Info

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Date Created: September 20, 2010
Length of Class: 73 Minutes
Tracks

Web Publishing
Prerequisites

None
Purpose of Class

This class teaches students the basic concepts on how to make money from their website.
Topics Covered

Ways to Monitize a Website
CPM, CPC and Commissions
Design and Advertising
Affiliate System
Class Notes

Monitiziation is the way you make money from your website
Ways to monetize Your Site
Banner Ads
Membership Site
Sponsorship
Sell a Product or Service
Basic Concepts
CPM -- Cost per Thousand Impressions
CPC -- Cost per Click
Commission -- % of purchase or set price. Depends on age of Cookie and numerous factors
Affiliate System
Can be very hard to make money
Use deep linking to specific products
Every vendor has their own program. Be sure to know th rules.
Freemium -- Means you give away a quality product as an incentive for customers to buy your other products
Design Implications
Try not to destroy your website design with hideous banner ads.
Resources

AdSense
OpenX Ad Server
Commission Junction
Link Share