Right now I'm averaging around 5k+ impressions, a day. I feel that I can benefit from CPM ads on my page as well. First off am I allowed to have a CPM ad, and google ads on the same page? Second of all which is the best CPM for an arcade site? My site is http://www.gamecodecity.com I've been looking at ValueClick, Casale Media, and Interclick. Any opinions? How much do these places usually pay per 1000 impressions?
I would blend those adsense ads in more, maybe change the position (sorry i dunno much about CPM ad companys)
Yes, there is no problem with using Adsense along with affiliates (Amazon.com) or CPM Ad networks. As long as the other ads aren't contextual, and works like Adsense, it's all good. As for what CPM network -- I always tell people the same thing: apply to all of them, because you'll eventually need to use all of them. For example, I have about 10 CPM networks. I have the main network that I used, the default network, the default for the default, the default for that, etc. So basically you use the network that pays you the most (you'll find out how much they pay when you see their ad rates in your control panel), and the second highest paying one next, etc. Don't forget to apply to Tribal Fusion as well, although considering that many CPM networks tend to turn down game sites, you might have trouble finding acceptance among the more "quality" networks, and might have to resort to smaller, less reputable ad networks. Good luck.
Thanks! Great post... Can you tell me any less reputable ones, just in case the good ones turn me down?
Axill.com is currently paying a flat .30-cent CPM, and I consider them less reputable only because they are new and some of their payment methods are somewhat shady (although, to be fair, they've always paid and their checks have always cleared...) Some of the smaller, pays-barely-anything networks are Realtech Network and Redux Media. If you go hunting for CPM networks, you'll find a ton of them. My suggestion is to apply for all of them, then when you're accepted, come back here and ask if anyone has had experiences with them. But if you can, try TribalFusion, Valueclick (formerly Fastclick), Casale, and Burst Media. If you can't get into any of those four, then try the rest.
Nice site! Have you tried selling Mobile Games from your site? You say you are getting 5k hits a day, where is most of your traffic from Europe or USA?
I'm sorry I am not sure I understand. You can use other CPMs with Google adsense. I think I am missing something here.