It's been more than 48 hours since I implemented this text/image ad method. And I'm still not impressed. My link unit still outperformed the text/image ad unit by around 80%.And, for some reason, I only earn 50% of my page eCPM amount, down from 80%. In other words, if I'm earning $0.80 for every $1.00 page eCPM, it's now down to $0.50 per every $1.00 eCPM. This has been going on ever since I added the text/image ad unit. My link unit's CTR hasn't changed, but that 2% is much better than my text/image ad unit at just 0.4%. I'm removing them as of now. Too bad, since I had high hopes for this text/image ad placement. I'll try this on my non-performing sites, and will give more update.
Hmm, I never concern myself with ecpm, just with CTR AND CPC. The rest of the equation is just traffic isn't it?
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Implementing this has helped get my CTR up at places where I had no or few clicks. Also I have put up some good Adsense Tips that I came across DP / SPF and WMW over a period of time and I am sure that would definitely help as well. Useful Adsense Tips
For those that this is not working, you have to remember that its all about the context. What works for the OP, may not work for everyone else, depending on the niche, site, etc... Its all about testing peeps.
interesting read however i'm not going to test it since i'm not sure if it's 100% ok with Adsense TOS...
Just to let everyone know, I am receiving great feedback on this and those who have sent me a personal PM have told me of their recent increase in Adsense earnings. If anyone would like me to have a quick look over their website or blog please do not hesitate to ask me.
I agree it is all about testing, always test to see what works and what doesn't. Already there have been around 40-50 dp members who have contact me personally via PM to say thank you for this helping increase their adsense monthly earnings and to also get further help to blend their ads and to setup placement that works on their websites. If anyone needs any help please feel free to PM me at any time, willing to help.
Hey I would like to hear of further success stories of people that have actually took action with this tip.
Thanks for sharing this information. I tried it on a few pages and there has been a definate increase in CTR. Now I just need to change a few hundred pages on my site. This has got to be the best adsense tip ever IMHO.