Hi. I'm starting an article/blogging website and want to be a publisher for banner ads.

Are there any CPM networks you'd recommend with a low (or no) page view requirement since I'm just starting out? Maybe I can get a trial depending on the quality of my site. Thanks.

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— short, practical rundown that builds on what and hinted at: larger networks are an easy start, but you have other paths while traffic is small.

Start by preparing an “apply kit”: 30-day pageview/screenshots, top sources (search/social), mobile performance, site speed, and a short media sheet with ad unit sizes and placements. Many smaller CPM/CPM-style networks and niche buyers care more about audience quality and adability than raw numbers. When you evaluate networks look for clear payment terms, reasonable payment thresholds, good reporting, decent fill rates for your top geos, and documented publisher policies.

Tactical approach: apply to several networks in parallel, keep one or two ad slots live while testing replacements, and use fallbacks (text links or affiliate widgets) if CPM tags don’t fill. Consider direct-sell or sponsored-post outreach to 5–10 niche advertisers — that often out-earns low CPMs early on. Also test revenue mixes (CPM + affiliate + sponsored content) rather than relying on a single source.

Quick cautions: avoid networks that use aggressive or misleading creatives, check publisher reviews before committing, and do not hide required privacy/ads disclosures on your site. If you want, post your niche and rough traffic and members here can suggest networks and tactics that match your audience.

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Tribal Fusion? Google AdSense? I would start with AdSense, to be honest.

Highly recommend Adsense. Just use Google I am sure you will find many others as well.

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