Proxy101: Monetizing

icon1 Posted by Gareth in Proxy101 on 08 17th, 2008 | one response

Welcome to ProxyTuts’ third Proxy101 article.

So now you have your proxy all set up, you would probably love to start earning money from it, right?
This is very easily accomplished and you can find out exactly how to in this article.

Using Adsense

Google Adsense is most proxy owners’ prefered company of choice. They pay well and you can get paid via check or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).

Making your own adsense code is simple:

  • Step 1 - Login to your Adsense
  • Step 2 - Click on the “Adsense Setup” tab
  • Step 3 - Select “Adsense for Content”
  • Step 4 - Now select what unit you would like, I would recommend Ad unit
  • Step 5 - Select your size and colours
  • Step 6 - Click on continue, and pick the channel you want to have the adsense code on (or create a new one)
  • Step 7 - Name your Adsense unit (or leave it as it is) and click Submit and Get Code

Now, wasn’t that easy!?

You have now made your adsense code. All you need to do is copy the entire code and paste it into your proxy index file where you best think it would fit!
I suggest putting ads near the input box and below it as it allows visitors to see your ads.

Placing your Adsense Code into your Template

(I will assume you are using PHProxy for this article).

First off, you need to open index.inc.php. If you are unaccustomed to code, at first glance this may look scary. It isn’t really!
First find the following code:

[sourcecode language='html']

[/sourcecode]

Now get your Adsense code and paste it in just above:

Remember, you will need to get different codes each time you want a new one. You can have a maximum of three.

You’re done!

So what size, then?

I normally use banner ads (text only), but the only real answer to this is to play around and see what looks best. Try and find a size and place which makes the ads fit into your template. Remember to read Google’s Terms of Service.

Are there any other companies?

If for some reason, you cannot use Adsense on your proxy, then there are plenty of other PPC companies that pay decently as well. Here’s a quick list of them for you to check out:

  • Bidvertiser
    Bidvertiser pays out via Paypal when you reach $10. This might be easier for you if you use Paypal to manage your money, however it takes longer to reach $10 than adsense.
  • AdBrite
    Adbrite pays out via check at $100. They take quite a while to deliver the check and it will take longer to reach payout for Adbrite than Adsense.
  • Clicksor Clicksor pays out every 15 days, instead of monthly like Adsense The minimum payout for this company is $50.
  • Chitika
    Chikita is a very nice PPC, lots of people are starting to head towards this company as many people are actually earning more with this program then Adsense.

Hope you have enjoyed reading this article.

Gareth



One Response to “Proxy101: Monetizing”

  1. enervate / jay says:
    August 19, 2008 at 2:15 am

    pretty good starter guide for monetizing a proxy. my suggestion is to try a few different ad networks and see which ones you like. hes right though, text only tends to work better.

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