How do you make money from the Google Adsense Program? What AdSense Tips can you share with us?
I have been asked this question so many times in the past few weeks that I thought I should write something on the topic. It seems increasingly bloggers want to try to cover their hosting and ISP costs with some revenue from their blog – and increasingly they’re doing it and are able to make a few (or quite a lot) dollars on the side. Many are turning to Google’s Adsense program.
Covering costs of my Digital Photography Blog is why I originally signed up with Google Adsense – blogging can get expensive when you have high levels of traffic and a lot of pages.
Whilst the agreement you sign with Google stresses that you are not allowed to give specific information about your earnings from the program I can say that I’m glad I’ve signed up because its well and truly covered my costs – and then some. In fact I think its quite feasible to expect that Adsense coupled with other strategies for making money from Blogging could quite easily generate a decent living. It takes time and hard work, but I think its very doable. (Update: Since writing this series I’ve revealed that I am now looking at making over a six figure income this year in 2005 from blogging).
So how do I make money from Google Adsense? Let me share some AdSense Tips that heve helped me.
This will be the first in a series of posts on this topic. Let me say up front I’m no expert – there are a lot of people out there making a lot more money than I am using Adsense – however most of them are not telling their secrets – well not for free anyway. I’ve got no secrets to hide and am willing to share what I’ve learnt since I signed up for the program 8 months ago. If you want a REAL expert’s opinion on Adsense I’d recommend buying Joel Comm’s What Google Never Told You About Making Money with Adsense E-Book. Joel earns $15,000 per month from Adsense and has some good things to share.
I know some bloggers are put off or offended by the idea of making money from blogging so I’ll try not to let these posts dominate my blog – however if you are not interested in the topic, simply skip over these posts.
I am going to assume a few things in this series to cut down the amount of introductory comments I have to make. Here is what I am assuming:
- You have a blog. Whilst most of the following tips will apply to other types of websites I run Adsense on blogs and will speak from that experience.
- You have (or will) read a basic overview of Adsense and have some understanding of what it is.
- You have(or will) read the program policies as outlined by Google. These give details of site eligibility, ad placements and other requirements for using the system.
Enough introductory comments – lets get stuck into the Adsense Tips for Bloggers!
The full series of AdSense Tips is Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8.
Thanks for this tips, Sir.
From Malaysia.
hey man im wanna get in to this business but i dont know how or where to start or how to do it? can some one help me?
start here here or if you’re really serious and have some money to invest in your learning here.
Implementing your tips has tripled my Google Adsense earning, thanks!
After reading it, it has significantly help me and give me some basic knowledge of what needs to be done. Thank you very much for the tips.
i get very frustrated when i still see the same amount every single day in my adsense account. do u tink derz anything wrong wit my blogsite?watz the maximum number of ads that we can actl publish in our blog?
Thanks.
I’ve read quite a few of your tutorials and have found them to be very helpful.
Are there any specific topics that you are think are more lucrative than others when it comes to blogging?
Also, besides writing tutorials to attract readers, are there any other types of writing you recommend that writers write to attract readers?
Thanks.
Jinger – I’d check out the blogging for beginners series as it answers most of those questions in one post or another.
particularly read the ones on choosing a niche and finding readers.
Hi, Can I put adesnse on my 360.yahoo.com site. I am unable to do this. Second, I have a site on unlearn http://www.iiuindia.com , where aslo I want to put adsense. Can I do this? I shall be thankful for positive response from any one. Thanks!
Great article, nice blog, I like the graphics and ad placement too, what program/website you used in the making of this?
I use WordPress.org
I think it is also important sometime not blend in the ads with the rest of the contents.
very comprehensive article.. using your tips i have more than doubled my clickthroughs on a couple of my sites. very pleased with the results thanks.
I found a site that has very good info and links on how to make the big bucks on adsense
http://tbeteam.com/theadtrick/nfblog/
Awesome article mate. The adsense tips really rock. BTW I use B2evolution as my blogging software. I am pretty satisfied with it except some spamming issues.
