Is This the End of Adsense?

With the switch from CPC to CPM, it really feels like we’re witnessing the downfall of Adsense. The sheer number of site owners complaining about declining earnings is unlike anything I’ve seen before. Google’s decision seems driven purely by corporate greed—they didn’t even warn publishers about how significantly this change would impact revenue.

It’s hard not to believe that Google knew the fallout this would cause. They didn’t prioritize the publishers who built their platform; they prioritized their bottom line. I’ve seen so many heartbreaking stories across social media of people struggling because of these changes. Adsense used to be a lifeline for so many, and now it feels like they’re just randomly messing with people’s livelihoods.

This wasn’t just a bad idea—it was a reckless one. Honestly, it feels like it’s time for publishers to take a stand. What do you all think?

 

Google is now a monopoly. It has everything, especially now that with artificial intelligence, users will no longer be logged into the site. Even if publishers stand up, they have nothing to do. Here, Google itself brought me traffic and then imposed restrictions on ad serving.

 

These corporations don't care about you. Might as well write them a letter and throw it in a fire. I can't even list all the times this stuff has happened in the 20 years I've been doing it.

 

The way I see it, Google's move isn’t shocking. They’re a massive company, and their main game is making money for themselves. When you dominate a market like they do, it’s easy to push changes that benefit your bottom line, even if it leaves the rest of us scrambling. But here’s the thing: big corporations have been pulling this kind of move forever. They prioritize their shareholders, not us.

That said, while it might feel like fighting back is hopeless, there’s always room to adapt. Depending solely on AdSense was always a bit risky, and now this is our nudge (or shove) to diversify. Maybe it’s time to explore other ad networks, build direct sponsorship deals, or even monetize differently with subscription models, digital products, or affiliate marketing. The game is changing, but we’ve gotta change with it.

Sure, we can vent (and we should!), but sitting still won’t fix the situation. It’s not about beating Google—it’s about staying ahead of the curve, even if that means leaving them in the dust eventually.

 

To be honest It's heart breaking for me, I was just getting my few hundreds view per day that this start to happen, IDK to continue my website or not, but things doesn't go on our way.

 

Your point is very accurate — many publishers have felt a significant impact from the shift to CPM, and it raises serious concerns. Adsense was indeed a major source of income for many, and now it seems like the platform is losing trust. Perhaps it’s time to explore alternatives or rethink monetization strategies

 

Maybe I've simply not been looking in the right places, but somehow hearing the term "AdSense" feels like a bit of a blast from the past... I don't generally hear all that much about it nowadays.

Is there a good alternative platform that people use?

 

If you have good traffic, with CPM you can earn even more than with CPC

 

People have sought alternatives before and google would just buy them up.

 

I'm surprised it took them this long. Why did they need all those little blogs and sites in the first place? They never were their lion's share. Now, I empathize with the people that have lost their income, but that gravy train would've ended some day anyway. It was just a matter of time. The strong ones will adapt. The weak ones will find something else to do.

 

It's all part of the monetization learning curve. Adsense is bottom of the food chain (in my humble opinion) and should only ever be treated as ancillary income. Anyone depending on Adsense revenue to put bread on the table is walking a tightrope.

 

Really what do we need small websites for anymore anyway, everyone spends most of their time on social media. I mean, we are posting on a forum that that is part of websites that are dead anyway.

 

You’ll need to increase your traffic and you’ll do just fine with Adsense. Cpm is cost per impression.

so the more page views your site has, the more you’ll earn.

 

Google and failure are two opposite words. I think it is Google that imposes conditions on the Internet. Perhaps in the long run, a powerful alternative can be effective.

 

I haven't felt the impact yet, but I can totally see why so many are frustrated. The switch to CPM definitely feels like a hit for many publishers, especially those who relied on Adsense as a stable source of income. It’s tough when companies seem to prioritize their profits over the people who helped them grow. Maybe it's time to look for other options or at least push for more transparency in these changes.

 

Yeah, the switch has definitely hit publishers hard. Feels like Google is prioritizing their profits over the creators who helped build the platform. Maybe it’s time to start exploring alternative ad networks or other monetization strategies—have you looked into MGID, Ezoic, or Mediavine?

 

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It’s bad, no doubt, but this should be a wake-up call for everyone relying only on Adsense. There are other ways to monetize—direct sponsorships, affiliate marketing, even premium content. Time to pivot