by trimmy
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I am trying to run an image hosting site, and I am wondering, what is the best way to promote/monetize the site? What non-adult CPM networks can be used with a site like this? What sort of traffic goals are reasonable? I get ~20k hits per day now, but I know i need more.

Any tips?

Thanks!
#hosting #image
  • Profile picture of the author dubhdara
    I've used image hosts for about 5 years now (photobucket mainly, but a couple of others at times). I've never bought anything from them.

    Tough in some ways - I think people using the hosting are unlikely to do much buying. It seems selling ad space would be better.

    But please wait for someone who knows what they are talking about replies
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  • Profile picture of the author trimmy
    I am currently using CPM ad networks, but I'm wondering what would be the best to use that would accept such a site (preferably non-adult)? Casale rejected me, as did adbrite, since they don't like image hosts. I'm not trying to sell the service, just get people to use it and get revenue from advertisers :-)

    I thnik avoiding pop-ups is good for getting people to use it, but are there any decently paying CPM banners that would accept my site?
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    Would the CCBill affiliate program maybe be a viable option for me?
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    There are many many non-adult CPA networks and Affiliate Networks you could be using. First and foremost do your research, you have 20k visitors a day ?

    This is some nice traffic but what are they doing on the site ?
    What type of kind of images are being uploaded ?

    Paying attention to what your members and visitors are doing should tell you exactly what type of ads to show. For example if you have a large number of cat and dog images uploaded by members then you know you have animal lovers, so you grab up some CPA offers or Affiliate links for products/services that have to do with cats and dogs...

    By displaying these ads on related pages it will help increase your conversions ..

    James
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    What networks would you recommend?
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