1. GOOGLE ADSENSE

If you want to learn how to apply to Google Adsense and get approved, I have a step by step guide here. Most good looking websites should have no problem getting an Adsense account. This is a personal favorite of mine for it's ease of implementation and relatively passive income for someone just getting started. Here's an example of a Google Adsense ad:

2. MEDIA.NET

Media.net handles all the ads for Bing, Yahoo, and many other advertisers. I've had a few people claim that they are able to make more money online with Media.net than Google Adsense.

Here's an example of what Media.net looks like.

3. INFOLINKS

4. VIBRANT MEDIA

5. GUMGUM (IN-IMAGE ADS)

6. CHITIKA

7. CLICKSOR.COM (BOTH ECPM AND PAY PER CLICK).

8. PULSE360

Key Takeaway: Don't just assume Adsense is your best option. Click here to sign up for Media.net and test both options.

In reality, there are many more pay per click networks that you can use. However, these are some of the top options. If you want to see a more comprehensive list, go here.

CPM ADVERTISING NETWORKS

Rather than paying on a per click basis, these ad networks pay on a per view basis (usually a dollar amount based on 1000 pageviews). Most of these networks require that you have a large visitor base to be approved to their network; therefore most of these won't work for a smaller niche sites.

Your ability to get into these advertising opportunities typically depends on how many pageviews your website is generating.

So, if you have a website that is getting tons of traffic from Pinterest for example, you can monetize that traffic through some of the below CPM networks.

9. CONVERSANT MEDIA

10. TRIBAL FUSION

(500,000 unique visitors per month required).

11. CRITEO

12. CASALE MEDIA – ADTHRIVE

If you have a website getting lots of visitors (over 100,000 pageviews a month), then AdThrive is an excellent option. I know of several people that were able to dramatically increase the earnings of the website by switching from Google Adsense to AdThrive.

13. EPOM.COM

14. ADBLADE.COM

15. ADVERTISING.COM (PART OF AOL)

16. BURST MEDIA (25,000 MONTHLY PAGE VIEWS)

17. CPX INTERACTIVE

18. TECHNORATI MEDIA

There are a TON more CPM ad networks out there, this is just a small sample. You need to find one that fits your niche or works best for your site.

CPA (COST PER ACTION) NETWORKS

These types of ads pay a fixed dollar amount based on an action taken (like an email submit form filled out). Many of these ad networks listed below offer both affiliate commissions (% of the actual purchase price) AND CPA opportunities. There are also a LOT more ad networks out there than I could possibly ever list in this category – this is just a few.

In general, these are great options if you are generating leads for businesses. A classic example is if you have people interested in refinancing their home. You might get paid $50 or more for each name and email address that you are able to refer to potential lenders through some of the below networks.

19. NEVERBLUE MEDIA

20. CLICKBOOTH

21. MAXBOUNTY.COM

22. PEERFLY.COM

23. CPAWAY.COM

24. ADSCEND MEDIA

25. SHAREASALE.COM

26. CPALEAD.COM

About a thousand others…

AFFILIATE NETWORKS

An affiliate network pays out a fixed amount or a percentage of the sale amount. As an affiliate marketer, you refer someone through your link and get paid if someone actually buys something. As mentioned, some of these networks bleed together; meaning some of these affiliate networks pay out on CPA offers as well.

Affiliate marketing is a huge business and it's a great way to make money online.

27. AMAZON ASSOCIATES

This can be a good option because you get paid no matter what the person buys on Amazon within 24 hours (not just what you referred them to). If you happen to building a niche site, then I think this is an ideal option to get started with.

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Amazon has millions of products that you could write reviews on. In addition, so many people are comfortable buying products on Amazon (and may even have a Prime account), that it makes it really easy to refer buyers to Amazon.

If you are curious to see some examples referring visitors to Amazon or how to use Amazon affiliate links, go here.

You can also see my full guide to how to make money on Amazon here.

28. COMMISSION JUNCTION (CJ.COM)

29. CLICKBANK

30. SKIMLINKS

(This is actually an in-content ad network, but it pays out based on actual sales made. So its not a per-click basis, but does display ads automatically based on the content of your site. Its a pretty cool option actually that I've used and like).

31. LINKSHARE

32. CLIXGALORE

33. EBAY PARTNER NETWORK

(Actually pays on a per click basis – but the amount you earn goes up or down based on the history of actual sales you've generated. So if lots of people buy through your links, you get more per click.)