Re: revenue sharing..this is weird...

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by adleym, Sep 4, 2006.

  1. #1
    I logged into one of the websites I submit articles to, and what do I see on the front page?

    Important Announcement:
    As of 8/31/06 (mm/dd/yy), sg-web-design.com has decided to cease revenue sharing. It has come to our attention that the adsense code for some members has been incorrectly implemented. As we all know, the Adsense team has little tolerance over improper implementation of adsense codes. To avoid the risk of running into future problems and also to protect the interests of all members, we have decided to cease the revenue sharing scheme. No action is required on the members' part.

    What the heck is going on with all of these revenue sharing programs? I wrote the webmaster of the site to find out what specifically is happening, I'll keep you guys posted if/when he writes me back.
     
    adleym, Sep 4, 2006 IP
  2. tdotn

    tdotn Peon

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    it's like bait and switch, once they have enough traffic, they can ditch all the contributing members
     
    tdotn, Sep 4, 2006 IP
  3. JamesColin

    JamesColin Prominent Member

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    Maybe they got a warning from AdSense saying that if they find out another problem their account may be disabled, then they didn't think too much and stopped their revenue sharing and now are simply doing it the normal way.

    I have a website doing revenue sharing and I can tell you it's one of the worse performing of my sites, due to some problem with google (after implementing the digital point's coop network) but mainly because I need 5 times more traffic with this one in order to make the same amount of money, because I share the revenue with others.

    But of course they write content, so that one thing I don't have to do, content should bring more traffic over time, if Google allows :)
     
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  4. Dejavu

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    If you do not enforce the correct format of the pub-id, people will insert random crap, and that of course means invalid code for the adsense ad, which google does not like.
    The trick is to make sure your revenue sharing system does not accept anything that does not look like an valid publisher id.
     
    Dejavu, Sep 4, 2006 IP
  5. dbonline

    dbonline Well-Known Member

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    really sucks to hear stories like this one. sad thing in a case like this is probably one person ruined it for everyone!!
     
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  6. Franck S

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    I didn't know that. I was in their revenue sharing before.

    anyway, I will not do it in the future.
     
    Franck S, Sep 6, 2006 IP
  7. projectw3

    projectw3 Banned

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    I own this site and yes, James got it spot on.
    I've received a warning email from google adsense about the code being implemented incorrectly. As much as I hate to cease the revenue sharing, I wouldn't want to risk anything concerning my own adsense account.

    Webmasters come to the site to submit articles so that they can get a free live link. The site is heavily promoted and is currently having a PR5 right now. I'm sorry about having to cease revenue sharing but many of the authors are happy with the site and continued to submit articles. In fact, a few of them have become closer to me since joining the site.

    Again, it's due to risk that I've decided to stop revenue sharing. If there's any writer who have submitted their articles at the site, and is unhappy about the decision, please PM me with your user name and I'd be happy to remove the account and articles from the site.

    The site is currently doing close to 300 uniques daily and I see publishers having more to gain from the free backlinks and traffic from approved articles. As for the revenue sharing, I'm no longer a strong supporter for it. I've even removed my ID from this forum. Trust me, it's not something that really matters to the publishers. In fact, many don't even bother to participate. Why?

    Many publishers are also webmasters. If they can write content and earn 100% revenue, why would they want to earn just 50% on another site that does not belong to them? It's all about link building for article directories, never revenue sharing. Just like a forum, people come to participate. It's nice to be in one that shares, but even without the revenue sharing, people will still participate.

    So, if any publisher thinks they will benefit by submitting some articles, I'll still welcome them with open arms. If not, simply don't participate any more. :)

    And tdotn, why would I ditch contributing publishers when the site is doing well and very active? Wouldn't it be just plain silly to do anything with the sole intention of hurting the publishers? Please be a little more thoughtful with your comments.


     
    projectw3, Sep 14, 2006 IP
  8. Pramudita

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    More detail please (example of your code)

    Thank's
     
    Pramudita, Sep 14, 2006 IP