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Reaching developers as a marketer can be hard. I come back to Carbon Ads because I know I'll reach developers in their native digital communities, and that reach will help create more authentic connections to our target audience. Then we can translate those authentic connections to campaign motions to help meet our team's go-to-market goals.
Shane RiceDirector of Demand Generation @ Smartbear
I have deployed Carbon Ads across my previous 3 roles as Head of Growth in developer-facing companies because it reliably isolates high-intent technical audiences without bleeding budget on unqualified impressions. The platform drives immediate, measurable traffic and bypasses the inflated costs of generic ad networks. It is a highly capital-efficient tool for capturing a relevant audience directly into our funnel.
Jamie PridemoreHead of Growth @ Multiverse Computing
FullStory isn't just used by the design community—we're a part of the design community. Through Carbon, we're able to work with awesome publishers that help us show that to audiences and earn their respect.
Jordan Woodsformer Product Marketer @ FullStory
Carbon's native advertising campaigns are all about respect—for the user, the publisher, and the advertiser. This attitude has helped build HelloSign's status in developer communities while delivering results.
Jackie Davisformer Director of Marketing, Campaigns and Operations @ HelloSign
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getbootstrap.com
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Frontend & Frameworks148 sites
Developer Tools & Infra119 sites
Design & Creative49 sites
AI & Emerging36 sites
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CircleCI uses targeted native ads on developer-focused sites like Scotch.io and Think & Build to reach enterprise software teams. This strategy lowered cost-per-lead by 65% while improving lead quality.

65% decrease in cost-per-lead

Rollbar reached their developer target audience by placing native ads on high-quality sites like Coding Horror and Sitepoint, avoiding the pitfalls of traditional display ads.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical buy look like?
Successful first-time advertisers typically start with a $5,000–$10,000 monthly investment over a 60–90 day period. If your brand is new to the market or in an emerging category, smaller tests often don’t yield meaningful results. We recommend reaching a statistically relevant impression threshold across our audience for the best performance.
Can I select sites I want to target from the network?
Yes, but we generally don’t recommend it. For some of our largest publishers, direct site targeting is available, but the true power of our network lies in reaching emerging sites. While these sites may be smaller individually, they drive strong performance when targeted collectively.
Is there a self-serve option?
No, we do not currently offer self-serve buying. Our approach involves working closely with advertisers to align on goals and strategy. However, once a campaign is live, you have the ability to manage and optimize it on your own.
What kind of messaging or offers resonate?
Our technical audience values transparency and authenticity. Full-featured self-serve demos tend to perform best. Webinars and whitepapers also resonate, particularly when they provide genuine value rather than serving as sales pitches.
What targeting opportunities do you offer?
By default, we exclude our 10 largest non-English-speaking countries to optimize audience relevance. However, we offer additional targeting options, including country-level refinements, operating system (OS), and browser-based targeting when appropriate.
Do you offer a dashboard to see performance?
Yes. Once your campaign is live, you’ll have access to a real-time dashboard to monitor performance, view key metrics, and update creatives as needed.