The reason why I am successful with making money online using Google AdSense is because I choose the right keywords to target. But I’ll admit, it’s a balancing act. And there isn’t an exact science or forumla for figuring this stuff out.
Many times, even I make mistakes and end up choosing the wrong keywords. The goal is to find keywords that pay a lot of money per click and that have the highest level of search queries (traffic) with lowest amount of competition. Sounds easy, right? Well, like I said… It’s a little tricky and it takes time to become proficient.
The second part after finding the right keywords crossing your fingers and hoping that the domain name is available that has your exact keywords or keyword phrase packed inside it. If it doesn’t, then your chances of ranking in Google for those keywords are reduced.
The third part is writing really good content based on the chosen keywords you have decided to target and designing a very nice looking site that is friendly for people while also friendly for getting AdSense clicks. All this can be summarized into five elements needed in order to be successful with earning money using Google AdSense.
Five Elements Required For Successful AdSense Earnings
- Keywords With a High Cost Per Click
- Keywords With a High Month Search Count
- Keywords With a Low Level of Competition
- Available Domain Name With Keyword Match
- Resources For Writing Excellent Content
- A Balanced and Friendly Site Design
You might think that I use expensive software and tools for finding targetable keywords. I really don’t! The software and tools I use are free and are available for anyone to use. As strange as it may seem, Google actually provides all of these tools. There are four Google tools I use for hunting down keywords to use with building AdSense sites. These tools are as follows:
Four Google Tools For Keyword Research
- Google AdWords Keyword Tool
- Google AdWords – Traffic Estimator
- Google Insights For Search
- Google Search Results Page
The Keyword Tool gives me an idea of the keyword level of competition, number of monthly searches, and a list of alternative keyword ideas. The Traffic Estimator gives me an idea on how much money advertisers are paying per click and the estimated number of daily clicks they receive. Insights For Search gives me a graphical comparison of the amount of interest between sets of different keywords.
With Insights, I will plug in a keyword known to be HOT such as sex, cancer, money, war, Iraq, etc. as the control and compare the level of interest against the potential keywords I want to target. Insights For Search gives me another means for estimating traffic volume. Additionally, is has a section that brings up eventful highlights and news pertaining to keywords which immediately give me a source for researching the topic in preparation for writing quality content and creating quality outbound links to external sources.
Lastly, I use the SERP to research my competition. I will investigate each site ranked on the front page. I want know know who I am competing with. If I discover that the competition are major sites (i.e. CNN.com, Microsoft.com, ESPN.com, etc.) I may decide to walk away from the campaign and start over.
And That’s How It’s Done…
Choosing the right keywords to target for earning money with Google AdSense doesn’t involve purchasing expensive software and tools. It doesn’t involve joining various paid membership programs. It really just involves equipping yourself with the right FREE tools available from Google, and learning how to use them effectively.
If interested, I am available to teach you how to do all of this for a fee. Contact me for additional information and for pricing. Additionally, if you would like to hire me to build AdSense sites for you, I am available to do that as well. Once again, Contact me for additional information and pricing.
As always, your public comments and questions are welcome by using the comment form below. I wish you the best of luck with finding profitable keywords and with earning money from your AdSense sites. If there is anything I can do to help, feel free to ask.
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Garry, I thought you got swept away by the AdSense tide, glad to see you are still around! My problem is finding a good template to use, just for AdSense. I can find good content,writers etc.. and heck even SEO, it’s just that darn template that gets me, nothing to fancy, just something I can maybe play around with to edit.
Hi Kim,
Check out SeoAdMaxPRO. I designed this specifically for AdSense usage and SEO. Here’s the link: http://www.garryconn.com/seoadmaxpro/
Also, if you would like me to build you something completely custom feel free to contact me directly at garry@garryconn.com.
Hi Garry, Glad you’re back. I have been on and off and on again with Adsense. Hope to follow your lead and learn how to get going again. Will be coming back to check for more info. Thanks.
Noor
Hi Noor,
I’m glad to have you here. Let me know if there is anything specific you need assistance with. I will be more than happy to help.
Hey Gary,
Interestingly enough, I built a blog a few years back and optimized it with Adsense and it made money. I got lazy and stopped updating it and guess what… it still made money. I have tried a lot of things and made a few dollars here and there online but nothing compares to that Adsense experience.
I just started last week with getting serious again about Adsense. I know a lot of people are all of a sudden against Adsense as a business model. I simply think it’s a smart move for those who want to build an online business without the hassle of selling or having to provide a service to people.
Good luck and I will be reading your posts!
Otis
Hi Otis,
That’s wonderful news to hear. Congrats. Not much better than getting free money. I am excited to here that you’re going to be getting back into building sites. I can’t wait to get my first new site off the ground. I already have the keywords and the domain picked out.
You’re right about groups of people who don’t feel AdSense is a viable income source. This isn’t a sudden occurrence, it’s been going on and debated for many years. Personally for me, I have had more success with AdSense above and beyond anything else. I’ve got the system nailed down. It’s just a matter of budgeting my time and mustering up some motivation to build build build.
Nothing new here Garry. Same old BS that doesnt work anymore. #lame Vic was right about you all those yrs ago.
Hi there. If things aren’t working for you then you’re doing something wrong. You are welcome to contact me and I will be happy to offer some assistance and review your current campaigns to see if there are some adjustments that can be made. It’s clear that you have some adverse feelings about me, I’d like to speak with you about that and see if we can get any issues worked out. Seriously, feel free to contact me.
Hey Gary,
Great to see you back in the saddle! This is a topic I still have a great deal of interest in. And I would still like to buy you lunch sometime to pick your brain. I am only about two hours from your location. I will definitely be reading what you have to say about this subject.
Hey Terry, I would like that a lot. Did you relocated? Google Maps still shows you based in Smyrna. I’m in Clarksville which is only a little over hour away. We should definitely meet up sometime. By the way, your website looks absolutely amazing and the services you are providing customers is very much needed. I hope things are going well for you.
I am still in the metropolis of Smyrna. You are right, it probably is only an hour away but with traffic through Nashville you never know. Personally, my SEO service business just keeps getting better and better. However, I have realized that my services may very well be better suited to making me more money on “autopilot” than offering a service. I would like to make more while working less and the service industry definitely does not provide this.