I write quite a lot about what works in the ad networks that I use to make money from my blogs – but sometimes there are some little niggling problems with ad networks and affiliate programs that can be quite annoying.
Today I thought I’d compile a short ‘ProBlogger Wishlist’ of things that I’d love to see specific ad networks and affiliate programs rolling out. I’m not doing this because I don’t like any of the programs mentioned here (in fact most feature in my top earners list) – just because I’d like to see them improve.
Feel free to add your own on these networks (and others) in comments. Hopefully some of them will lead to some positive changes:
1. Direct Deposits for Amazon Associates
2. Direct Deposit Payments at Clickbank
3. Increase Minimum Payouts – Linkshare
4. More Customization with ID Tracking at Amazon Associates
5. Better Reporting at AdSense
6. Split Testing at AdSense
7. Better Referral Reports at WidgetBucks
8. Better Referral Reports at AuctionAds
9. Channel Names at WidgetBucks
10. Less US-centric Testing at AdSense
11. Open Up for International Publishers at YPN
12. Open up RSS Ads at AdSense
13. Improved Reports at Chitika
14. Open up to Smaller Publishers – Chitika
15. Better Conversion at AdSense Referrals
As I mentioned above – I’m certain that there are many other improvements that all of these ad networks and affiliate programs could make. I’d invite you to add your own points to the wish list.
My hope with this post is that it doesn’t become a ‘bitching session’ but a more constructive conversation that might help the ad networks concerned to improve what they have on offer.