Got the traffic, got the clicks- but still low revenue!

Discussion in 'Pay Per Click Advertising' started by M3ZEAL, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. #1
    Ok guys, I've managed to get a decent amount of targeted traffic to my site, and I'm getting a good amount of clicks on my ads- but why such horrible revenue? I just started to use the Competitive Ad Filter today but I don't think I'm going to get much outcome.

    I mean, 278 impressions and 8 clicks got me $.67!! :rolleyes:

    Can someone tell me what's going on?

    Here's my site (Still cant post live links :rolleyes:):

    url-press.com
     
    M3ZEAL, Mar 21, 2009 IP
  2. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    That's about a 3% CTR and 8 cents per click.
    What were you expecting exactly?
     
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  3. john3003

    john3003 Peon

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    Try improving the ad placement, that should help a little bit with income. As I have checked your site, it has pretty good content, but not so much traffic. If you could improve your traffic you will most likely make more money from your site.
     
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    M3ZEAL Peon

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    Actually, one click was worth 32 cents while the other 7 were worth a total of 35 cents. Honestly, I was expecting a little more along the lines of 10-15 cents per click.
     
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    Wow, just fiddled around with the competitive ad filter and I'm already seeing the effects! 3 clicks and I got $.76 for them. :)

    I'm going to monitor my clicks more and see what ads are getting clicked to filter out the low paying ones. :D
     
    M3ZEAL, Mar 21, 2009 IP
  6. john3003

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    Wish you a good luck with your earnings, keep it going :)
     
    john3003, Mar 21, 2009 IP
  7. M3ZEAL

    M3ZEAL Peon

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    Thanks! :)

    I just had (at least what in my book is) a phenomenal day. Received 100 visitors, 74 uniques, 500+ ad impressions, and 11 clicks on my ads bringing in a $1.16. I know it's small, but considering I started 9 or 10 days ago from ground zero, website and all, I'm quite pleased. :)
     
    M3ZEAL, Mar 22, 2009 IP
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    HostingProvider Active Member

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    Keep up the good work and you will see those figures rise, hopefully faster than you thought ;)
    Best of luck :)
     
    HostingProvider, Mar 27, 2009 IP
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    Also what you can do to increase your earnings is to place more of those "728x15_4" AdSense ads below the navigation bar on your site.
     
    john3003, Mar 27, 2009 IP