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Hi all,

Are all of you connected to ad affiliates and if so, which ones?  As the new year comes around the corner, just making sure I'm not missing anything.  When I first started, I setup Adsense so it didn't appear like I was selling out.  Don't want readers to think "Oh, great, he's now selling out to Ad Affiliates!"  Just want to be kosher with everyone.

Thanks!

I only use Adsense advertising and Amazon affiliate's program. I wasn't seeing results from all the others – Commissions Junction, etc….

I use direct ads and affiliate programs for products that I use like Hostgator. Other than that I don't use nay ad networks.

Thanks Crystal!  Might need to look into Amazon.  I'm experimenting with my webhost affiliate program.  Kinda like their service so giving it a try.

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff said:

The only ads I have now are Adsense, Amazon, and the links and widgets that are paid for by month. 

I used to use Adbrite as well (like Adsense), but their definition of family friendly and my readers' definition of family friendly didn't mesh (I think one of their ads was a busty blonde or burnett from Russia that said "Come and Play"…I ended up having to remove them in less than a few weeks).  I also used to have a Lending Tree affiliate widget, but it never made me anything so I took it down.

From here on out, I will only put up ads that either pay by month or by views/clicks like Adsense…no more free space to affiliates that only pay for people who sign up.  I don't want to feel the need to "push" products all the time to produce any monetary results.  (Ironic since my post today is riddled with Amazon links, but those are all products I actually bought from Amazon for Christmas presents, lol)

Thanks Mark!  Trying out my webhost company's program.  I'm guessing most people coming through already have a webhosting company.  But we'll see how it goes. 

Buy Like Buffett said:

I use direct ads and affiliate programs for products that I use like Hostgator. Other than that I don't use nay ad networks.

Thanks Dana, will look into your suggestions!

Dana – Not Made of Money said:

I agree with Crystal – I now only put up ads that pay me in views (CPM) or clicks or have paid an upfront advertiser fee.  I haven't had any success with CJ or Flex Offers, etc.  Currently I am using Adsense, direct ad sales, Lijit (CPM) and Advertising.com (CPM).  

I use Adsense and FlexOffers.  I am very close to signing up with 123LinkIt I have a conference call with them next week.

Adsense

Amazon

Commission Junction

Flexoffers

Linkshare

I think those are the main ones…

financialstudent said:

How are those of you using Amazon, CJ, Flex, etc doing revenue wise? I think I've made 17 cents from Amazon. No luck with CJ or Flex, but that's all my fault for not taking the time to get ads and links set up. I recently added Mint as an affiliate and I think it might work out better – Mint's free, a great product, and beneficial to readers. 

I would add the following:

Clickbank (similar to Linkshare, CJ or Flex Offer)

INO (investment courses)

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Credit.com (credit cards and other credit products)