WeatherApp iOS Application with ADMOB

Introduction

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on how to integrate AdMob into your WeatherApp iOS application. AdMob is a popular mobile advertising platform that allows you to monetize your app by displaying ads to your users. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up AdMob in your WeatherApp iOS application.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

1. A WeatherApp iOS application created using Xcode.
2. A Google AdMob account.
3. Xcode 11 or later.
4. iOS 13 or later.

Step 1: Create a Google AdMob Account

If you don't already have a Google AdMob account, create one by following these steps:

1. Go to the AdMob website (https://admob.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on "Create account" and follow the prompts to create a new account.
3. Fill out the required information, including your name, email address, and password.
4. Verify your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your email address.

Step 2: Create a New Ad Unit

Once you have created your AdMob account, create a new ad unit by following these steps:

1. Log in to your AdMob account and click on the "Apps" tab.
2. Select the app you want to add ads to and click on the "Create ad unit" button.
3. Choose the ad format you want to use (e.g. banner, interstitial, rewarded video).
4. Fill out the required information, including the ad unit name and ad format.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create the ad unit.

Step 3: Add AdMob to Your WeatherApp iOS Application

Now that you have created your AdMob account and ad unit, it's time to add AdMob to your WeatherApp iOS application. Follow these steps:

1. Open your WeatherApp iOS application in Xcode.
2. Go to the "Capabilities" tab and toggle on "AdMob".
3. In the "AdMob" section, enter your AdMob app ID and ad unit ID.
4. Click on the "Done" button to save your changes.

Step 4: Add the AdMob SDK to Your WeatherApp iOS Application

Next, you need to add the AdMob SDK to your WeatherApp iOS application. Follow these steps:

1. Open your WeatherApp iOS application in Xcode.
2. Go to the "File" menu and select "Add Files to...".
3. Select the AdMob SDK from the "SDKs" folder in the Xcode project navigator.
4. Click on the "Add" button to add the AdMob SDK to your project.

Step 5: Implement AdMob in Your WeatherApp iOS Application

Now that you have added the AdMob SDK to your WeatherApp iOS application, it's time to implement AdMob in your app. Follow these steps:

1. Open the "ViewController.swift" file in your WeatherApp iOS application.
2. Import the AdMob SDK by adding the following line of code at the top of the file:

   import Google-Mobile-Ads-Mediation

3. Create a new instance of the GADBannerView class and add it to your view hierarchy:

   let bannerView = GADBannerView(adSize: kGADAdSizeBanner)
   bannerView.adUnitID = "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID"
   bannerView.rootViewController = self
   self.view.addSubview(bannerView)

4. Create a new instance of the GADInterstitialAd class and load an interstitial ad:

   let interstitialAd = GADInterstitialAd(adUnitID: "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID")
   interstitialAd.load { [weak self] ad, error in
   if let error = error {
       print("Error loading interstitial ad: (error)")
   } else {
       self?.presentInterstitialAd(ad)
   }
   }

5. Present the interstitial ad when the user interacts with your app:

   func presentInterstitialAd(_ ad: GADInterstitialAd) {
   ad.present(from: self, animated: true) {
       print("Interstitial ad presented")
   }
   }

   Step 6: Test Your AdMob Integration

Now that you have implemented AdMob in your WeatherApp iOS application, it's time to test your integration. Follow these steps:

1. Run your WeatherApp iOS application on a physical device or simulator.
2. Verify that the ad is displayed correctly and that the ad unit ID is correct.
3. Test the interstitial ad by interacting with your app and verifying that the ad is presented correctly.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully integrated AdMob into your WeatherApp iOS application. Remember to replace "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" with your actual ad unit ID in your code. With this integration, you can monetize your app and earn revenue from displaying ads to your users.