AdSense Custom Channels Guide Content, Grow Revenue

The AdSense custom channels report is a useful guide on where to build content on a website that grows more revenue.

The report is available by going to the Reports page available as a click in the left column of the AdSense homepage. From there, click on the dropdown to the right of that column near the top of the page and click on “URL channels”. (more…)

How Many Ads Per Page? As Few As Possible

The number of online ads per page is a critical strategy issue for any website publisher.

For example, Google AdSense no longer has a limit to the number of ads per page. But ad-heavy sites lead to:

• Slower page load
• Fewer pages per visit
• Fewer return visits
• Visitors who leave a page before the ad even loads
• Declining clicks and impressions

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Guaranteed Ad Viewability Builds Advertiser Trust

Guaranteed ad viewability is another way to build trust with online advertisers. They will know that people are actually seeing the ads.

Websites like The Economist make a commitment to guaranteed views of display ads by putting that guarantee into rate cards. (more…)

Online Advertising Companies: How They Work, Why They Matter

Online advertising companies specialize in promoting businesses by buying and placing ads for them on websites.

The goal is delivering for the client a return on investment based on certain business needs, such: (more…)

Local Online Advertising Delivers Targeted Audiences

Local online advertising is effective for local businesses that want to target ads to specific geographic areas.

Many local advertisers understand the concept of targeting ads in print, cable and especially direct mail. But they often struggle with how to do it online. They have to create the targeting instead of media account executives who usually do it for them in offline media. (more…)

CPM Advertising Costs, Examples and Strategy

CPM advertising is a pricing model based on cost per thousand ad impressions. It is especially common with online advertising.

It places a consistent payment rate on the number of times the ad is distributed, whether online or through traditional media. (more…)

YouTube Monetization Rate Depends on 7 Factors

The YouTube monetization rate is a major factor in the financial success or failure of a video channel.

Monetization determines whether a video gets any ads, how many ads it gets and the rate of revenue the ads produce. (more…)