WidgetBucks - Happy but Worried

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by Erind, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hey all,

    I put widgetbucks on one of my arcade websites just to test it out and I'm quite happy, but I'm also worried.

    My site with adsense used to get about 3000 impressions. Widget bucks seems to not count impressions correctly. I got just about the same amount of clicks I used to with Adsense, but instead of 3000 impressions I got something like 450, meaning my CTR was like 16% ..... has anyone had simmilar issues? I mean I'm happy for the clicks but wouldn't that put a flag up and get banned before I even get my first check, without doing anything wrong?


    BTW a Performance Report:

    With Adsense: 3-4 dollars a day on the site.
    With WidgetBucks: 9.00 flat yesterday.

    Like...LOVE it so far. I'm not going to put it on any of my other pages as of now just to see how it goes. When I get my first check I will surely convert if this keeps up.
     
    Erind, Oct 16, 2007 IP
  2. nextgen66

    nextgen66 Well-Known Member

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    #2
    What's everyone's problems with high CTR? My adsense sites have consistently had very high CTR for 18 months with no problems.

    If the traffic is legit, there are no issues with high CTR.
     
    nextgen66, Oct 16, 2007 IP
  3. Web Gazelle

    Web Gazelle Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Don't be worried, just sit back and enjoy it.
     
    Web Gazelle, Oct 16, 2007 IP
  4. Erind

    Erind Peon

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    #4
    totally legit website and traffic.
     
    Erind, Oct 16, 2007 IP
  5. Mr. Websites

    Mr. Websites Active Member

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    #5
    A few questions that I would truly like answered:

    1. What has been the increase in earnings amongst other entertainment (arcade) websites?
    2. Also, Erin, have your earnings remained at triple what they were with Adsense? :)
    3. What is a reasonable 'EPC' (Earnings-Per-Click) to expect from Widgetbucks for arcades?
     
    Mr. Websites, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  6. fhassan

    fhassan Banned

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    #6
    i don think tht will be a problem
     
    fhassan, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  7. Johncena

    Johncena Banned

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    #7
    it could be a problem if u read the latest blog at thier blog
     
    Johncena, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  8. Mr. Websites

    Mr. Websites Active Member

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    Anyone care to answer my question, please? :)
     
    Mr. Websites, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  9. balkanboy

    balkanboy Banned

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    #9
    Their ads are really slow to load, so most users jump to next page before loading is finished. That is why number of impressions is much lower that for adsense.

    But hey, if you make more money with them who cares about impressions.

    I am also thinking to give them a try, but want to be sure they are paying first.
     
    balkanboy, Oct 20, 2007 IP
  10. Icecold153

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    #10
    We unfortunately have to wait 'till December rolls around to see if they are legit.
     
    Icecold153, Oct 21, 2007 IP
  11. LosTFacE

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    Nice earnings. I hope you can earn more much than this.
     
    LosTFacE, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    I have found that there impression count are wrong also

    but we will have to wait and see for the rest :)
     
    madkad, Oct 21, 2007 IP
  13. Deusdies

    Deusdies Banned

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    #13
    Well, I have a quite low-traffic site(s) - I am still beginner - but in one minute after implementing WidgetBucks I earned 0.37$, while on AdSense I literally got 0.01$... It's good while it lasts :)
     
    Deusdies, Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    Computer(Jew) Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Wait for the adjustments to kick in.

    Frankly speaking , we all know how well Arcade visitors convert into buying customers.
    THEY DON'T.
     
    Computer(Jew), Oct 21, 2007 IP
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    #15
    I heard somebody else on here mention the same thing and they got banned for a reason other than that, although it didn't apply at all
     
    RHIMLER14, Oct 21, 2007 IP
  16. the rebel

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    #16
    u're right
     
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  17. Erind

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    It was... ME! lol. :( sucks badly but I'm not too bummed over it. What comes around goes around and I don't believe more than 5 of my clicks converted out of like 500 clicks. THey owed me 60 bucks, couldnt make that with the 5 clicks. Its not that they don't want publishers but like someone mentioned they're a business andthey need profits. My visitors are "FREE ONLINE GAMES" visitors and wouldn't buy products.
     
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    avis03 Active Member

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    well im doing great in widgetbucks. i just added it to my proxy homepage as well and its making about 3x as much as adsense, even though ive left adsense on that page still lol. im justing hoping they pay, and not ban people for geting low conversion rate.
     
    avis03, Oct 21, 2007 IP