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Asense Ad types, colors and placement

by Affiliate Ninja
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I have been testing some of my Adsense sites by changing the ad size, block type and colors. Trying to see if there is any extra money to be made with differnet ad typs.

Just wanted to ask for any opinons out there what you have done that worked well for you with the Adsense ads. I know a lot of marketers use the large block ads but I am sure there are better ideas out there.
#asense #colors #placement #types
  • Profile picture of the author jaggyjay
    This is something you're going to have to test to see what's working best for your site.

    You can split-test or rotate different ad types using php to find this out.

    I've found that on some of my pages, plain ol' text ads with link font and color that matches the page works well. Yet, on other pages of the same site - I can't beat image ads.

    TIP: When selecting Ad Sizes, the sizes that appear near the top under "Recommended" are the highest converting.
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  • Profile picture of the author jaggyjay
    You're going to have to test to see what's working best for your site. And you can split-test or rotate different ad types using php to find this out.

    I've found that on some of my pages, plain ol' text ads with link font and color that matches the page works well. Yet, on other pages of the same site - I can't beat image ads.

    TIP: When selecting Ad Sizes, the sizes that appear near the top under "Recommended" are the highest converting.
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  • Profile picture of the author lovboa
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    Unless you're getting massive traffic, a simple colour change or ad type change won't make a noticeable difference in your earnings.

    Doesn't hurt to test though. I've found that 300x250, 336x280, and 728x90 work the best.
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    • Profile picture of the author paulgl
      For general purposes, don't go crazy. I've
      seen sites that make my eyes hurt.

      Simple things are best.

      There's a reason why google has a "default"
      color palette. Use it. There's a reason why
      they tell you to use the biggest ads. Use them.
      There's a reason why they let you have 3 ad
      blocks. Use them.

      I hardly test colors. No reason. Default is the best
      there ever was across 99.9999% of the sites.

      I do make one small change. I make the link color
      0000CC. The FF is just too bright.

      White background, default green url, darker blue title.
      Never saw a single site that would not benefit from that
      combo.

      Perhaps more people would raise their CTR by using this.

      I did test placement and have my pet one.

      I do test image/text and actually found, in the long
      run, image/text is the way to go.

      After that, you need to tweak your content and visitors.

      Big, in your face ads, default colors and font, image/text,
      3 ad blocks. That's a winning combination.

      Paul
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  • Profile picture of the author Affiliate Ninja
    sorry about the extra post of this same message Warrior Forum. My computer was acting up today so excuse the other post. Admin if you would remove them.
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