AdSense -- do any other company's compare?

[MerlinK]

I've been using AdSense lately, however, my CPM has been dropping dramatically -- almost in half, because the advertisers, I assume, are lessening their bids as the get nearer to their monthly budget.

Does anybody know of another company which provides "psychic" contextual ads like AdSense? Perhaps they offer a better revenue share?

Any comments, thoughts, similar experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Merlin

[David G]

A high percentage of publishers report having their adsense declining greatly (50% or more reductions in EPC have been common it seems) since approx the end of January (and still ongoing). G seems to have made some major changes resulting in large EPC declines for many.

Unfortunately G really has no serious competition, IMO. Perhaps 1 day Yahoo or MSN may offer a similar program but don't hold your breath.

[MerlinK]

A high percentage of publishers report having their adsense declining greatly (50% or more reductions in EPC have been common it seems) since approx the end of January (and still ongoing). G seems to have made some major changes resulting in large EPC declines for many.

Unfortunately G really has no serious competition, IMO. Perhaps 1 day Yahoo or MSN may offer a similar program but don't hold your breath.

Well, just a few days ago, it was double what it is now -- is it going to halve again in another few days? This is ridiculous.

Is there anyway to call AdSense?

Thanks,
Merlin

[lz83ny]

You can email them.

[DeCal]

In the UK, Mirago and Espotting offer a similar sort of thing to adsense but you can actually select the ads that are displayed, meaning that you are more in control of the click price.

I'm sure that one day soon Overture and possibly the new MSN program will release an AdSense style system.

We all live in hope.............

[BLazeD]

Just my 2 cents - mine has halved also - not good!

[DeCal]

I think part of the reason is that Google changed things around mid January and kicked off a lot of advertisiers. They now only allow 1 advertising per destination url and then the merchant to advertise aswell.

This may take a while for the affiliate to get landing pages built and back online.

My 2 cents worth.

Dean

[David G]

:huh:

I think part of the reason is that Google changed things around mid January and kicked off a lot of advertisiers. They now only allow 1 advertising per destination url and then the merchant to advertise aswell.

This may take a while for the affiliate to get landing pages built and back online. My 2 cents worth. Dean

Are you referring to adwords or adsense? Do not understand what you are saying :huh: Some people do not realize they are totally different programs.

[ParkQuick.com]

I don't think they are totally different. AdWords is where the AdSense ads come from.

:huh:

Are you referring to adwords or adsense? Do not understand what you are saying :huh: Some people do not realize they are totally different programs.

[MerlinK]

I don't think they are totally different. AdWords is where the AdSense ads come from.

healingsites,

you're right. AdWords fuel the AdSense program by providing ads.

-Merlin

[BLazeD]

Yesterday for one site

Clicks: 227
Earnings: $13.93

:(

[z482493]

A lot of 3-cent clicks on my sites since this month.... :disappoin :disappoin

[ForumDomains]

Low, low CPC during last 30 days on our sites too.
Click values dropped many times. :emba:
It is time to look for an alternative to AdSense!

[David]

Low, low CPC during last 30 days on our sites too.
Click values dropped many times. :emba:
It is time to look for an alternative to AdSense!

if you get a lot... A LOT... of traffic try overture.

[Zinc]

Yesterday for one site

Clicks: 227
Earnings: $13.93

:(

I think you'll find that Google is paying less per click since floating the company, I guess keeping the profits up and the shareholders happy is their main priority. My earnings have dropped off by 65% since December '04 :(

[biggedon]

Hi

I came across "azoogleads.com" the other day.

perhaps someone can check it out!