Alternatives to Adsense

Many people have started using Google's AdSense program, but some find it a little too insecure or simply don't meet their own requirements for an advertising program.

Fortunately for these people, there are many alternatives to AdSense that attempt to overcome some of its drawbacks. Here's a list of the most notable of the bunch with a description about each.

AllFeeds 

AllFeeds has a large number of online advertisers to choose from. It also has many display formats to choose from. These include banners, buttons, XML feeds, DHTML pop-ups, etc. It also offers a real-time report on the status of your ad. The site will send you a check each month, provided you earn more than $25, and will carry over your earnings to the next month if you don't. Another interesting aspect of AllFeeds is that it integrates with Google AdSense, maximizing your earnings with AdSense.

MarketBanker 

MarketBanker gives you the unique ability to set the prices of your site. It also allows you to allow or reject any links that appear on your site (although AdSense itself does a very good job of this, with URL filters). There is also a stats section that will allow you to see how your site is doing. The ads are small like AdSense's and are just as easy to set up. Plus, it's free to sign up for MarketBanker.

BidClix 

BidClix is different because it pits advertisers against each other for clicks on your site, which is designed to generate the highest possible profits for your page. It also has a very large number of advertisers, which ensures that there are many people choosing your site. However, it requires more attention to site content than AdSense. Like most sites, real-time statistics are available and it is very easy to get started with this service, but it is also very flexible.

Chitika 

RealContext uses artificial intelligence to retrieve the most relevant ads for your page. Another feature makes RealContext unique. Keywords are selected based on previous paid and unpaid selections. This means that there is a constant feedback process that allows you to get more revenue from your ads. It also supports blocking certain ads, child safety filtering and many other options.

AdHearus 

AdHearus is a contextual ad provider with many features. As with AdSense, the ads are targeted but it doesn't stop there at all. The ads are very flexible, you can choose between text ads, banners, rectangles, pop-ups, pop-unders or skyscrapers. You can also display your own ads, on a rotating basis, both on your site and on other affiliate sites, making AdHearus a hybrid with conventional advertising technologies. There is a comprehensive real-time online reporting feature and, as usual with these kinds of services, it's free to get started and a breeze to use.

AffiliateSensor 

AffiliateSensor offers highly customizable ad blocks, which you can create yourself through an easy-to-use online interface. You also get real-time reports with clicks by domain, page and publisher. There is also an integration with Google AdSense, through google_alternate_ad_url, so AffiliateSensor can be used as a substitute for Google's PSAs (Public Service Ads).

Kanoodle Bright Ads 

Kanoodle's offering allows publishers to get topic or segment related ads, not the traditional keyword driven ads. The site also hand-packs publishers' sites with advertisers to ensure high revenue ads. And speaking of revenue, the amount you receive is a clear 50% of the amount Kanoodle receives for an advertiser.

TargetPoint 

TargetPoint is more geared towards content publishers. It offers full control over the appearance of ads, statistics on your overall site performance and better revenues. Registration is free and you earn a guaranteed 60% of the total revenue. You can be paid by Paypal, bank check and (most of the time) by bank transfer.

Clicksor 

Clicksor will make you earn up to 60% of the amount of money your website produces. What you get is pretty much the same as AdSense, there are targeted text ads, you can see your website's revenue in real time. You can receive money via PayPal or check every two weeks, provided you have earned more than $50. If you haven't earned that much, your earnings are carried over to the next period.

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