What If One Day Wikipedia Began to Sell Google AdSense Ads?

Minterest · #1 Dec 9th 2007, 1:35 pm

Hello everyone,

How much would Wikipedia earn from Google AdSense ads if they began to sell Google ads?

I guess they will have a good CTR as most users of Wiki are non webmasters...... and they are looking for content........ What do you think? Any guesses?

#2 Dec 9th 2007, 1:40 pm

I think Wikipedia would make more off Google Ads than they would from donations.

frankcow · #3 Dec 9th 2007, 1:41 pm

Aren't they 'not for profit'? And besides, the content is contributed by others, they'd have to use some sort of revenue sharing model

ForgottenCreature · #4 Dec 9th 2007, 1:48 pm

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Originally Posted by frankcow

Aren't they 'not for profit'? And besides, the content is contributed by others, they'd have to use some sort of revenue sharing model

Not really, they could still implement it. I wonder if the google bosses have tried to contact them.

#5 Dec 9th 2007, 1:49 pm

We're just in a fantasy land, frankcow. Imagining what would happen if they decided to use 'em

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thewolf32 · #6 Dec 9th 2007, 1:52 pm

Just imagine if they implement a little AdBrite zone . How many bids would there be on that little spot? Easily a 4$ CPM.

Huge traffic sites reallly don't need AdSense.

allout · #7 Dec 9th 2007, 1:52 pm

It would be smart on their part. I am sure since they show up first everywhere in searches, they would make a lot of money.

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Aren't they 'not for profit'? And besides, the content is contributed by others, they'd have to use some sort of revenue sharing model

Not for profit does not mean you can not earn money. It just means you have to find ways to spend it. This can include hiring more staff, staff bonuses, and investing into more services for your non-profit. You would be surprised how much many non-profits take in and pay out at the end of the year as bonuses.

ForgottenCreature · #8 Dec 9th 2007, 1:53 pm

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Originally Posted by thewolf32

Just imagine if they implement a little AdBrite zone . How many bids would there be on that little spot? Easily a 4$ CPM.

Huge traffic sites reallly don't need AdSense.

Adbrite sucks. You really think it's better than adsense? Haha....

Minterest · #9 Dec 9th 2007, 2:26 pm

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Originally Posted by Fka200

I think Wikipedia would make more off Google Ads than they would from donations.

Thats sure..... I have checked their Income Statements.... WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS total earnings was 1,305,292 in 2006 from Donations........ Wikipedia Sites have 43 million users.... I think they can earn that money in just one month.......

usmanzali · #10 Dec 9th 2007, 2:29 pm

They would earn money but they are non profit. May be they don't want money.

Minterest · #11 Dec 9th 2007, 2:30 pm

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Originally Posted by ForgottenCreature

Not really, they could still implement it. I wonder if the google bosses have tried to contact them.

LOL...... Maybe one day Google will approch the Wiki guys..... to acquire Wikimedia Foundation.... Another Billion Dollar Deal after YouTube.........

#12 Dec 9th 2007, 2:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Minterest

LOL...... Maybe one day Google will approch the Wiki guys..... to acquire Wikimedia Foundation.... Another Billion Dollar Deal after YouTube.........

I'm sure Google could make another Wikipedia site cheaper since they know how to get their sites ranked up high. The only reason Wikipedia is where it's at today is because of it's rankings.

windtalker · #13 Dec 9th 2007, 2:34 pm

wikipedia would make a killing with adsense. Wikipedia pages rank high for a crazy amount of keywords

**wisdomtool** · #14 Dec 9th 2007, 2:35 pm

I wonder why they don't in the first place? They would have earn millions given their popularity.

#15 Dec 9th 2007, 2:43 pm

When I ran my own Wiki, the CTR was not that high. I changed the ad placement and everything. It might be because users are already accustomed to Wikipedia's templates without the Adsense ads. I have no doubt that Wikipedia would make tons of money from Adsense though. This is just my experience.

domainsurfer · #16 Dec 9th 2007, 2:48 pm

If you guys, dont know,google has already offered to buy wiki two times, but wiki has declined both the times.

ForgottenCreature · #17 Dec 9th 2007, 2:50 pm

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Originally Posted by domainsurfer

If you guys, dont know,google has already offered to buy wiki two times, but wiki has declined both the times.

Where's your source?

Volvospeed · #18 Dec 9th 2007, 2:51 pm

Non-profits still wan revenue. They just have to show it going back out through donations, expenses, or payroll. That why positions at non-profits can pay so well. Rolex is actually a nonprofit.

**wisdomtool** · #19 Dec 9th 2007, 2:53 pm

I don't quite believe, if Google wants to buy something, with their cash hoard who can refuse? Except Microsoft perhaps?

Minterest · #20 Dec 9th 2007, 2:54 pm

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Originally Posted by domainsurfer

If you guys, dont know,google has already offered to buy wiki two times, but wiki has declined both the times.

Really??? Never heard about that... any related article?

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