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Discussion in 'AdSense' started by 1associate, Apr 1, 2008.

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    Hi, because Google only does contextual ads I'm thinking of replacing them with referal ads. Has anyone done the same? How do they compare?
     
    1associate, Apr 1, 2008 IP
  2. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    Contextual ads usually pay per click only, referrals most of the time require some type of conversion...A sale, registering etc etc.
    I would use both probably.
     
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  3. 1associate

    1associate Peon

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    I know the difference but wanted to have some feed back about how they compare from people who use both - cheers anyway
     
    1associate, Apr 1, 2008 IP
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    angilina Notable Member

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    For me, referrals dont perform well.
     
    angilina, Apr 2, 2008 IP
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    shand0 Well-Known Member

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    Make a test for your websites
     
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  6. abhig

    abhig Active Member

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    Try both and see what works. I would say Referral ads works better for narrow focus sites because you get more focused users that are more likely to take actions.
     
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    abhig Active Member

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    Google provides Referral ads also thru Adsense for referrals.
     
    abhig, Apr 2, 2008 IP
  8. MrMOJO

    MrMOJO Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    Here's how I do it...

    I have a site that I review stuff... new about the industry, etc... that has content ads.
    then, under the various manufacturers pages with info about them and pages for thier products, I have referal ads (OK, honestly, I am still building that section)...
    but to me, I think it depends on the page that you're putting the stuff on... and shouldn't be a "per site" thing.
     
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  9. The Stealthy One

    The Stealthy One Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    When I used AdSense, I had more luck (more $$$!) with contextual ads than I did with referrals.
     
    The Stealthy One, Apr 2, 2008 IP
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    its good if you have both. try it.
     
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    I use both but the referral ads perform very poor from my side. You think and decide which one to choose?
     
    dairyman, Apr 2, 2008 IP
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    pipes Prominent Member

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    I would go for using both.
     
    pipes, Apr 7, 2008 IP