'WidgetBucks' is the Internet's fastest growing category targeted Ad network gives you fast income than traditional Ad networks. You will make money when a visitor click on ads (CPC) basis. Payment is via Check or free Paypal account but you need to hit $50 before you trigger your first payment.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I make money from 'Widgetbucks'?
You will earn money when a visitor click on entirely free 'WidgetBucks' widget ads (similar to Google Adsense) on your website or blog. You don't need to buy or not refer anyone to buy something. You can also earn money by referring people to 'WidgetBucks' when they earn money.
How do I get started?
Getting started with WidgetBucks is a simple three process. First, sign-up as a 'WidgetBucks' publisher. Second, configure your widgets with easy publishing system. Third, paste the code into your blog or Website, or use our integrated popular blog platforms such as TypePad, Blogger and WordPress. If you want to change or update your WidgetBucks widgets in the future, simply sign in and update 'My Widgets'.
How much do I make from WidgetBucks?
How much you earn depends largely on your site's traffic and rich in content. A number of publishers who have tested WidgetBucks are seeing a $1 to $6 CPM. This is much higher than similar traditional Ad networks. Works good for websites in niches that have low CPCs from major networks.
How often do I get paid?
They send out cheques or through free Paypal account for all revenue earned within 45 days after the end of each month, as long as you've earned a minimum of $50. For example, if you signed up for WidgetBucks in October, you would receive your first commission payment within 45 days of Oct. 31, approximately mid December. Simply select "Check" or "Paypal" as your preferred payment method and complete the Payee information on your "My Settings" page.
What is MerchSense?
MerchSense™ is a patent-pending contextual algorithm engine. It detects and analyzes the content of your website or blog to determine what product offers are most relevant to your audience/visitor. If you choose the 'MerchSense' option when creating a new widget, simply place the code on your site and let MerchSense automatically provide the most appropriate ad content. MerchSense evaluates your editorial information daily, so, as your content changes, WidgetBucks will dynamically offer the highest-yielding products.
Do you have a signup bonus program?
When you sign-up with WidgetBucks, you'll automatically receive a $25 bonus into your account. This means you are half way to your first payout with WidgetBucks.
How the referral program work? How much does it pay?
When you refer a new WidgetBucks user, you will receive a 10 percent referral fee based on the commissions earned by the person whom you refer. You'll receive this 10 percent for the full 12 months after the new member joins. Your referral fees will be credited to your account and paid monthly, along with your commission payout. So, if you refer someone, and they make $100 in commissions, they pay you $10; if your referral make $1,000, they pay you $100. This continues for a whole year on all the commissions they earn. The Referral Bonus page has details on the Bonus and Referral Program. When you are logged-in, go to the 'Referral Tools' Page to grab referral link or banners. You will soon see a "Grab this Widget" link on all widgets for viral distribution, which includes your referral information. Note that the cookie used to identify those you refer lasts for 30 days after they click on a referral link.
Can I place more than one WidgetBucks ad on my site?
Yes, there is no limit to how many you can place on your site.
Can I run WidgetBucks with Google AdSense?
Yes, WidgetBucks is compatible with all other ad systems.
Can I post a WidgetBucks widget to my blog?
Yes. Some blogging/publishing platforms will not allow the user to directly edit/enter HTML code directly. In these cases, you will not be able to place a widget in a post, but still you may be able to add the widget to the sidebar. Sidebars are provided by nearly all blogging/publishing platforms, and they typically support HTML/Javascript. 'Blogspot' and 'Typepad' are examples of platforms that allow you to place the widget code directly in a blog post and/or in the sidebar. Widgetbucks currently has direct integration with 'Blogger' and 'Typepad' to add the widget directly to a sidebar. You can also copy/paste the HTML code directly into a blog post on these platforms.
How frequently do my Impressions, Clicks, and Revenue statistics update?
Impression and click counts are updated hourly. Revenue reporting occurs within 72 hours. At 'My Widgets' you can view the revenue statement. After a couple of days of revenue information, you can calculate a rough estimate of how much your website/blog is earning.
Can I put WidgetBucks on my site if I'm not based in the US?
Yes, as long as the site meets the terms of service. Please be aware that their terms of service does not allow non-english sites without prior written consent. 'Widgetbucks' can be placed on any site that has traffic. Because all of the products are from US based merchants and are in US dollars, the likelihood of click conversion is greater for a US targeted audience, but you can still use WidgetBucks on Non-U.S. based sites.
Does it matter what type of site I have to use Widgetbucks?
As long as the site meets the terms of service, you can use ads on any kind of website or pages you are looking to monetize. Shopping widgets will be effective on specific product blogs, entertainment sites, or even local search engines. Try out a few different widgets and see what works best for your customers, but regardless, you'll be making money! Well-placed, contextual WidgetBucks ads can yield over very high eCPM, in many cases over $6 eCPM. Location of the ad and selecting a specific content category is important, be sure it applies to your site content. Otherwise, use the 'MerchSense' option and it will snap content to your page automatically based on page content and demographics. Sites that are pornographic in nature, non-english sites, and/or ad-only sites are examples of sites that are not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I make money from 'Widgetbucks'?
