Never Rely On Just One Income Stream, So Then...

never rely on just one income stream is a statement I have seen many times from many people here when advising people that have been banned or people who simply want to earn more. So the question is, what other income stream/sources do you use and have? Lets get a list of possible options going here and since I am new to this world, i cant share any because the only source I use is Adsense, but what about you?

 

I have tried a few affiliates with a lack of success. Everyone feels their product is the hottest thing going but the truth is alot of affilliate products or services just dont sell.

I have had a good amount of success selling local and regional ads, although my situation is unlike a lot of sites.

Bartering is another tool, sometimes a site owner can deal to get promotions, products or services if you find the right people.

One thing that has helped me is to build and maintain a network of business partners. Sometimes that means doing a little promotional work for them, and the favorite is usally returned in some non-cash way.

 

E-gold paid to click and read, Auto Surf systems, but I don't use them, I own them lol .

 

bumping this to the top..

 

Lots of ways to diversify. Here are a few:

Azoogle (contextual ads)
Adbrite (contextual ads)
Commission Junction (affiliate programs)
Valueclick (was Fastclick) (ads)

I don't use all of them though.

 

Value click is a good option.

 

AdBrite is not (contextual ads) right ?

 

For UK webmasters :

Afilliate Window

and

Tradedoubler

offer a wide range of affiliate options, including some nice commissions on Mobile Phone contract sales.

I'm looking for a decent contextual text-ad alternative to Adsense that pays in UK funds. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Can you use valueclick with adsense on same page? or what other revenue programs can you use on same page with adsense other than affiliate programs such as amazon ,etc?

Ed

 

Contact advertisers in your niche and ask if they want to advertise for a specified price per day

 

That sounds like an excellent idea amedno1, Have you tried it before?

Ed

 

I hate to further inflate his ego but shoemoney's blog http://www.shoemoney.com/ is probably the best place to learn about how to diversify your web revenues.

Shoemoney rocks.

-jay

 

whats the best option for an adult content website.

You know, like porn (shhhhhh)

 

CJ is a great source of income for me
YPN also has potential, and if they ever get more than 7 advertisers it would probably be better than Adsense..
Not to badmouth Adbrite, but i tried it, and it just didnt work out for me..

 

Using TLA now as second source besides Adsense. I did try Adbrite but it just plain sucked.

- MENJ

 

Become a freelancer. The Internet is a huge market for those who are looking to work for others. Instead of just being a webmaster, work for other webmasters as well. Here are a list of things you could do freelance online:

Web design, computer animation, programming, writing, directory submissions, link building, acting, photograpy, and advertising. This is just a small list of the different ways you can make money. You don't need to have an elaborate education. All you need to do is show you're proficient in the field you are going in.

I'am using a technique that I call "selective education." Pick a subject that you're interested in, and then attend your local community college or university to take some classes in it. You don't nee to pursue a degree unless you want to. Once you have become skilled in the subject, you can come to places like Digital Point and advertise your services.

If the price is right, people will buy. I think it is unwise to get a big fancy degree from some college, because you may scare people out of hiring you do to the costs involved. Just get a solid proficiency, and become a freelancer.

The biggest problem with being a freelancer is that you are only paid for the work you do, but that is no big deal. Just reinvest your money into traditional investments or your own websites, and you are guaranteed to find success.

 

Those are great ideas but all quite time consuming. It may work once you have all your sites up and running and you don't have to focus too much on your own sites.