Advertising


Advertising is the primary source of website revenue and it comes in many forms you may not have considered yet. This section is dedicated to generating revenue with online advertising through PPC and affiliate programs

Advertising with Controversy

October 2nd, 2009 2 comments

Americans are often afraid to advertise with controversy – and with good reason, considering the Puritanical roots of its nation. But this is the internet, and that means advertising to a more global audience… Sometimes the best way to be remembered is to create a controversy.

I Love-Hate Marketing Because it Works so Well

October 1st, 2009 1 comment

Marketing works, and that might be exactly why it annoys me from time to time.

Does your ad really make the sale?

September 3rd, 2009 No comments

What is the intent of your advertising campaign? Do your ads make the sale, or bring in questions from potential customers, or does the point of the message just get lost in the delivery?

Is Adsense Lag Affecting Click-Through Rates?

September 3rd, 2009 No comments

Can a tiny moment of lag drastically reduce click through rates? It seems so at the moment.

Does Google Hate Affiliate Marketing?

August 22nd, 2009 2 comments

Does Google hate affiliate marketing, as some search writers claim? It may look that way, but it seems like what Google really dislikes are websites that act as middle-men without adding any value to the transactions they profit from.

Is Advertising Becoming Too Personal?

March 21st, 2009 2 comments

Has online advertising gone too far in the quest to match the perfect ad to every unique and individual audience? One poster on Reddit seems to think so and the capture of his experience is creating a bit of a buzz.

The Saddest Radio Commercial – Please Don’t Buy Online

January 9th, 2009 5 comments

I heard the saddest radio advertisement today… but despite the request of the announcer, trends in consumer purchasing aren’t about to head back in time

Online Coupons vs Junk Mail – A No Brainer

January 7th, 2009 5 comments

Is there anything worse than a mailbox full of junk mail and coupons? Here are three good reasons why all these coupon codes and vouchers should be going online.

Magpie Pushes Twitter Annoyance to New Limits

November 26th, 2008 No comments

A new service – Magpie – attempts to monetize Twitter with an outside service and the general consensus is its a step too far in the direction of annoyance. Then again, advertising on Twitter may be inevitable as the company searches for a monetization strategy…

Despite Downturn, Fastweb Increases Affiliate Revenue

November 18th, 2008 No comments

Recession? Some affiliate advertisers like Fastweb are increasing payouts and helping website publishers earn even more money than before.

Link Bait – An Advertising Primer

November 7th, 2008 No comments

A lot of people talk about internet buzzwords like link bait, social marketing, and 2.0 – but what does this actually mean? The jargon may sound professional, but the concepts of modern internet marketing show that not much is new under the sun in the world of advertising.

Millennials and Website Advertising

October 21st, 2008 No comments

Millenials are a huge demographic in the online world, but they can be skeptical and cynical of advertising. Is it overexposure to marketing or simply a lack of disposable income? Here’s how to deal with the biggest generation to go online.

Add Value for your Customers

October 20th, 2008 No comments

Why it is important to add value for your potential customers – how to stand out in a crowd of internet advertisers and marketers. Generate conversions by thinking about the customer and not the sale.

Don’t Make your Visitors Click AWAY from your Ads

October 16th, 2008 No comments

The advertisements you choose can affect not just how much you earn per visitor, it can have a huge impact on how many people visit and how your visitors respond to the experience of viewing and interacting with your website.

Expensive “Make Money Online” Systems are a Dead End Business

October 15th, 2008 No comments

Get rich quick schemes and make money online scams. How to recognize (and avoid) the most common types.

Beware of Refunds – or How to Count Eggs and Chickens

September 21st, 2008 No comments

The old adage to never count your chickens before they’ve hatched is just as relevant to the digital economic revolution as it was to the agricultural revolution 10,000 years ago. Just because internet business is “new” doesn’t mean that the old wisdom doesn’t still apply.

You’re Working to Make Someone Rich. Is it You?

September 14th, 2008 No comments

You’re working hard to make someone rich, but chances are its not you who is collecting the wealth. Building a website isn’t easy money but its a chance to become financially independent…A chance to get closer to the full value of your work, knowledge, and creativity.

Creating a Strategy to Monetize a Blog or Website

September 13th, 2008 No comments

A lot of people ask how to monetize a website or a blog. This step by step guide will help you get started making some money online with your favorite topic of interest.

Pandora Online Radio – a Victim of too Much Traffic

August 24th, 2008 No comments

Pandora Internet Radio is in danger of going offline – forever. The problem wasn’t a lack of interest, if anything it was too much traffic and excessive content licensing fees.

Internet Business News – July 19, 2008

July 19th, 2008 No comments

Online business news for the week of July 19, 2008: Google stock, Yahoo traffic, and the rise of digital coupons

Maybe your website’s niche sucks

May 31st, 2008 No comments

I hear it almost daily. Why is my CPC so low? How come I can’t make any money? I have some bad news for you: Your niche sucks.

Paid Links Being Pushed Back

March 24th, 2008 2 comments

Websites are losing traffic and page rank for paid links. Will you stick to the old guaranteed income and risk rankings, or compete for the traffic?

Types of Website Advertisements

March 12th, 2008 No comments

Different kinds of website advertisements available for internet publishers – advantages and disadvantages of the common types