The short and sweet answer is no, not by a long shot. But it is an important tool to monetize your website, which should not be overlooked, particularly when you are not among the biggest gun in your chosen niche.
Other monetization tools
If Google AdSense is not the only source for monetizing my blog then what are the options I have? This is natural of you to ask. Well, let me introduce you to other monetization tools:
- Affiliate sales
- Sponsored blog posts (not recommended)
- In-Text ads
- Sponsors
- E-book and other information product sale
- Consultancy
- Advertising (other than Google AdSense)
- For hire banner
As you can see advertising (Google Ads, Chikita, AdBrite, etc.) is only one of the many ways to monetize your blog, and for many it may not be the best source.
In terms of earning potential Affiliate sales, consultancy, getting hired for job, e-book and other informational products rank much higher than any other monetization source. These tools not only give an option to monetize your blog, but these tools (except affiliate sales) also help you establish yourself as an authority in your chosen niche, which is colossally rewarding in its own right.
But, for a newbie blogger, it will not be possible to make a killing using these tools (except affiliate sales, for hire banner), so they need to use Google AdSense and other CPC (Cost per Click) ads, at least by doing so they will taste the blood. And let me tell you the first taste of blood (the first dollar you will earn) will be the sweetest. It will confirm that you can make a living without even living your bedroom.
So, what are you waiting for? Google never sends any AdSense invitation; you will have to sign up. Go…now!
