Yield Optimization is the process of maximizing a publisher’s total advertising revenue by managing how inventory is sold, priced, and prioritized across different demand sources. It combines data analysis, automation, and pricing strategy to ensure each impression generates the highest possible value.

In programmatic advertising, yield optimization platforms analyze factors such as floor prices, fill rate, historical eCPM, viewability, and user engagement. These insights guide how ad requests are routed between SSPs, networks, and direct deals. For example, an SSP might automatically raise the floor price for high-performing placements during peak demand periods to increase overall yield.

Effective yield optimization balances revenue goals with user experience. Publishers can use tools like header bidding, dynamic floor pricing, and unified auctions to create healthy competition among buyers, boost CPMs, and maintain transparent, data-driven monetization strategies.