While checking out the Entrecard competition last night, I came across a very interesting article on the Atniz.com website on how to Block Ads and Earn More.  The theory behind it is to not allow Google AdSense to show ads for spammy sites and sites that pay little per click.  The company providing this service is called Adsblacklist.

Adsblacklist is in beta.  That means it’s currently free for those who sign up.  Later they plan to charge for their 2 premier services and continue to offer a free one as well. 

Here is how it works:

  1. Go to their site, sign up, Log in, and add your blog URL.
  2. Click on “Generate Filter List”, select one of your blogs, and enter keywords related to it.
  3. Check both the MFA (made for ads) and LCPC (low cost per click) boxes.
  4. Click “Submit” and then select and copy the entire list of URLs.
  5. Log into your Google AdSense account.  Under the AdSense Setup tab, click on “competitive ad filter”, paste the entire list there and click save. 

That’s it!  A few hours later you should see higher quality ads on your site.  A similar process can be used for Google AdWords, Yahoo Publisher Network, and Chitika eMiniMalls. 

Does Adsblacklist fully conform to Google Adsense Programme Policy & Terms and Conditions?  According to their FAQ:
“Yes. We have researched both the Terms & Conditions and Programme Policy and have found no issues relating to the use of AdsBlackList to populate your filter list. Please email Adsense Support if you require official confirmation. Please be aware that Google have no control over which sites appear on AdsBlackList. AdsBlackList.com is in no way related to, or affiliated with Google Inc. “

Does it work?  I think so.  Since installing it I have averaged over double per click what I previously earned per click.  I don’t see how it could hurt your earnings as long as there are ads being displayed.  Anyone else giving Adsblacklist a try?

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