Monetization For Blog

This post documents the different monetization framework investigated to display ads on a blog.

Background

This post documents the findings related to each monetization framework investigated to display ads on a blog. As more information is made available, this post will be updated in consequence.

Framework Pros and Cons

Google AdSense

Pros

• Best Contextual Ads Network
• Recognized Company (Google)
• Easy Setup (1 Link for Entire Site)

Cons

• High Payout Limit (100 USD)
• Stringent Approval Process
• Current TOS Websites Only

Conclusion

• Best in General Websites

Amazon Associates / Affiliate

Pros

• Best Commission Ads Network
• Recognized Company (Amazon)

Cons

• Very Niche (Product Reviews)
• Must Drive Sales to Avoid Termination
• Different Market == Different Affiliate Sites (Linked via OneLink)
• Different Products == Different Ads

Conclusion

• Best for Product Reviews

Chitika

Pros

Cons

• Long Approval Process

Conclusion

• Not Approved yet
• No Longer in Operation

Yllix Media

Pros

• No Minimum Traffic
• Flexible Payout Options
• Several Type of Ads (Web Snippet)
• Mobile and Desktop
• Multiple Size Available

Cons

• Not Contextual
• Lower Quality than AdSense
• Look and Feel Quite Ugly

Conclusion

• Ease
• Want to Block Ads

Infolinks

Pros

• Contextual Ads (Intent Driven)
• Easy Sign Up
• Easy Web Snipper

Cons

• Only Banner Ads

Conclusion

• Ease

PopCash

Pros

Cons

• Popunder Ads
• Approval per Sites

Conclusion

• Not Approved Yet

RevContent

Pros

Cons

• Premium Publisher Only

Conclusion

• Premium Publisher Only

PopAds

Pros

• No Minimum Traffic Requirements
• Minimum Payout at 5 USD

Cons

• Popunder Ads
• Payment only via PayPal and Payonner
• Manual Context per Ads
• Approval per Sites

Conclusion

• Not Approved Yet

Propellerads

Pros

• Minimum Payout 25 USD
• Banners

Cons

• CPM Based - 1000 Impressions
• Sign Up Requires Messenger

Conclusion

• Sign Up Requires Messenger

Revenue Hits

Pros

• 10$ - 50$ Per Actions
• Minimum Payout at 50 USD
• Easy Sign Up
• Multiple Ads Options
• Desktop and Mobile

Cons

• Click Per Actions Only

Conclusions

• Results / Actions Only
• Rather Ugly

Media.net

Pros

• Best After AdSense
• Powered by Yahoo and Bing
• Reliable Companies

Cons

• Premium Publishers Only

Conclusions

• Premium Publishers Only