Adsense ads with Times New Roman and Comic Sans fonts
June 24, 2008
Tired of the usual Arial font for Google Adsense ads?
The wait is over. Adsense is now experimenting with ads using Times New Roman and Comic Sans fonts.
50% increase in Google Adsense earnings
June 11, 2008
Back in March, I asked whether your Google Adsense income is decreasing. At that time, my earnings dropped by as much as 30% compared to the best earning month. I pointed out several factors that could have caused the drop but, until now, I have not really identified what really caused it.
The good news, though, is that last month saw one of the best highs of my Google Adsense income. From April to May, earnings increased by 50% although traffic and site visitors increased by only 15%. I have not seen this income figure since Google slapped our blog with a PageRank penalty back in October 2007.
What caused this? Honestly, I don’t know. But like before, here are some guesses.
Electronic Funds Transfer of Google Adsense earnings in the Philippines?
May 31, 2008
Google Adsense recently announced that publishers in Hungary and Hong Kong are now able to receive their Adsense earnings via Electronic Fund Transfer or EFT. Through EFT, earnings are deposited directly to the publisher’s bank account in his country. Payments are made in the local currency and converted using the exchange rate at the time of the payment.
EFT definitely saves one’s time especially if the publisher’s current mode of payment is checks, which arrive several weeks later. In the Philippines, publishers can be paid via Western Union but the hassle of visiting a WU branch will be gone if EFT is to be implemented.
Cannot enter Google Adsense PIN
May 28, 2008
A few people have noted in the Comments section of our Google Adsense PIN FAQ article that although they have already received their Google Adsense PIN, they are still not able to enter it because they couldn’t find the link inside their accounts to enter it.
Normally, you can enter your Adsense PIN by going to My Account > Payment History > Please enter your PIN.
A screenshot of where you can find this in your account is shown below.
What ‘Third-Party Ads’ means for Google Adsense publishers
May 23, 2008
If you are a Google Adsense publisher, you probably have already received Google’s email about Third Party Ads:
We’re happy to announce that the Google content network now
accepts display ads served from qualified third-party vendors.
During this initial release, only ads in English are eligible,
although we look forward to offering more options in the future.By accepting third-party ads, we can attract a greater variety of
advertising on the Google content network, which we believe will
result over time in increased revenue for publishers and more
relevant advertising for end users.
What this means is that Google has opened its content network and can now accept ads from qualified third party vendors. Some of the identified third party tracking vendors include DoubleClick DFA, Mediaplex/ValueClick, Eyeblaster, EyeWonder, Interpolls, Pointroll, Unicast, Dynamic Logic/Safecount, Factor TG, IAG, and InsightExpress.
Many large, top-brand advertisers use third parties to create and manage their ad campaigns. By accepting ads from these third parties, the Google ad inventory is expected to increase — ultimately translating to more ad earnings for Adsense publishers.
New Adsense rule: No ads below misleading post titles
March 28, 2008
Google Adsense announced an update today regarding new rules regarding the proper way of showing ads.
The first one referred to advertisements placed under a title that may mislead visitors, while the second reiterated Adsense’s rule on ads that look very similar to website links.
The new rules are as follows.
Google Adsense stickers for FREE!
March 21, 2008
For the uber-geek who want to flaunt their love for everything Google, here’s something you can add to your collection: Google Adsense stickers!
Our favorite money-making program is giving away free stickers and you can have it even if you’re from outside North America. The stickers are designed for laptops, but they can also be placed on mugs, skateboards, notebook, fridge, your car, almost anywhere!
Here’s a sample of those stickers.
Decreasing Google Adsense income?
March 5, 2008
Several website owners are reportedly seeing a decline in their income from Google Adsense in the past months. A discussion over at WebmasterWorld got webmasters talking about the phenomenon and what supposedly is causing it.
We are also seeing that decreasing trend here in the site, albeit not consistently from month to month. Our monthly average income now is just barely half of the $1,800+ one-month all-time high income earned in June 2007.
In December last year, income dropped by 30% from the previous month. We don’t know what triggered this but we’re thinking the shrinking of clickable areas in Adsense ads and the PageRank penalty slapped on the site might be the culprit.
Fortunately, Adsense earnings reverted to its normal level in January 2008 but in February, income is back again in the same level as December 2007. Daily earnings during the first days of March this year are increasing but still nowhere close to the pre-December figures.
Why are Adsense earnings on a decline?
Western Union Gold Card perks and privileges
January 13, 2008
Here’s one more reason to use Western Union especially if you are a Google Adsense publisher: the Western Union Gold Card rewards program.
The Western Union Gold Card is simply a loyalty card very similar to SM’s Advantage Card or National Book Store’s Laking National Card. Presentation of the Card entitles the holder automatic discounts and privileges at partner establishments.
The basic benefits of the Western Union Gold Card are:
- 7% discount on any Air Philippines fare;
- 15% discount on hair and facial services at David’s Salon;
- Free gift item on a minimum purchase of P125 at HBC;
- 5% discount on all Goldilocks cakes;
- $5 discount on all international outbound transactions at DHL
Google scraps Adsense Referrals units in some countries
January 9, 2008
Bad news for Google Adsense publishers located outside North America, Latin America, or Japan: you cannot earn commissions anymore if you refer someone to the Google Adsense program.
Google announced that it is retiring its Referrals units that promote Adsense. The company cited that it did not perform as expected in regions outside the three mentioned.
