On the post I published previously about alternative ways to monetize your blog apart from Google Ads, I did list some alternative advertisers you can use but didn’t take an in-depth look at each of them one after the other. To say the fact, the easiest way to monetize your blog is through Google Adsense but almost everyday, new bloggers get their account disapproved and those who are already in the program get their account suspended based on different grounds.
A friend whose account got suspended almost stopped blogging because it was like getting his hopes dashed. After a while, he decided to pick up the broken pieces of his blogging dreams and move on. Even when all requirements are met, lots of bloggers still find it hard getting into the program and even when they finally get approved, getting suspended in no time is what we always see though they may not be involved in any kind of click fraud.
I’m Sick of Google Adsense! Are there Alternatives?
If you’re asking this question, the answer is “Yes!” I do not guarantee their CPC is going to be as high as google adense but they do pay. As a matter of fact, some of them do pay high.
1. Addynamo
The reason this is on top of the list is because I have a first hand experience with them and the CPC isn’t that bad. I run a music search engine site and you can’t run Google ads on that except you want to get your account suspended. Anyway, Addynamo is cool and I sometimes get $0.50 per click. The payout is only $20 and you can get your money through paypal.
The only problem I have with them is the way they advertise their program on your blog when they’ve got no ads to serve and it takes a very long time before real ads start showing on your blog. People say Addynamo doesn’t have many advertisers, but i can tell you that they are getting more by the day
2. Adbrite
I first signed up with them before choosing Addynamo but had to leave because they do not pay through Paypal. Adbrite is a trusted name in contextual advertising and it’s been said to be a major alternative to Google Adsense. The default payout is $100 but you can set it to any amount above $5. payment is only by cheque last time I checked.
3. Chitika
If you wish to run a different ad platform on your blog alongside Google Adsense, you should consider choosing Chitika. It complies with Adsense policies and they offer great contextual ads based on users’ search query and this gives you a high CPM. The minimum payout is $10 and it’s either by check or Paypal.
4. Buysellads
Buysellads is an online advertising platform that brings publishers and advertisers together directly and this advertising platform allows advertisers to choose which website to display ads on based on the site content and advertisers budget. Lots of bloggers with good traffic are earning big with them but they charge 25% of your earning for the service they offer. You can withdraw through Paypal, cheque or bank wire transfer and the minimum payout is 50$.
5. Infolinks
Infolinks offers in-text ads and and it’s the best in this aspect. The in-text ad is unobtrusive and you can as well use it along with Google Adsense. Minimum payment is 50$ for Paypal and debit cards and 300$ for bank wire transfer.
6. Kontera
Just like Infolinks, Kontera offers in-text advertising and it won’t take up any space on your blog. It turns keywords to ads and you can use it along with any other contextual advertising platform you use. You get paid by Paypal or cheque and the minimum payout is 50$.
7. Bidvertiser
Bidvertiser works a bit differently from others. It allows publishers to sell ad space directly to advertisers with the highest bidder. Setting up your This gives you some control and the minimum payout is just $10
8. Clicksor
Clicksor is a major alternative to Google Adsense offering contextual ads based on your site content. You’re paid 60% of what advertisers. They offer in-text ads, text banners, image banners and even popup-unders. The choice is yours and the minimum payout is $50 through Paypal or check.
9. Adstract
Adstract is a global video-based advertising network that specializes in video ads, video distribution and monetization. It’s been around for a while, 2005 I think. The minimum payout is $100 through Paypal or check.
10. Luminate
This is very different from others and it’s ideal for you if you use lots of images on your blog. It notes the keywords that have been tagged with your image and displays relevant ads.The minimum payout is $10 which can either be through PayPal or Standard Cheque.
It’s a pretty long list an the one you use is up to you. Do you have more to add to the list? Which one have you tried and what has your experience been like?
Hey Don I would advice that you remove bidvertiser from there. I don’t know much about others,but bidvertiser is a big scam.
The last time I used it was 2009 but removed it then because users had to fill a captcha form before seeing ads. I heard they’ve changed over the years.
how come it’s a scam? Sharing your experience will be highly appreciated, Kamal.
Very very nice list there. You can include http://www.kontextua.com, it’s like infolinks but pays you more.
