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**beejeebers** · 11-17-2006, 03:01 AM

I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.

Why not just sign up for some affiliate networks and skip the middle man? (ie adsense).

I don't get it.

:thumbdown:

**DLGx** · 11-17-2006, 03:29 AM

Because many websites don't earn anything at all with affiliate networks.

**BamaStangGuy** · 11-17-2006, 03:35 AM

Its much easier to get paid for every click than ever action depending on your content.

**micahsc** · 11-17-2006, 03:46 AM

Most people are lazy and don't take the time to find suitable affiliate programs.

**reteep** · 11-17-2006, 04:18 AM

Not every website attracts potential buyers, a click on an ad doesn't have to be related to a buy request.

**Will.Spencer** · 11-17-2006, 05:09 AM

Because AdSense makes me more money than any alternative.

**micahsc** · 11-17-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Will.Spencer

Because AdSense makes me more money than any alternative.

Show me one of your sites and I'll show you an affiliate program that makes you more.

**reteep** · 11-17-2006, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by micahsc

Show me one of your sites and I'll show you an affiliate program that makes you more.

Well when it's about gaming, especially MMOs like World of Warcraft I wasn't able to find any good affiliate program for such stuff yet.. AdSense is best for it..

**micahsc** · 11-17-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by reteep

Well when it's about gaming, especially MMOs like World of Warcraft I wasn't able to find any good affiliate program for such stuff yet.. AdSense is best for it..

The affiliate programs at the WoW gold selling sites will make you more than Adsense. If you don't want these, the strategy guide sellers pay commission of around $15.

**reteep** · 11-17-2006, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by micahsc

The affiliate programs at the WoW gold selling sites will make you more than Adsense. If you don't want these, the strategy guide sellers pay commission of around $15.

Not every kind of visitor looks for something to buy. I assume WoW's population contains pretty much kids, they look for free content and the best way to monetize free content is to use AdSense.

**micahsc** · 11-17-2006, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by reteep

Not every kind of visitor looks for something to buy.

What do you think is being advertised on Adsense?

Stuff to buy?

Are they clicking on the ads?

**Will.Spencer** · 11-17-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by micahsc

Show me one of your sites and I'll show you an affiliate program that makes you more.

OK! Let's have some fun! :thumbup:

Here's one of my problem sites for affilliate revenue: The Tech FAQ.

**slava75** · 11-24-2006, 01:57 PM

A good discussion of this issue:

http://www.webmasterworld.com/google...se/3077351.htm
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum89/12103.htm

**Bmc** · 11-24-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sl7

A good discussion of this issue:

http://www.webmasterworld.com/google...se/3077351.htm
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum89/12103.htm

sl7,

Is that forum really worth the price? I've always wondered. It seems like it has a large member base... I'm assuming your a member?

Thanks,
Bryan

**Will.Spencer** · 11-24-2006, 10:07 PM

WebMasterWorld (WMW) is managed so insanely that I just can't stand to go there. I can't wait for Brett to shut it down completely, or perhaps just sell it off to someone who could manage it more reasonably.

**ConradBailey** · 11-25-2006, 04:32 PM

Everyone will have their own reasons and that's perfectly fine IMO. But I don't know what you mean by "skip the middleman" with affiliate networks. Naturally, they too take a cut out of the profits. The only way to cut out the middleman is to sell your own products/services. Personally, our firm does all three. We use Adsense, have affiliate networks and sell our own products as well. After years of testing different elements that combination has proven to be the most effective for us.

**imported_Tekime** · 11-25-2006, 04:33 PM

I use AdSense for several reasons:

Dead simple to implement, track, and customize
25 day EFT payouts
No time spent managing multiple affiliates on multiple
Monetizes traffic that doesn't buy
Little experience with affiliates

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Originally Posted by beejeebers

I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.

Why not just sign up for some affiliate networks and skip the middle man? (ie adsense).

Then why not just skip the affiliates and sell your own products? Probably because acquiring and managing a bunch of products is unwieldy and unrealistic for a diverse network of sites. Much like managing a bunch of affiliates can be unwieldy and unrealistic for a diverse network of sites.

AdSense saves me time and earns. It is also secondary income for me. Furthermore, I'm not aware of any affiliates that meet my requirements and have little time to invest in research.

**imported_Tekime** · 11-25-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmc

Is that forum really worth the price? I've always wondered. It seems like it has a large member base... I'm assuming your a member?n

I think you can register for free, I was able to see those posts.

**monit0r** · 12-04-2006, 10:20 AM

I think that you should use a humble application of both adsense and aff products.. I'm still trying to find the balance.. :-)