To compare the earning revenue as an affiliate versus earning revenue through paid ad networks like Google Adsense, which one will earn you more money?
Scenario 1: Your site => affiliate offer => buy offer ($20+ typically)
Scenario 2: Your site => adsense click (under $0.70 typically)
Obviously, earning power of Affiliate program is better. Some people work best with affiliate offers only. However, some people earn the most money with adsense, which depends on the nature and marketing strategy of your web site.
You could also promote your own tangible products. You could send people from your site to your eBay listings for example. Drop-shipping opportunities are also out there. You can offer you services. You can sell your own goods. You can create products in your niche once you get going. It is the easy way to start a business and earning money.
Lastly, I provided you some real figures to compare the internet earning amount in a month from different sources as below, which came from a pets-themed website and personal family blog:
- Google Adsense: $422.34
- Clickbank $175.14
- Amazon: $85.42
- Demand Media $79.96
- Wealthy Affiliate: $40.00
- ebay Partner $14.82
- ShareASale $13.65
- Squidoo $9.92
TOTAL $841.25