Need to start earning

[jdab]

I tried to put off making money on LevelUnlocked.net for as long as I could as I didn't really want any ads on it (besides some private banner ads), but it's come to the point where I need to start paying staff to post, and I need to get in a little money to do this.

What methods of monetization would you suggest I take?

 

[BizForums]

Have you tried adsense?

 

[jdab]

Have you tried adsense?

I haven't. Would you say it's the best way of earning? Keep in mind I haven't chosen to earn any money on LevelUnlocked.net yet at all.<br /><br />-- 25 Feb 2013, 13:42 --<br /><br />Just an update, I've applied for AdSense 🙂

 

[Fergal]

You could consider the following;

Sponsored reviews - review websites and products in return for payment. Before doing this give some consideration as to how to avoid a Google SEO penalty. Basically don't sell the service as a way of getting back links.
Use an ad network such as BusSellAds.
Use something like http://www.oiopublisher.com/ to sell ad slots directly yourself.
Promote affiliate products, such as via Amazon or Commission Junction.

 

[mav3n]

Sponsored reviews

I really think that this would be a great thing to do! Seeing your blog is centered around gaming in general, contact some game devs and see what they can do for you. Have them send you a copy of a game or a product and have you review it! Just like what some people do on Youtube. Companies send them things and they review it and that company pays them. I think this could work out well.

 

[jdab]

Regarding sponsored reviews; I have one lined up, although I'm not getting paid for it, I'm getting given some games to review and give away. I will look into the other suggestions too.

 

[J Greig]

I'd definitely suggest BuySellAds. I've heard some great reviews about them and you could sell the spots pretty quickly if you have the right stats.

 

[Fergal]

Regarding sponsored reviews; I have one lined up, although I'm not getting paid for it...

You could add an affiliate link into your review post. If the game company doesn't have an affiliate program, you could add an Amazon affiliate link.

You could also consider link networks such as InfoLinks, VigLinks or SkimLink.

 

[Januar]

You can try PPC programs such as adsense, infolinks, or chitika. Those 3 PPC programs are my best publisher network programs.

 

[jdab]

You can try PPC programs such as adsense, infolinks, or chitika. Those 3 PPC programs are my best publisher network programs.

I've applied for AdSense 🙂

 

[E07.NET]

The first thing is your site should receive good number of visitors at daily basis to get approved from BuySellAds.

 

[Nathan]

I find that private advertising (directly advertising from you, to your advertiser) yields more profit and you control what is posted.