Increasing CTR?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by emil2k, Jun 14, 2006.

  1. #1
    Can some people post some tips/tricks for increasing CTR and also how it has helped you and on what type of site?

    I can not seem to break the 1-2% consistently, the reason I'm asking is because I have just seen a site similiar to one of mine get an absolutely amazing 10%+ CTR...and now I'm pretty sure my site is severly underachieving... :(

    So I think this would be a good collective brainstorming thread...

    Here are some techniques I've used on some sites...

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    VB Forum - May CTR 0.51%

    One simple idea I have for that particular site is flip the nav and ads, like in the pic bellow, maybe it would help...
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    Emil
     
    emil2k, Jun 14, 2006 IP
  2. Solicitors Mortgages

    Solicitors Mortgages Well-Known Member

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    #2
    why not just try it and post your results ;)

    if you cannot break 1-2% then you may have difficulty in raising some credibility for your ideas.

    James.
     
    Solicitors Mortgages, Jun 14, 2006 IP
  3. emil2k

    emil2k Well-Known Member

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    Uhm, whats the credibility of my ideas thing about :confused:

    I will try it, I'm asking for advice, for general tips/tricks on raising CTR, do you have any or are you just here to judge "the credibility of my ideas" :confused: ...wtf
     
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    Solicitors Mortgages Well-Known Member

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    if you want to PM me the url of the site in question.. or post it here I will gladly take a look and offer any suggestions I have :)

    1-2% is low..but it depends on the type of site...some forums make less than 0.1% ctr

    James.
     
    Solicitors Mortgages, Jun 14, 2006 IP
  5. windy

    windy Active Member

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    2% is average, not too low
     
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    ColaDesigns Peon

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    ya i can hardly stay at the 3% level im at, its hard to get a great adsense ctr but dont give up.
     
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    anurag_online Well-Known Member

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    well i dont think using ads with a arrow sign is good idea.. the person can get banned as TOS dont allow any type of encouraging clicks
     
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    emil2k Well-Known Member

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    What arrow?
     
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    I like how you used the link ads. at best with link ads I have managed around 3-5% but averages out at about 2 . It would be more helpful if I saw the site and could get a feel for it. But as Solicitors Mortgages had said, forums usually have a low CTR. Theres always a way though, so keep testing and recording the CTR throughout the day, or even try placement tests in sessions of 3-4 days to get an idea of where they are doing best, keep moving them around, especially if its a forum because the regular users tend to avoid them after they know what they are. I hope to help if I can, PM me if you want some constructive commenting.

    -peace
     
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    agnivo007 Peon

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    the secret of high ctr is blending of ads and proper selection of ad size and positioning.
     
    agnivo007, Jun 15, 2006 IP