I use Google AdSense to monetize my blogs and websites as long as I can remember. In reality, it was the first method I ever tried (I made a whooping $ 15 on my first month … back in 2005). Over the years I have migrated to other methods (ie direct sponsors and affiliate marketing), AdSense is simply what a load statement. I still make about $ 1,000 each month to go, but whenever I could, I use other methods against it.
Then a couple of months ago I started noticing an increase in the CPC of my sites, and I thought I should make another attempt to AdSense. I started to apply some changes here and there, and next month I made over $ 3000 and it (that is to link all my sites). I was pleasantly surprised, and I decided to continue working actively in a number of sites.
In this article I want to share tips and tricks they use to triple my AdSense income in a month.
1. I added to my big sites
Daily Blog Tips Daily tips and writing are my greatest website in relation to traffic. Are getting nearly one million page views per month (combined). Despite the fact that I had to use AdSense on them, mainly due to the direct sponsorship of the model has worked well enough.
A few months ago, I decided to load AdSense units on site, however, and the results were very positive. About 70% of the thrust I generated for my income came from these two places. At the same time, I managed to keep the methods of monetization of other excellent work, and no reader has ever complained about the new ads (more on that later).
Even if your blog is already making money with sponsors direct and affiliate marketing, so you still have time to increase your income by adding strategic AdSense units.
2. I added my web small units
As many webmasters do, I have many small sites scattered across the web. Some are hosted on free platforms like Blogger and others are self-hosted sites that I dropped in transit. Most of these sites still get traffic, however. Not many numbers, but combined to obtain decent.
I thought that adding AdSense units to all these places could give a little money and I was right. The main reason is that since the case of abandoned sites and loyal visitors, I can place the devices very aggressively. The result was a very high CTR (clickthrough rate) to compensate for low levels of traffic.
Do not underestimate the revenue potential of small websites, especially if you are ready to place AdSense aggressive.
3. I used the large units
If you want to make money with AdSense, which will inevitably have to use one of these units: the rectangle of 336 × 280 large rectangle, 300 × 250 skyscraper 120 × 600 large classification or 728 × 90.
When I tried to use smaller units, the results were disappointing. Even if I spot them aggressive CTR was too low.
All four points above, can produce good results, but by far the best performance of a 336 × 280 large rectangle, and that’s what I use to promote my earnings.
4. I put the units up top
My first attempt was to place the rectangle of 336 × 280 large between the post and the comments section of my blogs. The results were OK. I then decided to try to place them under the job titles for a week, and CTR dramatically. In fact, I still need to find an internship / device combination that builds a unit of 336 × 280 job titles.
I knew this rule, but I guess I had to get confirmation. The rule is: if you want to make money with Google AdSense, you must place your units above the fold.
5. I concentrated on organic traffic
My main concern with the addition of a large AdSense block right under my post title was just a few of the faithful readers might be angry with her. At the same time loyal readers know that a blind ad be fast enough, and that most of the money comes from visitors organic (ie, people who come through search engines to my posts).
To resolve this problem, I decided to show the large rectangle only messages older than seven days (via What WordPress plugin). It worked like a charm, as faithful readers do not even notice the ad units when they look through my posts lately, and organic visitors almost always see the ads because they usually land on messages older than seven days.
6. I started with AdSense for Search
I did not know how much money would be able to do with AdSense for search, but was not satisfied with search results provided by WordPress, so I decided to give it a shot anyway.
I am currently about $ 60 per month with AdSense for search. This is not much, but if you add more than one year, we’re talking about $ 720. In addition to the search results are as relevant as, so it’s a win-win.
7. I started using AdSense for feeds
Another product AdSense, I decided to try was one AdSense for feeds. I have chosen to display ads on my articles of food (you can also place them on top, but it would be too intrusive in my opinion). The results presented here have been very good, both in terms of CTR and earnings.
You obviously need a large subscriber base options for doing this work, but I think that even if a couple thousand participants, one could already make $ 100 a month for ads feed.
8. I played a bit with section targeting
This is the section targeting of AdSense, which allows to offer some parts of your site should be used for similar ads. You can read more here.
I found the niche and small websites for the section can help a lot. Google has been fair to place ads on these independent sites, because there was not enough pages. After using section targeting, I managed to improve ad relevance and therefore CTR.
9. I tested with different colors and fonts
If you use both image and text ads that unit should be able to customize the colors and fonts. I did some tests, and these factors, and has helped increase the numbers. Nothing dramatic, but it was definitely worth my time.
Just follow your CTR for a few weeks. Then change the color or font, and tracks for another week, see if you can beat the original CTR. If you can, keep the new format. If the results fall, try a new color or font and follow the CTR for another week until you find the right combination.
On my sites the best results come to the ad units merge with the look of the site, but in some places contrasting colors better results, then the test is a must.
