Ver low CTR on adsense

KristofSX · 08-16-2011, 08:49 AM

Hey all!
I have steady traffic - around 500 uv daily, the site is cool,layout is nice and clean, and the content is demanding (Iphone related) , but
my CTR is 0.15% ....
any tips?
should I change the whole theme?

BillBert · 08-16-2011, 08:57 AM

If you could show me your URL, I may be able to give you some ideas...

Will

JoshuaG · 08-16-2011, 09:29 AM

Without looking at the site we can only guess what could improve it.

ie: You could try putting some ads above the fold...unless they already are...

mrgood · 08-16-2011, 09:36 AM

I have the same AdSense issue, with the site in my signature. My CTR is only 0.7%, and I've tried different placements, but no success...

avatar9812 · 08-16-2011, 09:54 AM

They are too many things which user can click on in the same area, try to clean it up a little.

bigcaveman · 08-16-2011, 10:03 AM

There are a lot of variables that can affect your click through rate. Without actually seeing your site, here is what I would do.

Make sure you are using 3 ad blocks in different positions.Try moving your adsense ads around. Every couple of days move them into a different position.
Here is a link to the google heat map Where should I place Google ads on my pages? - AdSense Help

I have also found that plain layouts get better click through rates. Using fancy layouts with a lot of distractions is probably not a good idea. Remember, you want them to focus on your ads and nothing else.

Make sure your ads are blue and the text is black. People automatically associate blue with links that they can click.

This is very basic information, but it is a good place to start. Let me know if this helps you out or not.

Andrew S · 08-16-2011, 10:44 AM

Tip: Look at the google adsense heatmap. This will probably help you.

bigcat1967 · 08-16-2011, 10:51 AM

I'm at 1.5% - not great - but I do realize that the more traffic - the more I'll make. Basic stats...

xylement · 08-16-2011, 06:46 PM

Try using adsense optimize theme? liek clickbump, ctr or etc...

Tom Albas · 08-17-2011, 06:07 AM

The only reason that CTR is important at all is that the better your click thru rate is, the less it costs to maintain a higher placing ad..Google lowers the price per click for higher performing ads. They do this because their job is to offer the most relevant search results and if an ad is performing well with a higher CTR are deemed as more relevant,

kumarabhi · 08-17-2011, 06:09 AM

Use high paying keywords and get traffic from USA it will increase automatically

08-16-2011, 08:49 AM	#1
KristofSX Spartan Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 99 Thanks: 29 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Contact Info	Ver low CTR on adsense Hey all! I have steady traffic - around 500 uv daily, the site is cool,layout is nice and clean, and the content is demanding (Iphone related) , but my CTR is 0.15% .... any tips? should I change the whole theme?
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08-16-2011, 08:57 AM	#2
BillBert Will Roberts War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Detroit Posts: 108 Thanks: 21 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense If you could show me your URL, I may be able to give you some ideas... Will

08-16-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
JoshuaG AdSense Realist War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 751 Thanks: 93 Thanked 99 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense Without looking at the site we can only guess what could improve it. ie: You could try putting some ads above the fold...unless they already are...
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08-16-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
mrgood HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 141 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense I have the same AdSense issue, with the site in my signature. My CTR is only 0.7%, and I've tried different placements, but no success...
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08-16-2011, 09:54 AM	#5
avatar9812 Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 60 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense They are too many things which user can click on in the same area, try to clean it up a little.

08-16-2011, 10:03 AM	#6
bigcaveman Money Maker War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense There are a lot of variables that can affect your click through rate. Without actually seeing your site, here is what I would do. Make sure you are using 3 ad blocks in different positions.Try moving your adsense ads around. Every couple of days move them into a different position. Here is a link to the google heat map Where should I place Google ads on my pages? - AdSense Help I have also found that plain layouts get better click through rates. Using fancy layouts with a lot of distractions is probably not a good idea. Remember, you want them to focus on your ads and nothing else. Make sure your ads are blue and the text is black. People automatically associate blue with links that they can click. This is very basic information, but it is a good place to start. Let me know if this helps you out or not.

08-16-2011, 10:44 AM	#7
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bigcat1967 Senior Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,259 Thanks: 21 Thanked 54 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense I'm at 1.5% - not great - but I do realize that the more traffic - the more I'll make. Basic stats...
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08-16-2011, 06:46 PM	#9
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08-17-2011, 06:07 AM	#10
Tom Albas HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense The only reason that CTR is important at all is that the better your click thru rate is, the less it costs to maintain a higher placing ad..Google lowers the price per click for higher performing ads. They do this because their job is to offer the most relevant search results and if an ad is performing well with a higher CTR are deemed as more relevant,
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08-17-2011, 06:09 AM	#11
kumarabhi KumarAbhi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: India Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Ver low CTR on adsense Use high paying keywords and get traffic from USA it will increase automatically
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