To maximize your blog's revenue, your highest-paying **AdSense units** (usually sidebar units) must be visible for as long as possible. When a user scrolls down a long article, the sidebar usually disappears—taking your potential revenue with it.

The solution is a **Fixed or Sticky Sidebar Widget**. This simple CSS and JavaScript combination ensures your most valuable content (or ads) remains anchored on the screen as the reader scrolls, leading to significantly higher Click-Through Rates (CTR) and maximizing AdSense revenue.

Demonstration of Fixed/Sticky Sidebar Widget in Action

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The Anatomy of a Sticky Widget

You need three main components: 1) Identify the sidebar element, 2) Apply fixed positioning (CSS), and 3) Control the behavior (JS) to prevent overlapping the footer on scroll.

CSS Code (The Positioning)

Add this CSS to your theme's custom CSS section. Replace `YOUR_WIDGET_ID` with the actual ID of your sidebar widget element (e.g., `#HTML1`).


/* Make the sidebar sticky */
#YOUR_WIDGET_ID {
    position: sticky;
    top: 20px; /* Distance from the top of the viewport */
}
/* Ensure smooth transition and proper stacking */
.sidebar-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

JavaScript Implementation (Prevent Footer Overlap)

The `position: sticky` CSS is modern, but to ensure the widget unsticks before the footer (a better user experience), use this small JS snippet. Paste this before the `</body>` tag in your Theme HTML.

Replace `'.footer-area'` with your blog's actual footer CSS selector.


<script>
// Simple Sticky Widget Footer Blocker
window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {
    var stickyElement = document.getElementById('YOUR_WIDGET_ID');
    var footer = document.querySelector('.footer-area'); 
    
    if (!stickyElement || !footer) return;

    var stickyRect = stickyElement.getBoundingClientRect();
    var footerRect = footer.getBoundingClientRect();
    
    if (stickyRect.bottom >= footerRect.top) {
        stickyElement.style.position = 'absolute';
        // Add padding or adjust top value if needed
    } else {
        stickyElement.style.position = 'sticky';
    }
});
</script>

Conclusion

Implementing a fixed sidebar is a powerful, low-effort modification that directly impacts your bottom line. By keeping your high-value AdSense units constantly in view, you provide continuous monetization opportunities without irritating your readers. Maximize your viewability and watch your CTR climb!

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