Image ads are ads that are aimed at specific audiences. Publishers have much more versatility with image ads than plain text ads because a picture is worth a thousand words, and what better way to advertise a product or service with a picture supplementing a line of text? Google’s powerful search technology determines which type of the five types of image ads will be used when a certain query is inputted into the engine. Organic SEO practices should be utilized to keep in terms with Adsense’s terms of service.
The types of image ads are basically based on size and shape of the box in which the advertisement is placed. Google offers text ads and image ads, however, Google recommends the combination of the two because naturally, the chances of gaining a potential buyer increases with a wider range of marketing.
For those interested in blogging, go ahead and start off by creating an account with Google Adsense. Follow the registration process on their website and when you are complete with the registration, or if you have already previously registered, place your publisher id on your site or copy the code from the Adsense ad manager onto your blog. Since you have already signed up for Google Adsense , each site you add will automatically be connected to your account, thereby saving a countless amount of time. Check the Adsense forum for help or other tips on improving your ad layout.
Be sure to follow Google Adsense rules and regulations, and to increase traffic, remember to paste your URL as your email signature each time you send somebody an email. A good way to get your name out there is to comment on other publisher’s blogs. Why limit yourself to just your sites and blogs? You can also get a feel for what is going on in the community and perhaps get some new ideas from fellow bloggers. Traffic is essential and can mean the difference between a success and a flop!
