An interesting commentary on why adverts on websites get blocked and just how many adverts actually get seen. You may be surprised....
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/marketi … nfographic
It certainly has relevance for a site like HubPages which carries adverts on a routine basis.
I didn't write it! However this is how Google defines Invalid Traffic https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/16737
"Invalid click activity includes any clicks or impressions that may artificially inflate an advertiser's costs or a publisher's earnings. Invalid activity covers intentionally fraudulent traffic as well as accidental clicks.
Invalid activity includes, but is not limited to:
* Clicks or impressions generated by publishers clicking their own live ads
* Repeated ad clicks or impressions generated by one or more users
* Publishers encouraging clicks on their ads (examples may include: any language encouraging users to click on ads, ad implementations that may cause a high volume of accidental clicks, etc.)
* Automated clicking tools or traffic sources, robots or other deceptive software
Clicks on Google ads must result from genuine user interest, and any method that artificially generates clicks or impressions is strictly prohibited by our programme policies. If we observe high levels of invalid activity on your account, we may suspend or disable the account to protect our advertisers and users. Due to invalid clicks, you may also see a difference between your estimated and finalised earnings.
We understand that a third party may generate invalid activity on your ads without your knowledge or permission. However, ultimately it is your responsibility as the publisher to ensure that the activity on your ads is valid. For this reason, we highly recommend that you review our tips for preventing invalid activity."
by Katina Davenport 13 years ago
Hi! I need help understanding the page impressions. I can get 50 page impressions, yet only make 10 cents. How is this calculated?
by jamiew12310 13 years ago
My Google AdSense account says I have 478 page views, but no clicks, giving me a grand total of £0.03. Any ideas why no-ones clicking?
by aphrahman 14 years ago
Hi,I would like to know, does more traffics generate more adsense revenue? Are you sure? Pleas reply.thanks,aphrahman
by Catherine Giordano 9 years ago
I was totally dismayed to learn that Ad-Blocking software is used by 41% of people. (The statistic appeared in "The Week" magazine.) That reduces impressions. We get 60% of views, but only 59% of those views yield ad impressions so only 35% of our views gives us earnings. If you get 1000...
by Lgali 14 years ago
What is Good Traffic (page imperssion) per hubpage per day
by AllanWrites 15 years ago
I've established backlinks on at least half a dozen sites for at least half a dozen of my articlesI've been featured in the hubnugget thing twice in my less than one month presence on this siteBut guess what?Total Adsense Earnings: Less than $5Total Views: Less than 1000
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