Outbrain provides a web-based platform for affiliates and media buyers to distribute content-based advertisements across a vast network of premium publisher sites. It facilitates the acquisition of high-quality native traffic by enabling users to set up, manage, and optimize campaigns directly within a browser interface, targeting specific audiences for various affiliate offers and lead generation initiatives.
Outbrain Website Full Guide (2026)
High-quality content recommendation network.
Updated May 26, 2026

Introduction
Key Features
Core Capabilities
Campaign Creation Panel
Audience Targeting Controls (geo, device, interest)
Creative Upload Interface (headlines, images, videos)
Bid Strategy Configuration (CPC, oCPC options)
Budget Management Dashboard
Additional Details
Performance Reporting Dashboard
A/B Testing Module for creatives and landing page
Pixel Tracking and Postback URL Integration
Publisher Exclusion List Management
Automated Rules Engine for bid adjustment
Use Cases
Custom Tracking & Reporting Integration
Affiliate developers leverage API to pull granular campaign performance data into proprietary dashboards or integrate custom conversion pixels for advanced event tracking beyond standard postbacks, ensuring precise attribution and data synchronization with internal system
How to Use Outbrain
Access Campaign Manager
Log into the dashboard via your web browser. Navigate to the 'Campaigns' section from the main menu to begin creating a new native ad campaign or manage existing one
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