A note about WordAds Earnings

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November 17, 2017

I believe there is a real enhancement in WordAds revenue. I usually receive around $3 a month. This month, October’s earnings were around $14.

I noticed an increase in traffic to my blog. However, I think this was supported by better ads performance comparing to the earlier situation. Moreover, it seems that WordPress is displaying more ads from Google AdSense program.

Please refer to my previous post: Do you display ads on your blog?

What about you, have you noticed increasing in your ads revenue?

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52 responses to “A note about WordAds Earnings”

November 17, 2017

authorsinspirations

that’s something i’ve been contemplating for a while – upgrading to a self hosting blog.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Good luck, Jina. I just want to confirm that you don’t have to upgrade to self hosting blog in order to display ads on your blog. WP.com premium user can display the ads and share the earnings with WordPress.
  
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  1. November 18, 2017
    
    authorsinspirations
    
    oh? Thank you! But is it worth it?
  2. November 18, 2017
    
    Mohamad Al Karbi
    
    Upgrading to self hosting WP doesn’t worth it in my opinion. Otherwise, if you’re talking about displaying ads on your WordPress.com blog as part of premium service, it depends on you. With more good traffic, you might get some returns. However, many, as you can see through comments here, are not willing to scarify the performance for small amount of earnings
  3. November 18, 2017
    
    authorsinspirations
    
    alright, one more – two actually: how much traffic is enough? and, i don’t want to make a living out of it, but as you might know, a $100 here in Palestine is worth something – how much is little ?
  4. November 19, 2017
    
    Mohamad Al Karbi
    
    I’m not sure about traffic amount. It depends more on the quality of the traffic. I think it counts after few months of posting with good amount of users are engaging with your contents.
    
    I don’t think you’re going to make a living out of it unless you’re selling ads yourself (different story). However, it helps in the total cost of hosting… Leaving money aside, I believe reasonable ads give more beauty to the website itself.
  5. November 19, 2017
    
    authorsinspirations
    
    thank you, Mohamad, for all the patient explanations.
November 17, 2017

Kelly MacKay

I have only had my blog for 8 months and I upgraded to Premium September. When I got a .08 of earning in I couldn’t figure out what I did to make money, I wanted to duplicated it, last month I made . 21 cents. Now I understand more traffic more money. I am happy get that traffic. cheers

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Yes, Kelly. The more traffic you receive the more earnings you get from WordAds or any other advertising medium. However, quality of traffic has its own effect too. Usually, US and Canadian traffic get the higher earnings.
  
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November 17, 2017

MichaelStephenWills

My attempted impressions jumped to 8252 from 3605 October compared to September but earnings decreased, 1.11 vs 1.33. Still, when payout is held, for good reason, until 100 is reached…. I will get the first check March 2025.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  I see your point, Michael. I was thinking so. I had stopped the ads for around two months for this reason in addition to the performance reason. Now, I noticed an enhancements in the ads performance comparing to the earlier situation. So, I think if there is no negative effect on blog’s performance, displaying ads won’t harm. However, more traffic (and the quality of traffic as I explained in other comment) are important factors.
  
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2. November 18, 2017
  
  Kelly MacKay
  
  haha that is what I was thinking too about my own. funny
  
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November 17, 2017

Roland Millward

By coincidence, I chatted to WordAds this morning. My ad impressions have been going up each month and yet payments have gone down each month! They have told me that it could be the quality of traffic and yet I have done nothing different except add more content each month and therefore more growth in traffic.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Well, I’m not sure about this situation, Roland. More traffic is good. However, they might not tell you this, I’m pretty sure that traffic from USA and Canada is the most affecting factor. I think with time and verity of topics things will get better
  
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November 17, 2017

Caroline A. Ocheng

You are definitely doing something right, keep going!

I haven’t made substantial income from WordAds; my focus was more on writing to keep the blog a float. However, I am pleasantly surprised that am making between 0-30 a month.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Thank you, Caroline. Wow, thus, you’re doing great too
  
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  1. November 18, 2017
    
    Caroline A. Ocheng
    
    Ooops, that is not right. I meant between 0 and 0.30. Terribly sorry for the misleading info.
  2. November 18, 2017
    
    Mohamad Al Karbi
    
    No worry, Caroline. I’m sure things will get better with time and more good traffic.
November 18, 2017

KathleenBDuncan

I removed ads. Even in months when I had 10K+ visitors, I was earning pennies. It’s not worth the hassle and site slow down.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Wow, Kathleen… Thousands of visitors per month is something that one can crow about! I’m not sure about the situation here. WordPress doesn’t show us exactly how things are going on in this regards. As I mentioned in other places and comments, it could be due to the quality of traffic (USA & Canada) or due to the verity in topics… Unfortunately, with WordPress, most visits come through the WP’s reader not through the main Website… Anyway, I understand your point. All my researches here led to the result that a payment of $100 needs 1 -2 years to be received!!
  
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  1. November 18, 2017
    
    KathleenBDuncan
    
    Much of my traffic is from my Facebook page. I have close to 1000 followers on Facebook.
    
    I decided to stick to good content be not try to monetize my blog. Maybe some day. But Wordads isn’t worth it.
  2. November 19, 2017
    
    Mohamad Al Karbi
    
    1000 on FB! That’s awesome, Kathleen. I wish you all luck. And, I totally agree; you have wonderful contents and beautiful blog.
  3. November 19, 2017
    
    KathleenBDuncan
    
    Thank you.
November 18, 2017

byungafallgren

My answers to your questions is no. I think main reason I don’t get many in traffic is I don’t write what they like, which I don’t care. I write what comes to my mind. What would you suggest to get more visitors to my site?

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Thank you, Byung. That is the main point/goal of a blog, to write what you want and what you feel comfortable with. I like reading your blog and I enjoy it. As for more traffic, the best thing is more engagement with others in addition to some promotion…
  
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  1. November 20, 2017
    
    byungafallgren
    
    Thank you, Mohamad, for your wonderful comment and suggestion. I’ll keep it in mind.
November 18, 2017

Roland Millward

Does anyone know where I can find the rates that WordAds charges? On the website it is all about setting up on our blogs. It would be interesting to see as I feel there penetrate they are sharing is going to be very small.

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  For me, I don’t know and I searched for that but with no luck. Personally, I think they give us the smallest percentage.
  I’m also interested in knowing others’ information/opinions about this…
  
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November 18, 2017

Carolyn Page

I’m all for people earning any way possible, but, Mohamad, I really don’t see the ads; I’m not there for that reason. For me it’s all about the content of the post; blinkers to anything else. 🙂

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1. November 18, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  That’s very valid and interesting point, Carolyn. I do the same often and I noticed it mostly on Facebook. I don’t see their ads! This might be another reason for not getting high earnings from displaying ads; that’s, the way ads are being displayed or their positions!
  
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November 18, 2017

chattykerry

I have never considered this…pause for thought. Thank you!

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1. November 19, 2017
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  You’re always most welcomed, Kerry. Glad it was of a help
  
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