Adsterra

https://adsterra.com

Since there are hundreds, if not thousands, of ad networks online, no matter how many of them I give a try, there will always be something new to explore. I’ve been making money from porn for quite a while, and so far, the best method, for me personally, is to sign up for an ad network and attract as many viewers to my website as humanly possible. Although I’ve been successful so far, I’m always looking for ways to improve, which is why I oftentimes switch things up in search of a network that has something more to offer. While searching for my next business endeavor, I couldn’t help but notice Adsterra getting recommended everywhere I went, so instead of ignoring it as I did so far, I decided to finally try it out.

Before jumping straight in, I always like doing a bit of research about the site itself, and as soon as I looked up Adsterra, I found out that it’s been providing high-quality tools to its users since 2012. This was a great thing to see, as there are far too many networks that die out within a couple of years of being in business, but since Adsterra has been running things smoothly for over a decade, I can put my trust in it much easier. Once I read that the network provides 30 billion impressions every single month, I couldn’t hold in my excitement any longer, so I ditched reading about the basics and headed over to the registration page.

Straightforward account creation

Making a new account is always annoying, but as long as that account’s going to give me the tools I need to make money through porn, I’ll do it no matter how boring it is. Despite dreading having to register, I was pleasantly surprised once I landed on the Adsterra registration page. Not only were there only a few lines of information that needed to be filled out but there weren’t any unnecessary security measures needed to finish the process. The last thing I wanted when I was creating my account was to answer dumb questions like what my favorite color or the name of my first pet was, so when I saw that there weren’t any annoying questions like those, I let out a sigh of relief and continued.

While creating your account, paying attention to a few things, such as whether you’re looking to be an advertiser or a publisher, is important. Publishers only have to fill out basic information, but if you’re an advertiser, you’ll have a few different options to look out for. The two most important things you should pay attention to are the type of advertiser you are (direct advertiser, Mediabuy team or agency, Ad network, or CPA network) and what model you’re looking to use to earn cash. As far as models go, there are the classic CPM, RTB, and CPA (CPL, CPC, CPI, etc.), and the one I chose was CPM, as it’s the one that I’m most used to and experienced with.

Great dashboard with amazing tools

Once I got my hands on my account and rushed inside, I was blown away by how sleek the website’s design was. I usually don’t pay much attention to designs as I’m more focused on the tools and content within them, but it’d be a shame not to give credit to Adsterra for making such a simple yet elegant design that’s incredibly easy to navigate through. The dashboard itself is very intuitive despite having loads of tools, so whether you’re a complete newbie or you’ve been making money through porn and ad networks for a while, you’ll have no trouble finding your way around the site’s intuitive design.

What I liked the most about the tools themselves was how much freedom Adsterra gave me. The network covers almost 250 geopolitical regions and gives you tools to set your budget, ad frequency, and time of day whenever you want. Unlike some other sites where they do all the work and make you worry whether they’re scamming you or not, Adsterra lets you take control of your ad campaigns with the press of a button. On top of getting your ads on all browsers, operating systems, and devices, Adsterra also has also done some incredible SEO engineering so that your ads are found by people who are actually interested in the type of content you provide; in this case, it’s hardcore porn of whatever category you’re specializing in.

Earning money and receiving it

If you’re completely new to the world of making money through running ads on porn, worry not, as Adsterra has a great introduction video that’s easy to follow and explains everything in a pretty understandable way. Running ads is a phenomenal way to garner traction on your website, but your success depends on how many ad spaces you’re willing to buy and how you operate them. Publishing is much easier, as you’re getting paid to put up the ads of other businesses. Thankfully, Adsterra lets you choose which ads you deem fit, and the amount you’ll earn depends on the CPM of the ads, which is basically how much the advertiser will pay you per 1000 views on their ad.

As far as payouts go, the site offers a wide array of payment methods to cash out your hard-earned money. Personally, I use PayPal for almost everything, and on Adsterra, the minimum amount needed to be on your earnings before you can cash out is $50. The minimum is usually $100, so having the option to cash out smaller quantities is great for those who are just starting out. The payouts roll out every 2 weeks, so you won’t be able to get your money whenever you want. However, this is standard procedure, so I’m not surprised that Adsterra uses this payout method as well.

My final thoughts

After spending a couple of weeks grinding hard and trying to make some cash, I’ve had the pleasure of taking advantage of every tool that Adsterra offers. The first thing I’ll say is that the network is not perfect, but it’s undeniably one of the best in the industry. What I appreciated the most was having a wide array of intuitive tools, all of which had real-time updates, which made it easy to make changes to my ad campaigns or monetize my website whenever I pleased. Sure, there are a few things here and there I’d change, specifically when it comes to payouts, but that’s out of my control, and the overall quality of the network is hands down one of the best I’ve experienced.

Although I made a good amount of money by using Adsterra, that doesn’t mean that you will. In order to take full advantage of this ad network, you’re going to have to put in the work and not give up, so don’t start blaming the site itself for not making enough if you’re running ads whenever you feel like it, and not doing any research in the meantime. If you’re a hard worker and you’re genuinely looking to make some good money through porn, I’d highly suggest making an account on Adsterra as soon as possible.

PROS:

+ Reputable ad network with intuitive tools
+ Safe ads with incredible security measures
+ Competitive CPM rates

PROS:

– Customer support could be faster
– The addition of tips would improve the experience for newbies
– Competitive space