Is AdSense a Viable Monetization Model for Blogs?
Whenever someone asks me if AdSense is a viable monetization option, I would always say, “It depends.” It could earn one a lot, depending on the niche. There are some niches with which AdSense is really not a viable option since they always seem to get smart-priced because they’re targeted by ads not really relevant to their content. However, I do believe that in the right niche, AdSense could be a lucrative monetization option.
1. AdSense is VERY Easy to Use
Despite all the hate AdSense has incurred due to bans and similar circumstances, we can’t deny how simple it is to use AdSense. You just tweak the ads to fit your web site, get the code and paste it onto your page.
2. AdSense Does Not Require Hard-Selling
You don’t have to make posts about AdSense for people to notice it unlike your affiliate programs. You just paste the code and let it sit while you promote the web site and earn from it.
3. Earn As Much As You Can
Provided you don’t use illegal means against their TOS, of course. There’s no cap in earning with AdSense and payout is as small as $100.
4. Variety of Ads
People have their choice of ads to click on and not just a single one which would fail to pique their curiosity later.
5. May Be The Best for Some Niches
There are some niches which don’t have a big enough fanbase for affiliate programs and whatnot. In that case, AdSense is the best way to go. Of course you can also use other CPC advertisement networks like AdSense, but at least with AdSense you know you’re safe becauseā¦
6. Google is a Trusted Company
Despite the throng of Google haters, it is still a trusted company. You’ll get paid what you earn for sure unless you get banned from your account or someone stole the check from the Post Office.
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