I currently operate the website http://www.globetreader.com. I have over 200 articles posted on the site and it generates roughly 300 unique visitors each day. For some reason, adsense is not working out for me. I am making almost nothing. I have tried generating as many backlinks as possible, but clearly that is not making a huge difference. I also applied to Google news, but it is highly unlikely I get accepted as they are more strict on the application process. Any advice on what else I can do and what route I can take to hopefully generate some revenue through my site?
I've had some luck with AdSense so I'll offer my two cents. I like the position of the ad in the top right corner but instead of making it switch between text and image ads I'd make it image only. I've had some luck with image ads that size, but using plain links has never worked for me. As for the links at the top of the article and category pages I'd suggest moving those somewhere else and trying to blend them into your content a bit more. My most clicked ads are ads that are colored the same as links on my site and blended into my content a bit better. Lastly, I'd try using some Link Unit ads under the category headings. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Thanks for the response. I have heard things about Squidoo as well but am not sure what other types of programs and such I should be implementing...
Joel comm was giving away his adsense guide a while ago and since I followed his ideas and hints and tips the sites ive trialled it on have gone through the roof in terms of clickthroughs and $ coming in. Some people may not like him but if it works I say use it, you can be right or rich as they say