I mean there is a such a lot of activity going on at my site (in spurts) and I can't seem to capitalise on it Any advise welcome
I'd suggest going for a more "low key" approach, by focusing more on the contextual and keyword-based ads, and less on the "flashy" ClickBank and Share-A-Sale ads. Bring the contextual ads above the fold (ads below the fold are dead), and you should do quite well. Your contextual ads are very well integrated, and your keyword-based ads are pretty well integrated. Ideally, you may want to change the popaways to blend more with the grey and red theme of your site (if the option exists). HTH, Sam
Yep.... Have modified it a little Couldn't do much as network connections are constantly changing back and forth. Anyway, do you feel whether it is a bit better now ? Thanks
Definitely a better look, in my opinion. Nice work. I think placing the banner ads at the bottom gives the overall page a more professional look. I still think you'd do well to place a text ad or link unit somewhere near the top of the page - it would be unobtrusive (provided it's blended well), and also probably seen by more of your visitors. Let us know how you make out, and if you see an improved CTR... Sam
There hasn't been much improvement - obviously it will take a day or two... There is no much different in traffic inflow - it's the same However, I have added some color below (the photograph links!!) what if I may ask is your opinion ? They have a high search rate.. Cheers
Try running ads horizontally just below your menu. I''ve found that a drop down javascript menu that drops over ads gets you the occasional miss-click A bit unethical and messy though, but if it's for a site that you aren't too bothered keeping 'clean' then it's worth a try.
I think the photo links look good, and are well positioned. I agree with x_yeti on the horizontal bar below your menu - either text ads or link units typically perform very well in this position. Blend it well with your content, and you should see increased CTR. Sam
It's all about testing different layouts and combinations to find the best one that works for your site. Just keep rotating things around and checking the results. Get ideas from other sites and give them a try.
Yes.. I am constantly experimenting.. giving a 3 day gap... but the impressions are constantly increasing...... but how do we get someone to press that button.... My target at the moment is atleast 50 uniques...
Three days may be too tight a window to accurately determine results - I see quite a bit of variation in my traffic based on the day of the week, and consequently usually test for a minimum of one week when I'm trying something new. Just my opinion, for what it's worth... Sam
Yes... absolutely right... but I am taking only one constant at a time, i.e., only one change... then once it slowly settles I slowly further combine these results and give them another 3 days.... Once I note something picking up momentum, I let it rest for a period of 10 days and note the changes. However, what I have learnt is, that although we may be able to break the so-called "code", we have to keep the site a bit weak (i.e., open to help from opposition). Other wise these so called permutations, tend to balance one another and as a result your traffic dips... not to mention clicks... In short the page becomes boring... this is one of the reason why so many poorly designed sites are thriving. Another fear is this new content factor... although it may have some short-term results with the search engines; the stability of the page soon overcomes this short-term positive increase in traffic.... The best thing is to design and test something and let it lie idle even for a month (of course you can do some external monitoring occasionally). Anyway hope it picks up.... that's all I can say.... the site is in line with market conditions and stimulations, yet it blocks visitors... this is something I am trying to analyze now....