3.2.1).
Version 3.1.0
A little over 1,700 of you are still running on version 3.1.0. That version is perfectly stable, and if you don’t have a need for asynchronous tags, it is understandable that upgrading is postponed. Since the previous blog post, some 15% of v3.1.0 user have upgraded to v3.2.0 or v3.2.1. These newer versions do have many enhancements and bug fixes, so I would suggest that upgrading is something to be considered.
Recommendation to upgrade for users of all older versions
Version 3.0.6 is a small security fix relative to v3.0.5, so it might even be that part of those v3.0.5 installation have that patch applied, even though the application will still report in as v3.0.5.
Anyone still running Revive Adserver software older than v3.0.5 is exposed to several known security vulnerabilities, all of which have been fixed a long time ago. I would like to urge anyone still using one of those older versions to upgrade to the most recent version available. Just download the newest version and then follow the upgrade instructions. Like with any other software product, running the latest stable version is the safest option.


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The forum software has been upgraded. There's still some work to do on the graphics side, but I would expect that everything else is in working condition...

Sadly this place is full of more people asking for help than able or willing to give. That's about the only time people come here apart from the odd regulars.
 
And as for the old "it's a free product so you can't expect support" and "the devlopers are busy and have lives" stuff - I've seen those responses churned out over and over across the years of dealing with free softwares.
What you've got to remember is many products these days are going down the free base program route and then offering paid extras. By that logic, they'd only ever be supporting the paid purchases while the base program gets neglected. Free is nothing more than a sales pitch in todays world. Get people interested by dangling a free carrott and then sell to them once they're in.
 
I see it this way.
You've not made this product and put all this time into development just for the love of it. Somewhere along the line the devlopers benefit as much as the customer using the product.
 
Not engaging with your customers frequently enough leads to major losses of custom and stops the conversion of a non-paying customer into a paying one dead in it's tracks.
For instance, if there were premium options for adserver, I doubt I'd upgrade when the very base free version has such low level support.

Lots of people like free because it means they can try something, set it up and get familiar and if they like it, they'll start paying for extras, premium accounts, more features etc.
Not so much when the support network is a ghost town.
 
Sorry but if it were me, I'd make sure I'd got a few people that knew my product regularly manning the support / forums one way or another.
 
Then again, I'm in marketing mode so I see everyone with a potential $$$ over their heads and anything you can do to keep them interested and tempted into spending, DO IT!

Kindly delete the Revive Adserver cache files in var/cache path. This might resolve this issue.

Sorry to bump, ..but are there really no Revive orientated freelancers who would be prepared to look at an install ..paid of course.

You can provide admin- and self-signup, with registration fee support for advertisers and publishers, using these plugins. Please note that these are a work-in-progress and features are expanding all the time. Early screenshots here.
 
Full disclosure: I'm the author/developer.

By default all of impression, clicks and conversion stats are saved in separate table. Once the maintenance running means, all the data’s are moved over this table(data_summary_ad_hourly).
 
Here is the details:
date_time – Time of event happen
ad_id – Banner Id
creative_id - Banner Id
zone_id – event handled zone id
requests – request
impressions – impression for current event(Banner Id)   
clicks - clicks for current event(Banner Id)
conversions - conversions for current event(Banner Id)  
total_revenue – total revenue for events happening
updated – Maintenance updated time

Hi Mark,
 
What do you mean by "dynamic" ad serving in emails?
 
Can Revive Adserver display ads in emails? Yes, there's a zone type specifically designed for putting banners into emails.
 
Or do you mean something different? 

We've compiled and published a page of instructions and tips for using Google AdSense tags in Revive Adserver.
 
Please see Using Google AdSense with Revive Adserver on the main website.