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yesturday,i signed up with widgetbucks(the link is in my sig).So far just for one ad i have 50 impressions and 14 clicks which is a good ratio i think.I emailed there support and am told updates on earning take up to 72 hours to update.Ive heard they have only been around since tuesday,and already it is becomming a hot topic on forums.They also told me for the ads on my site i would be looking at aroun $0.16 per click.They offer a nice $25 sign up bonus,and the minimum payout is $50,so your already halfway there.

Sites don't need approval and i think you can have as many ads as you like per page
If your gonna sign up please use the link in my sig.

What is everyone elses fIrst impressions of the site?

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This thread is an early-2007/2008 snapshot of publishers testing a new shopping-focused PPC widget. Early posters like and reported strong initial results, asked about running it with AdSense, and and raised the familiar concerns about odd creative, geographic restrictions, and possible account trouble. The short update below summarizes what happened afterward, and gives a practical checklist for anyone who finds this discussion years later.

WidgetBucks was launched by Mpire in late 2007 and drew quick press attention as a niche shopping ad widget network; it scaled rapidly and raised venture funding as it expanded its verticals and distribution. Over the next couple of years Mpire/WidgetBucks added new ad products and partnerships, but wider industry coverage and later company listings show the product and company no longer operate in the same form they did during the launch buzz. (techcrunch.com)

Key operational lessons from WidgetBucks’ run that are still relevant today:

  • Ad networks frequently change country coverage, merchant demand, and auditing rules (geo-blocking of low-converting countries was explicitly used). Monitor any network’s published terms and public commentary before committing inventory. (problogger.com)
  • Running a second network alongside AdSense is technically possible, but publishers must obey AdSense policies about invalid/encouraged clicks and deceptive placement; mixing networks increases the need for careful placement and traffic-quality monitoring. ()
  • Small/new networks commonly have delayed auditing, stricter fraud filters, and occasional account suspensions—keep your own logs and don’t treat early reports of high RPC as a sustainable baseline. (problogger.com)

Checklist for archival readers evaluating any old network today:

  1. Verify the network is still active and check recent press / company listings.
  2. Test on low-traffic pages first and never click your own ads.
  3. Geo-target or hide the widget for regions the network does not monetize.
  4. Keep screenshots and server logs if a payout or suspension dispute arises.
  5. Prefer networks with clear T&Cs, visible publisher payment proof, and reliable reporting.

This preserves why the thread got attention then, explains the main risks discussed by members, and gives actionable steps to test and protect publisher income when trying similar ad widgets now. (gaebler.com)

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Member Avatar for KeyDegree

That sounds like a good pay per click program. Has anyone else used this?

And can it be used in addition to adsense?

Thanks, I am interested in other peoples opinions!

Member Avatar for cheapgames

That sounds like a good pay per click program. Has anyone else used this?

And can it be used in addition to adsense?

Thanks, I am interested in other peoples opinions!

yes,it can be used with adsense

Member Avatar for KeyDegree

Oh, thats good, I will check it out. Not a bad idea to have two different pay per click programs, if the can be placed together, thanks

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Oh, thats good, I will check it out. Not a bad idea to have two different pay per click programs, if the can be placed together, thanks

yup i got $3.80 for 21 clicks with widget bucks which i believe is very good :)

Member Avatar for flo-0001

Can I see a link wich is usin both google and widget. Couse afried of google bans ?

Member Avatar for makemeinsecure

yes widgetbuck rocksss

Member Avatar for mitz

I have a wigetbuck on one of my sites. I wanted a widget with products on it but instead I got one that says Outdrink the uni student???

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