Best way to monitize a free game site??

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by christian231, Feb 14, 2008.

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    I've got a game site that I created for fun a few months ago, and now I've got some good SERP's on google with traffic starting to increase. I'm getting a handful of adsense clicks a day, and I have a few affiliate products on the site, but I'd like to make more of the traffic I'm receiving. I'd love to hear from those of you who have game sites and any tips you have to make more $$. I'm a CJ member and Amazon Affiliate member as well as Adsense. PM me if you'd like the URL. Thanks.
     
    christian231, Feb 14, 2008 IP
  2. river

    river Active Member

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    Try selling ad space on a monthly basis. Maybe there are premium games which require a subscription.
     
    river, Feb 14, 2008 IP
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    john269 Notable Member

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    You could also try CPM banner ads, CPA offers from some of the CPA affiliate networks, etc.
     
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    marcette Banned

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    Valueclick is good for free games sites. Not sure if they still accept though
     
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    vwdforum Well-Known Member

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    I've a games affiliate/associate you might be interested in? Check my sig
     
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    Game Producer Well-Known Member

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    Collect their email addresses and send them game affiliate offers.
     
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    Ezo Well-Known Member

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    Most game-sites are filled with flash games.
    But if the site gets a lot of traffic, and got some shareware stuff on it, many game developers are happy that you want to promote their products.
     
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    yanter Peon

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    Very timely thread, I've set up an Arcade site too. So, looking at ways to motenize it too.
     
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  9. Game Producer

    Game Producer Well-Known Member

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    And, you could simply have only Flash games on your main website, and then direct people to some affiliate site filled with relevant games.
     
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  10. christian231

    christian231 Well-Known Member

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    Just an update....

    My Site, Free Golf Games, is now getting between 900-1200 visitors per day, with about 120,000 page views per month. I make an average of $10-$15 per day with Adsense, but I'd like to make more, be it with Adsense or other sources. I'm having a tough time pumping up my traffic any more than it currently is, but I'd like for traffic to increase as well. If game site owners have any suggestions I'd be very happy to hear them. I know gaming sites don't generally make much, but I'm pretty happy my little site has done this well so far.
     
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    Game Producer Well-Known Member

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    Try out www.bigfishgames.com & their partner program.

    Advertise their "game for $6.99" with banners.

    And get rid of that hostgator ad...

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    If you want to try boosting your adsense income, then check out some adsense tips.
     
    Game Producer, Jul 27, 2008 IP
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    christian231 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that site. I'll check it out.
     
    christian231, Jul 27, 2008 IP