If you’re looking to increase your income as a blogger, then placing advertisements throughout the site is probably one of your goals. But how do you choose the best advertising network? There are many factors you must consider when choosing one. Besides the technologies and customer service offered, you’ll want to look at its success rate. Some have many requirements, while others do not. In this post, we’ll examine 7 advertising networks and provide details of each one to help you in your decision-making process.
Of course, this list is by no means exhaustive. There are dozens of of advertising networks. Choose a perfect fit, and you’ll be on your way to experiencing one of the greatest pleasures of blogging, and that is, monetizing a blog.
1. Google AdSense
Google AdSense is one of the most popular advertising networks for bloggers. There is a threshold of $100, which can be deposited into your bank account, or you could opt for a money transfer. This makes it convenient and easy if monetizing a blog that you have started but do not have enough traffic yet for other advertising networks. To install Google Adsense, you simply install a code via WordPress, and they will automatically place ads throughout your site.
2. Taboola
Taboola is an advertising network founded in New York City. Among the many features of this network are the chumbox ads. This allows you to reach a wide public. With massive scale, unique content consumption data and world-class AI technology, they help thousands of advertisers reach their audiences with compelling native ads. Taboola proves to be effective across the buyer journey––from increasing awareness to driving online purchases. Consumers see your content or product when they are in ‘discovery mode’, and are most open to discovering something new and interesting.
3. Adsterra
If you’re looking for a powerful ad platform and one that will increase your earnings, then Adsterra is your choice. The network has over 20 targeting settings, which means that your ads will be delivered to the best matching audiences. High quality CPM, CPA, and CPC traffic from over 20,000 direct publishers. Whether you’re a solo marketer, brand or agency, provide you with the tools and services to experience marketing success as a blogger.
4. Monumetric
Monumetric has a minimum requirement of 10,000 page views per month. They will automatically place ads throughout the site, but you must leave at least six ad slots. In order to be approved you must pay a $99 one time set up fee. This can turn some people off, but note that we paid the fee and within a few weeks we noticed that we’d earned back almost all of that.
5. Monetag
Founded in 2011, Monetag, formerly known as PropellerAds, claims to offer the best marketing rates in the industry. One of the things that differentiates Monetag from other networks is they also offer you the ability to create your own advertising campaigns. Also, perhaps your new to blogging and online advertising; they offer personal representatives, which is a plus. We find that their attention to customer service is unparalleled. They have a minimum threshold of $5, and any funds can be reimbursed via PayPal, ePayments, WebMoney, Payoneer, Skrill, and Wire Transfer. And the best of all is they have no traffic minimum.
6. Media.net
Media.net has a relatively easy selection process. Your site needs to be up and running and although there is no minimum amount for posts, we feel that with any advertising at work, at least 25 posts is necessary. Media.net is a great choice if you’ve been rejected by other networks. And another great thing about Media.net is you could customize the ads that are shown on your site to be better in line with blog theme.
7. Infolinks
Infolinks is an online advertising platform that offers publishers and advertisers a range of features and benefits. With its contextual advertising and non-intrusive ad formats, Infolinks ensures that ads are relevant and seamlessly integrated into website content. Publishers can easily integrate the platform, access a wide range of advertisers, and track performance in real-time. Customizable ads, advanced targeting options, and fraud protection enhance the effectiveness of campaigns. Infolinks strives to maximize revenue for publishers while delivering engaging and targeted ads to users, making it a user-friendly and efficient advertising solution.