As always great work – a real gem of a site for helping bloggers profit.
How do I get the adsense into the blog post itself. I know how to get it at the top and in the sidebar.
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i got software called blogjet and i wont let me put into my blog. help plz
Great info….
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Hi,
Even if you say you have noting to hide, I am surprised by the amount of information you give about Adsense.
Did they try to “moderate” you ?
Simple curiousity…
Traffic is still the best tip if you want to earn more with Adsense.
I have a blog related to VoIP. How can i make big bucks from it. Roght now its giving zero earningt. It has just 8 to 10 visitors a day.
I’ve just recieved mail from google, that i’ve made some bad hits on my ads…
What does it mean?
Hey man!..Great Info…Definitely helpful.!
Daren, even though it’s quite old, it’s still one the best posts :)
Hi,
Is, CTR of 5% is high enough or low for the site devoted to Digital Photography Software? The site I mean is http://www.digital-photography-software.com.
What’s your opinion?
Google is a big rip off anyway. They are screwing the publishers and what’s so funny is that they make believe that they share 50% of their revenue with publishers.
This is a BIG LIE !
When Google charges $100 a single click to the advertisers, the publishers will get few cents only, so please give up on Google and move on.
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I really like your idea about making money off blogs. I was stupid enough to buy a couple of programs that “guaranteed” me money within minutes but your approach to it is far more realistic– particularly the part that it takes plenty of time spent.
Just want to say thanks for the Adsense tips.
I just recently applied Adsense to my business site and it’s amazing to see the money start to trickle in.
thanks for the tips. It’s very fascinating
NIce site..i enjoyed here…please give me more tips and trick for adsense, i;m very2 interest.
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Cool points mentioned Darren :)
I love reading your articles.
And i read the interview of yours with Mike Dammann.
Am very much inspired with your thoughts.
Never implemented these many tips on adsense, will try to make use of all your tips.
I just bought M. Cheney’s videos about blogging adsense and he shows you how to make money by blogging AdSense step-by-step . I knew all this, all except the traffic part.It takes time to get traffic to your site,as you said, but it’s doable. I am just sorry I didn’t make a web page or blog on my own domena name because Google can ban me for no reason at all. It is easy to make a page but not to get traffic, that is the big enigma for me.I am submitting my blog to directories and other blogs and I use public domena books to get fresh content.I think if you do it well it starts happening in 3 to 6 months.
nice post, i would appreciate if you would post an article on how to add adsense code to blogger template
I just discovered your blog through the Copyblogger blog. Can’t believe that I haven’t been reading this – it’s great. Your material is really going to help me make the most of my blog called (tips, techniques and products for office productivity)
Thanks!
where can i buy that ebook.. i have an adsense too
good post . here are some tips
http://www.amazingfactz.com/2006/08/15-common-mistakes-by-google-adsense-publishers/
Just started on a friends website and we’ll see how it’ll turn out. Great site you got.
Enjoy Money Earned by Google Adsnese Free Tips: Make money with Two Tips
More useful info. I hope to generate a fulltime income from AdSense, so I am grateful for all the advice
Some people have suggested all the abuse of AdSense will lead to it’s end. You may want to diversify, just in case.
It must be good income blogiing around adsense?
I have a webmaster forum and I’m thinking to start a blog for my forum. Thanks for tips.
Regards
Since you are a big supporter of AdSense, what do you think about this new report that says AdSense is dead? If you haven’t had a chance to read it, you can get your copy here http://thedeathofadsensereport.blogspot.com
I’m interested in knowing your thoughts.
This has been the inspiration behind my sooper dooper One Dollar Challenge! :P
Hey thanks for the tips but my blog http://cyfernet.blogspot.com has not displayed the adsense AD yet! Can u help me? I have mistakenly created a second adsense account with the same details! I have not confirmed it yet as they have strict instructions to have just one account So how do i delete my second account? can u help me? Please email me
Just remember, it’s still the early days of all this.