which are the best PPC networks?

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Hi fellows,

I was wondering what PPC networks are still out there that are decent. I haven't used a PPC network in 4 or 5 years I believe, and many have probably changed since then.

Back then, I knew of quite a few such networks, and I even used some of them (Adwords, Bidvertiser, 7search, Infolinks, and LookSmart), and if I remember correctly I only got results with Adwords (duh!) and.... Infolinks.

Anyway, as I said I've stayed away from these networks lately since Google "closed" my Adwords accounts, and I'd like to get back into PPC as it really is the fastest way to make money online, and I need some quick cash. I am pretty sick and tired of SEO that changes more frequently than I change my socks...

As I was saying... I've used some PPC networks in the past so I'm not totally strange of how they work, and what the risks involved with these MMO methods are. I just don't know which networks are still available, and which produce decent results. I'm not interested in Adwords cause they've become too picky and too stringent on the rules you need to follow in order to make quick and easy dough with their service. Also, some of these networks have gone out of business, or morphed into something else (example: LookSmart is now a..... search engine??)

So yeah, no Adwords, no LookSmart, and no Bidvertiser (I have my reasons not to like Bidvertiser). But, anything else is welcome as long as they produce results. What have you guys and gals been using with much success? MSN AdCenter anyone? Miva? Something else?

Also, do you know of any valid vouchers/coupons for these networks that I could use? Please recommend something good if it's not too much trouble!

Thanks!
#pay per click/search engine marketing (ppc/sem) #networks #ppc
  • Primarily CPC AND/OR Text Based/Contextual Ad Networks in my view
    • Google AdSense
    • Yahoo! Publisher Network
    • AdForce
    • AdHearUs
    • AdKnowledge
    • AdSonar
    • Affiliate Sensor
    • All Clicks
    • AllFeeds
    • BannerBoxes
    • BClick
    • BidClix
    • Bidvertiser
    • CBprosense
    • Clicksor
    • ExpoActive
    • IndustryBrains
    • Mirago
    • Miva
    • Nixxie
    • One Monkey
    • Oxado
    • TargetPoint
    • Textads Dot Biz
    • TextWise
    • Text Link Ads
    • Vibrant Media
    • WebAdvertising.ca
    • AdBright


    you can check all the networks. but i love only few among them
    infolinks
    adwords
    chitika
    Media.net Ads
    is my preferable area
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    • Thanks! I will take a look at all of them.

      Oh, Adsense is not a CPC network. Still, thanks for the comprehensive list

    • Just as important, you should find out about their ads’ conversion rate. Finally, there’s also the average click pricing to consider
  • I think you should post this question at this topic: Pay Per Click/Search Engine Marketing (PPC/SEM)

    Btw Google Adwords is the best PPC network for those who got some PPC skills. Bing Ads is good for starter
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    • Oops, my bad!

      Should I recreate this exact same thread in the PPC sub-forum, or how doe this work?

      Also, what do you mean by "Bing Ads is good for starter"? By "good" you mean easy? Or cheap? Or both? What about the conversions? I am aware that being a smaller SE than Google I will see less traffic, and I'm fine with it. But, what about the conversions? At the end of the day this is all that matters when doing PPC.

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  • Monere, i find this very strange, your country not being in their list... Nevertheless the market share of Bing in Eastern Europe is very small, so you wouldn't get any positive results.
    I suggest to try AdWords with a coupon, but be sure to read a lot before you begin. You can end up loosing a lot of money.
    Facebook as well is a good resource depending on the traffic you need.
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    • Well, I found that strange too, but it's true

      As for the market share, it doesn't matter cause I would promote English products (probably CPA offers) which would cater to English speaking audiences, such as USA, UK, Australia, etc. But it doesn't matter now cause I gave up on Bing Ads.

      There's plenty others networks that are worth looking into, at least at a first glance. And I know from experience that Infolinks for example worked for me in the past, both as publisher and advertiser. I got a few payments from Infolinks several years ago when I was a publisher, and I also made a couple of sales, too, as an advertiser. And there's also 7search, Miva, Advertise.com and many others that I've heard good things about, which I will look into.

      As for Adwords, yeah, I know they're a bottomless sack when it comes to costs (I've been managing the Adwords account for the company I worked for this year, so I know what to expect).

      But thanks for the tips

      Oh, I almost forgot: Facebook. Is it worth my time? I've heard that the traffic is pretty awful when it comes to conversions, especially in some niches (business, and arts, if I remember correctly) and I've never been into FB anyway. So I'm wondering if it's newbie friendly (the PPC aspect of it I mean) and whether I should get into it, or focus on other networks. Any usggestion?

  • I use Adwork. It was one that allowed me to start without a phone call and that is why I chose it. So far I like it, although I do not get too many conversions.
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    • A google search on "adwork" returned the following:

      adworkmedia.com
      adworks.com
      adworks.att.com
      adworks.net
      adwork.com

      Which one are you exactly speaking about? Very confused here


  • You can try here Google Adwords. You can rely on Google Adwords. I already used some PPC network like Bidvertiser, 7search, Infolinks, and LookSmart. Google Adwords is boss.
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    • Yeah, google adwords is boss.... at taking your money and imposing insane rules.

      No thanks.

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  • Very useful tips posted by fellow warriors.

    Hey mate! I'm currently using bing ads and My ROI is not very good but its good to pay you your bills and all. I usually promote clickbank and cpa offers.
    In the past I used 7search also which delivered me not very good result but its also not burned by whole money by using 7search you can easliy get conversions with freebies offers.
    I hope above information helps a bit.

    thanks
  • Bing and Google.
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