Monday, January 16, 2006
AdSense = Add Cents
The New York Times has a piece today about how discussion forums are making money through Google's adSense. For most of us this is old news, but the payment details are enlightening.Software company Consider Digital Point Solutions says it receives $10K per month from Google, and it shares some of the revenue with those who post and start new threads. This "trickle down economy" is encouraging online commentators to be more vocal to enhance the traffic.
Will Blog operators take the same tact and start subsidizing contributors? Making a few bucks from adSense by writing about something you are passionate about is great, but the lure of the almighty dollar will likely cloud the judgement of some. Hopefully readers will be able to reel in those who cross the line by abusing keywords or going for topics just for the traffic.
This article is another example for those who criticize or envy Google's success. The company is largely responsible for a multi-multi billion dollar industry that is spreading wealth primarily to small entrepreneurs, and now bloggers, not just big business.
Posted By John Gartner at 01:47 PM
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