You will earn money when a visitor click on entirely free 'WidgetBucks' widget ads (similar to Google Adsense) on your website or blog. You don't need to buy or not refer anyone to buy something. You can also earn money by referring people to 'WidgetBucks' when they earn money.
How do I get started?
Getting started with WidgetBucks is a simple three process. First, sign-up as a 'WidgetBucks' publisher. Second, configure your widgets with easy publishing system. Third, paste the code into your blog or Website, or use our integrated popular blog platforms such as TypePad, Blogger and WordPress. If you want to change or update your WidgetBucks widgets in the future, simply sign in and update 'My Widgets'.
How much do I make from WidgetBucks?
How much you earn depends largely on your site's traffic and rich in content. A number of publishers who have tested WidgetBucks are seeing a $1 to $6 CPM. This is much higher than similar traditional Ad networks. Works good for websites in niches that have low CPCs from major networks.
How often do I get paid?
They send out cheques or through free Paypal account for all revenue earned within 45 days after the end of each month, as long as you've earned a minimum of $50. For example, if you signed up for WidgetBucks in October, you would receive your first commission payment within 45 days of Oct. 31, approximately mid December. Simply select "Check" or "Paypal" as your preferred payment method and complete the Payee information on your "My Settings" page.
What is MerchSense?
MerchSense™ is a patent-pending contextual algorithm engine. It detects and analyzes the content of your website or blog to determine what product offers are most relevant to your audience/visitor. If you choose the 'MerchSense' option when creating a new widget, simply place the code on your site and let MerchSense automatically provide the most appropriate ad content. MerchSense evaluates your editorial information daily, so, as your content changes, WidgetBucks will dynamically offer the highest-yielding products.
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Do you have a signup bonus program?
When you sign-up with WidgetBucks, you'll automatically receive a $25 bonus into your account. This means you are half way to your first payout with WidgetBucks.
How the referral program work? How much does it pay?
When you refer a new WidgetBucks user, you will receive a 10 percent referral fee based on the commissions earned by the person whom you refer. You'll receive this 10 percent for the full 12 months after the new member joins. Your referral fees will be credited to your account and paid monthly, along with your commission payout. So, if you refer someone, and they make $100 in commissions, they pay you $10; if your referral make $1,000, they pay you $100. This continues for a whole year on all the commissions they earn. The Referral Bonus page has details on the Bonus and Referral Program. When you are logged-in, go to the 'Referral Tools' Page to grab referral link or banners. You will soon see a "Grab this Widget" link on all widgets for viral distribution, which includes your referral information. Note that the cookie used to identify those you refer lasts for 30 days after they click on a referral link.
Can I place more than one WidgetBucks ad on my site?
Yes, there is no limit to how many you can place on your site.
Can I run WidgetBucks with Google AdSense?
Yes, WidgetBucks is compatible with all other ad systems.
Can I post a WidgetBucks widget to my blog?
Yes. Some blogging/publishing platforms will not allow the user to directly edit/enter HTML code directly. In these cases, you will not be able to place a widget in a post, but still you may be able to add the widget to the sidebar. Sidebars are provided by nearly all blogging/publishing platforms, and they typically support HTML/Javascript. 'Blogspot' and 'Typepad' are examples of platforms that allow you to place the widget code directly in a blog post and/or in the sidebar. Widgetbucks currently has direct integration with 'Blogger' and 'Typepad' to add the widget directly to a sidebar. You can also copy/paste the HTML code directly into a blog post on these platforms.
How frequently do my Impressions, Clicks, and Revenue statistics update?
Impression and click counts are updated hourly. Revenue reporting occurs within 72 hours. At 'My Widgets' you can view the revenue statement. After a couple of days of revenue information, you can calculate a rough estimate of how much your website/blog is earning.
Can I put WidgetBucks on my site if I'm not based in the US?
Yes, as long as the site meets the terms of service. Please be aware that their terms of service does not allow non-english sites without prior written consent. 'Widgetbucks' can be placed on any site that has traffic. Because all of the products are from US based merchants and are in US dollars, the likelihood of click conversion is greater for a US targeted audience, but you can still use WidgetBucks on Non-U.S. based sites.
Does it matter what type of site I have to use Widgetbucks?
As long as the site meets the terms of service, you can use ads on any kind of website or pages you are looking to monetize. Shopping widgets will be effective on specific product blogs, entertainment sites, or even local search engines. Try out a few different widgets and see what works best for your customers, but regardless, you'll be making money! Well-placed, contextual WidgetBucks ads can yield over very high eCPM, in many cases over $6 eCPM. Location of the ad and selecting a specific content category is important, be sure it applies to your site content. Otherwise, use the 'MerchSense' option and it will snap content to your page automatically based on page content and demographics. Sites that are pornographic in nature, non-english sites, and/or ad-only sites are examples of sites that are not allowed.
