I got an email a few days back telling me I needed link my Adsense account to my Google Affiliate Network account before some expiration date. To be honest I was unaware I even had a an account with them. It must be very old and something I never used. I assume it was with DoubleClick but I cannot remember ever actually using their services.
I figure it was wort investigating so I tracked down a new password and logged into the account for the first time today. the interface is smooth and at first glance there were lots of advertisers. I had a Commission Junction account that was actually deleted for lack of use. I had some old banners out there that were deadlinked and I figure what better time to clean up some old ads than now.
I’m moving over to the Google Affiliate Network for all my banner advertisements and and I’ll probably even test some ads out in new places on many of my sites. I have a few dozen sites which have little to no advertising on them and it’s about time I monetize them.
I also have a Linkshare account which brings in some pretty crappy returns. I made some money there a couple years back but my performance with their programs has been weak the last two years. I avoided dealing with it and considered much of it to be a result of economic slowdown and a general lack of ecommerce being driven by banners. I’ve never liked banner ads and the fact I rarely click on them seems to make me think no one else ever clicks on them either.
I’ll keep everyone posted on my transition to Google Affiliate Network from Linkshare and Commission Junction. I would love any advice you may have on how to achive best performance with their program and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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