With Kontextura all the links open in a new window when someone gives a click on it. By the way don, how can I make only Anddynamo ads open in a new window??
Infolinks suck, Kontextura is all the way much better, lol.
Links opening in a new tab is actually a plus, you won’t be driving your visitors away. Thanks for the addition, Antonella.
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nice list
I have used clicksor. They pay the best but i hate their ads because they float anywhere in your page and gives poor looks on less resolution as most of your side bar hides beneath their ad,
I m using bidvertiser and Adbrite…they are 10 times slower than adsense in earnings 
And Now being kicked by Adsense
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And as far as clicksor is concerned… i think its similar to infolinks…it drives away more traffic than it brings
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Sounds like contextual ads is a lot better than in-text ads then, at least, in reducing bounce rate. Addynamo is preferable since my CPC sometimes hit $0.50 at times.
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Great Post, Bro
Thanks, bro. Hope you found useful.
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Yeah! Thanks
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Nice post DC, Used chitika early this year before getting approved to Google Adsense, their cpc is good but i hate their ads.
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this is a very good post. but you could have arranged it according to their order of quality. i mean from the best to the least. thanx
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Cool list up there bro, since Google Adsense is yet to approve me, I’m now managing with Addynamo, I kinda like them coz they pay directly to my bank in Naira, but their CPC is very low. Was just wondering if the pay would have been higher if I had chose to get payments in dollar via PayPal.
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Addynamo pays directly to Nigerian bank accounts? I didn’t know! I prefer paypal payment though.
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wow!! thanks for writing this!
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I am saying them a scam not for not paying but for shaving clicks. One of my blog got good traffic but bidvertiser showed a lot less impressions and lot less clicks.
Luminate, looks great! Actually I really liked the idea, monetizing your blog with images is a great idea.
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That was so awesome and loaded post although i personally like infolinks
Thanks DC, Can you please add some ad networks or any earning website that pay via Skrill (MoneyBookers) ? Because I don’t have PayPal (not supported in my country..)
I don’t know any, Adbellah. Paypal isn’t supported in my country as well but I found a way to open and verify it – Open and Verify Your Paypal Account in Nigeria and Unsupported Countries
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Very informative info there. Addynamo is cool. I signed up few weeks back and place their ads on the mobile version of my blog. So far, the earning is making sense and hopefully, will be receiving my first payment this week.
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but addynamo pay per click is low
Yes, its rather low compared to Adesense but still, its a good alternative
great list of adsense competitors but i think no one can pay much as adsense pays. I agree with this http://www.ideaformoney.com/high-paying-best-google-adsense-alternatives.html according to best paying list. What you say?
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After Google adsense I will prefer for Adbrite. Because their look and feel are just like google adsense.
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I think they’re a bit strict when it comes to accepting sites into their program, isn’t it?
adstract is the one which i prefer…!
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thanks for sharing..im gonna try the others for my website
How about AdsHitz? Good or scam? By the way, Hello
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Good post, You can try this: http://www.FTVSpace.com
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hello Don thank you so much for such a wonderful was actually looking for an alternative to Google Adsense when i came across your post, my wibsite have been under review by Google Adsense for months now, do you think that they will still approve my site? am really confuse. thanks
helo, i am really impress to hear all tis, but can you tell me how much this sites re paying per click
Nice post, its really good to know that i have a list of ad companies to choose from. Thanks
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thanks for reviews ten best alternative of Google Adsense. I have been placing Chitika ads to my blog and getting nice revenue. You can see the ads on my blog http://Googma.blogspot.com
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Hi Miz ! There is no gurantee ! Either it can be disapproved. Because of my account http://Googma.blogspot.com has disapproved after one month of review time and i joined with Chitika Ads. You can work Chitika and Google Adsense or Linkpro at the same and and same post.
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Wonderful complilation. Google adsense since to cause a heck of headache to get approval. Well, I think I’d try out addynamo. Qadabra is also another wonderful program I’d recommend to your readers.
THANKS DON YOUR POST IS REALLY OF GREAT HELP TO ME …………………….KEEP IT UP
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thanks for this adsense alternatives i appreciate and i love reading your blog post
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The article talks about alternative and an alternative cannot be compare to d real Ads. Google ads really sucks but to get approve is the sceen behind d scenerio
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