Making Money With Google Adsense
Every day, tens of thousands of web sites are earning money through Adsense ads. Google’s Adsense allows you to display ads on your web site and earn money each time someone clicks on one of the ads being displayed. These ads can be text only, image only or both. Website owners can choose which types of ads they would like displayed. Using Adsense on my own sites, I’ve learned quite a bit about which techniques can be used to enhance Adsense earnings.
How much you earn with Google Adsense depends on a variety of things including the types and placements of the ads you show as well as the competitiveness of the ads. In a market or niche where there is little supply but high demand, ads generate more money for both Google and the publishers displaying Google Adsense. Before placing code on your web page, consider the fact that some ad placements generate higher click through rates than others. For example, ads placed above the fold tend to have a higher conversion rate than those towards the bottom of the page.
For anyone currently doing business with Google Adsense, you may be aware that Google does what it can to help its advertisers. They have even released a variety of information regarding best performing placements. Google recommends strong click through rates on ads that appear on the top, left, and bottom of a web page. Although varying sizes perform differently, half banners, and larger ad spots seem to perform well.
For example, on content rich sites where users are reading specific content, ad blocks that flow with the text seem to perform well. Consider the behavior of your users and match your ad placement to their specific actions. Adsense ads can serve as a guide for users who are looking for relevant products or services related to the content on your web page. Give them the opportunity to find a product that solves a problem.
Another area associated with Adsense is the use of different ad sizes. In addition, trying various ad sizes in each location on your page can quickly change your earning potential. Not only is ad position important, but rotating and testing different ad sizes in each location can produce radically different results. Advertisers find that medium rectangles in content specific areas seems to work best. The best way to generate more revenue is to continually test ad performance.
Have you thought about changing the color palette of ads? Google allows you to choose your color scheme. Many web masters try to match ads with their existing web site palette. Others create ads that are in contrast to their web page. Both strategies should be tested but blended ads tend to perform better for web sites that provide valuable content and engagement among users. Ads that stick out too much have a tendency to reduce the number of clicks by web site browsers.
Use more than one ad on your page. Using multiple ad units is a great way to optimize your exposure. The ideal combination is usually two or three different ad units of different sizes. You don’t want your ads to overwhelm your page but at the same time, they should be noticeable. Ads that aren’t seen can’t be acted upon. Experiment to find the right number of ad spots for maximizing Adsense revenue.
Integrate and consider all of the elements we discussed in this article. Ad sizes, colors, and placements all have an impact on dollars earned. Unfortunately, the perfect combination of these factors can only be determined by experimentation and testing. Start with a few placements on your web page of standard sizes. Let your ads run for a couple of weeks before you start tweaking. Measure your responses daily and continue to try new placements. Soon you’ll be generating a nice income stream with Adsense ads.
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