What is Infolinks?
Infolinks is an in text advertising program and much like AdSense, it can be used by both publishers and advertisers. It's a really easy program to join and it can be a great way to monetize a new blog, or further monetize a blog that's already monetized.Joining Infolinks:
I first joined Infolinks after being contacted by an Infolinks Representative asking me if I'd like to join their site. I had been looking for a good intext service like Infolinks for some time, so I figured that I would give them a try. [After trying Clicksor, I was definitely ready to try a program that sounded promising.]
Using Infolinks is easy!
I followed the instructions on Infolinks' website and went ahead and placed their code onto all of my blogs. At first, the Infolinks advertisements were obvious. Like most other intext advertising sites, Infolinks also had the double underlined links. [If you didn't know, double underlined links scream advertisements to all readers.] I decided to contact Infolinks support regarding the issue.
The next day, I received an email back showing me exactly how to remove the double underlined links and instead, display single underlined links.
[Update] The new Infolinks code simply allows you to choose whether you'd like single or double underlined links.
So implementation was really easy and really customizable with Infolinks [and it's even easier now!] They allow you to change the link color of your ad, the number of ads displayed on a page, and even your content's category with simple point and click implementation. (Seen in the picture above)
Infolinks Earnings:
Now, to the important stuff... The earnings. With Infolinks, you may at first be disappointed with the amount you get per click. This holds especially true if you're some sort of AdSense Guru. that gets $5.00 per click. However, when you begin to notice that you're getting more clicks because the Infolinks ads are better blended compared to other advertisements on your page, you'll stop complaining. My Infolinks earnings are very comparable to my AdSense earnings. I would say that for each $250-$300 I earn with AdSense, I earn between $125-150 with Infolinks. This is extremely good compared to other programs on the net. So far, I have racked up about $354 with Infolinks. [That's a nice little roll of dough.] And I expect that as my site grows, I will earn even more with this program.
Overall Impression
As you may not earn as much with Infolinks as you would with a program like AdSense, it is still a nice way to supplement your income. In fact, if you don't know much about AdSense or where to place your ads / or maybe AdSense just isn't working for you, Infolinks may be an even better option for you anyway.
[This holds especially true if you're running a website with web savvy readers. Web savvy readers rarely click AdSense advertisements simply because they know what ads look like. However, because Infolinks is so well-blended, people will click these ads and in turn, make you money.]
With all of that in mind, I would definitely give Infolinks a try. Their support is great, earnings are nice, and the overall, "What you get back in return feeling," is definitely a steal for a program that's free to join.
Update - 1st payment received on time!
[Update - 4/16/09] - I just received my first Infolinks payment through Paypal so for those who are doubters, doubt no longer. The payment came in a few days ago and I figured I would post an update and a screenshot letting you all know that I was in fact paid for my work
Introduction:
I've been using AdBrite for quite a long time (say 8 months) but I've not been able to review them because I hadn't tested all of their services - until now that is. Last week I got an email from them saying I had sold an ad on my YouTube Karaoke blog. It's the first time I've managed to sell an ad directly using AdBrite - usually I display their network ads. AdBrite is a very good alternative to AdSense - it's what I normally recommend to anyone who has been banned from AdSense, but you can now use AdBrite alongside AdSense too.
Registration and Acceptance:
It is very easy to get accepted into AdBrite - simply complete the online application form, submit your site to the directory, place your ad code and away you go. They don't have any strict PageRank or traffic requirements like other programs. AdBrite is open to publishers from all over the world. One problem people encounter is that the application form asks for a US Social Security Number - being from the UK I don't have one of those, so I just left the space blank and have had no problems. I've heard other people say that they've just used the number '00000000' and this works too, although I can't confirm that.
Directly Purchased Ads:
After registering you can submit your sites to the online AdBrite directory. If an advertiser likes your site they might buy a link from you. You can price your own links, but I always select the automatic pricing because it's easier. You can also choose the duration of the ads you wish to sell.
Summary:
AdBrite is a very good alternative to AdSense. Since January 2007 it is now possible to display AdBrite on the same pages as AdSense, as long as the competing ad formats don't look confusingly similar. If you want to earn a little extra money after being banned from AdSense then AdBrite is the program for you.
Placing Ads on AdBrite to Make Money.
AdBrite - A Well Paying Ad Network
I've been using AdBrite for quite a long time (say 8 months) but I've not been able to review them because I hadn't tested all of their services - until now that is. Last week I got an email from them saying I had sold an ad on my YouTube Karaoke blog. It's the first time I've managed to sell an ad directly using AdBrite - usually I display their network ads. AdBrite is a very good alternative to AdSense - it's what I normally recommend to anyone who has been banned from AdSense, but you can now use AdBrite alongside AdSense too.
For anyone who hasn't heard of AdBrite, it is program that allows you to sell link ads on your websites. Nothing unusual there you might think and you'd be right. What makes AdBrite different from something like Text Link Ads is that you can choose to display network ads at times when advertisers haven't bought any links directly from you.
It is very easy to get accepted into AdBrite - simply complete the online application form, submit your site to the directory, place your ad code and away you go. They don't have any strict PageRank or traffic requirements like other programs. AdBrite is open to publishers from all over the world. One problem people encounter is that the application form asks for a US Social Security Number - being from the UK I don't have one of those, so I just left the space blank and have had no problems. I've heard other people say that they've just used the number '00000000' and this works too, although I can't confirm that.
Directly Purchased Ads:
After registering you can submit your sites to the online AdBrite directory. If an advertiser likes your site they might buy a link from you. You can price your own links, but I always select the automatic pricing because it's easier. You can also choose the duration of the ads you wish to sell.
Network Ads:
The network ads look very similar to AdSense for content units and AdBrite now offer inline ads too (shown in image above). The inline ads, which appear under keywords in your text, have a particularly good click thru rate. You get paid a small amount, typically 5 - 50 cents, for every click on a network ad. The image below shows a fairly typical day's earnings of 15 cents per click. Network ads aren't contextual, so they don't necessarily fit with the theme of your site. A lot of publishers choose to display network ads only - if you have regular traffic to your site you can make very good money from them.
Payment:
Payment is on a NET-60 basis - this means the earnings in your account must be 60 days old before they are paid out. Payment is made by check in US Dollars, which is posted to your registered address. The minimum payout is USD $5, but if you're overseas it is recommended you wait until you have earned much more (say $100) - you will be charged a fee to convert the check to local currency when you pay it into the bank.
The network ads look very similar to AdSense for content units and AdBrite now offer inline ads too (shown in image above). The inline ads, which appear under keywords in your text, have a particularly good click thru rate. You get paid a small amount, typically 5 - 50 cents, for every click on a network ad. The image below shows a fairly typical day's earnings of 15 cents per click. Network ads aren't contextual, so they don't necessarily fit with the theme of your site. A lot of publishers choose to display network ads only - if you have regular traffic to your site you can make very good money from them.
Payment:
Payment is on a NET-60 basis - this means the earnings in your account must be 60 days old before they are paid out. Payment is made by check in US Dollars, which is posted to your registered address. The minimum payout is USD $5, but if you're overseas it is recommended you wait until you have earned much more (say $100) - you will be charged a fee to convert the check to local currency when you pay it into the bank.
AdBrite is a very good alternative to AdSense. Since January 2007 it is now possible to display AdBrite on the same pages as AdSense, as long as the competing ad formats don't look confusingly similar. If you want to earn a little extra money after being banned from AdSense then AdBrite is the program for you.
