Text Link Ads

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by slymarketing, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. #1
    Are you using Text Link Ads or an alternative?

    I have been using them for a while, but since I started using drupal instead of Wordpress for my blog, I'm not earning a penny. Before going for drupal I was earning close to $400 a month.

    So, I'm thinking about trying something new to monetize my blog. Do you think that Text Link Ads is a great option, or do you suggest another company?

    Thanks.

    - Jens
     
    slymarketing, Dec 27, 2009 IP
  2. Ibn Juferi

    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    TLA is definitely a great option for monetising, especially their InLinks programme.
     
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  3. Perry Rose

    Perry Rose Peon

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    #3
    Shouldn't you already know all about this..."slymarketing"?
     
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  4. slymarketing

    slymarketing Active Member

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    I did know this until everything stopped working after I had to switch to Drupal :)
     
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  5. Dean_Saliba

    Dean_Saliba Notable Member

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    #5
    Why did you move from Wordpress to Drupal?
     
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  6. mhuy2x

    mhuy2x Peon

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    Yeah why did you switch to drupal when you are earning a good amount with TLA in your WP blog?
     
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  7. slymarketing

    slymarketing Active Member

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    My account (blog) was suspended at my host, and it seemed that the only option was to switch to something other than Wordpress or switch host. You can read my blog post (the long version) called the heaven and hell of blogging.
     
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  8. borris101

    borris101 Member

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    I had a PR3 blog that dropped to PR2 days after I put TLA code. Some experts suggests adding code like that allows Google to know you are selling links. The logic behind it is that Google Bot can see that TLA code, which is easily identifiable.
     
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  9. goumez

    goumez Member

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    maybe you can try linkfromblog.com
     
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  10. slymarketing

    slymarketing Active Member

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    What did you do instead of using TLA?
     
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  11. borris101

    borris101 Member

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    First I removed TLA code. PR went back to 3 in few weeks. I don't remember the exact time but I think it was few weeks.

    People started contacting me for ads. I also used CPA offers with some success.
     
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  12. slymarketing

    slymarketing Active Member

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    I'm thinking about removing the TLA code as well. But I am thinking about what my other options are, I have never tried cpa.
     
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  13. borris101

    borris101 Member

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    CPA can really generate a lot of cash if done the right way. Also, I tried putting affiliate banners and text links. Those work every once in a while. But I should remind you my site is not high traffic. Only about 200 Uniques a day.

    If your site has targeted traffic, CPA and affiliate links can work well for you.
     
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  14. slymarketing

    slymarketing Active Member

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    Do you recommend any cpa networks?
     
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  15. borris101

    borris101 Member

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    You will have to test them out and check what works best for you. Some big names are Hydra, Neverblues, Azoogle, PepperJam, COPEAC, XY7 etc.

    There are many more but these came from the top of head.
     
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    Hi borris how about a maxbounty?
     
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  17. bigstatsnet

    bigstatsnet Guest

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    to monetize blog is good to get sponsors related to content
     
    bigstatsnet, Dec 28, 2009 IP
  18. borris101

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    Have heard about them but never used them. As I said before people don't have consistent good experience with any one of them.

    Sign up with all of them and see which one works best for you.
     
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    webcosmo Notable Member

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    For blogs I think they are ok. For websites I wont probably use them.
     
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    Hey,

    I would highly recommend adding text links.
     
    callen202, Dec 28, 2009 IP