Monetizing Directly with Advertising

Advertising is by far the most popular monetization method that bloggers use. After deciding to show ads, your next decision is which type.

The most popular advertising system with bloggers is Google’s AdSense, but several other advertising system options are available, including:

• AdGenta
• Blogads
• Intela (CrispAds)
• DoubleClick
• Text Link Ads (note the warning later in this section)
• Vibrant Media (IntelliTXT)

In fact, many types and varieties of advertising exist, from banners to links to textual ads to pop-ups. It is easy to be overwhelmed and not know which to try first. The best idea is to focus your efforts on one or two types at a time and take the advice of other bloggers as to what is working for them.