AdSense
for content is the bread and butter of many of our publishers, and we
often receive requests to recommend strategies to improve AdSense
performance on publisher sites. While we refer to this as
'optimisation', we understand that this term can make the process sound
more difficult than it really is. In response, we're releasing a
three-part video series that demonstrates, in plain English, our top
tips for increasing your AdSense earnings.
This week, we're recommending you think big - big ad units, that is:
Publishers often ask us what the best ad sizes are to include in their site's design, and we always point them to these three:
300x250 medium rectangle
728x90 leaderboard
160x600 skyscraper
These
ad units have proven in the past to deliver better results for both
publishers and advertisers. Advertisers favour these formats, and if
you've receiving all ad types,
you'll find that advertisers will specifically target your sites more
often. If you position your ad units well, users will be more likely to
see these ad formats and find an ad that they're interested in.
When
you're considering how to design your site, our testing has shown that
displaying at least one of these ad formats on your page can increase
your AdSense earnings potential. So remember, sometimes bigger is
better!
Mel Ann Chan - AdSense Australia Optimisation Team