In the process of developing an ad network, I am faced with the task of integrating third-party websites to include my JavaScript and replace specific divs with my content.
Choosing which content to serve dynamically into these divs necessitates a cross-site call. From what I understand, common methods to accomplish this are JSONP and iFrame. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? Specifically, I am curious about:
- Compatibility with different browsers
- Performance for end users
- Tracking ad performance
- Protection against manipulation by third-party sites (such as fraudulent clicks)
- The technology used by established ad networks
If there are alternative technologies that could be considered, I would like to explore those options as well.
UPDATE: Upon conducting further research, it appears that another possibility is utilizing an image tag that triggers a 302 redirect to enable the server to select an image dynamically.