Google Sucks! Let's find something better than Adsense and Adwords!

I have been waiting a month.

Yahoo is good but prices are creeping up MSN is still cheap but low volume.
I am just starting CPV.

I'd still use the G content with images....If they would EVER get approved.

I think banner ads may be the way to go

Actually Ralf, it's always been like this with Google - it might seem like it happens more often these days, but that's because so many more people use them than ever before.

For Adsense, there are plenty of similar alternatives like the Yahoo Publisher's Network and other options like CPA and even Affiliate products.

On the Adwords side though, even though there are alternatives, I'm not too sure any of them have anywhere near the reach of Adwords.

Honestly, Independent Media Buys have been extremely profitable for me.

You might find something "better" as in service, but you certainly won't find anything bigger and with such a massive pool of advertisers and users. That is why people stick with Google despite any negatives (nothing wrong with using other services at the same time though).

That's what I hear but a bad move and you can lose a ton of cash. Also pretty pricey to get things going from what I hear.

Christian,

Depends a lot on the market and budget, but yes it can be.

I run nothing but 5-7 cent max cpc on all my campaigns. I run about 5 ads for a few days with about 6 keywords in each ad some broad some not mixed up and after a few days I consolidate down to 2 ads with the best performing highest quality scored ones and keep that running for a couple weeks. No problems staying in that 5-7cent max cpc range.

A couple of other things - I find it hard to believe that Adsense accounts are shut down for "No Reason"...it makes no sense for them to arbitrarily terminate accounts generating revenue for them.

While I am sure that, like any large company, mistakes do get made, I'll bet you dollars to donuts that in the majority of cases you'll find all sorts of TOS violations/fraud taking place, despite the cries of "I'm innocent".

As far as them getting more expensive, its because the more folks using them, the more competitive each keyword potentially becomes.

Who are Google's real customers? The advertisers - and in so far as not caring about them, their diligence in identifying and terminating accounts that defraud advertisers demonstrates the opposite.

Those promoting Adsense are NOT their customers - they're affiliates, paid for their efforts. Google does provide the tools, support and other information for Adsense promoters to get the biggest bang for their buck.

Google is in business to make money just like the rest of us. They also do what they need to do to protect themselves and remain profitable [especially for their shareholders], just as any of us would do.

That's not to suggest there aren't good alternatives out there that might be more effective for different business models, but all things considered, I don't think Google just outright "Sucks".

Yes I to would like to know more about facebook advertising. Sounds interesting.

i have an ad on content "pending review" for almost two weeks now The target site is pretty high quality, not some spammy trash. Sometimes you can just shake your head.

I'm definitely going to have to say clicksor is my #1 choice of alternatives so far.