How Many AdSense Sites Should I Have?
April 21st, 2009
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by Steve · Filed Under: AdSense · Second Semester Resources
Some of my clients have, or are working on, many dozens of sites. Others are focused on just one. Which model is best for you? There is no correct answer which fits every marketer; it depends on individual personalities. There is no wrong or right method. Those that opt for many sites can be just as successful as those who only own one. I will list here some of the pros and cons of each model.
The pros of many sites:
There is safety in diversification. If one site tanks for some reason, no big deal…you have a dozen others to fall back on. – Many of the sites will gain value with time. Many of them will even achieve some page rank. There can be a market for established sites with even a low page rank. – Different Internet marketing techniques can be developed and refined on the different sites. List building, AdSense, Affiliate marketing, and perhaps even selling your own products can be used to monetize multiple sites.
The cons of multiple sites:
More time is required for general upkeep with respect to domain registrations and hosting. – All things being equal (which they never are), X amount of work put into one site will yield more results than X amount of work into ten sites. However, this only applies in general. This negative can be overcome if attention is given to sites which began to get good traction.
The pros of just one site:
It is MUCH easier to stay focused! – The same “X amount of work…” rule stated above applies here. – One site of authority can attract large amounts of attention and offer broader opportunities.
The cons of just one site:
All your eggs are in one basket. It is rare, but a change in algorithm can sometimes hit even a well ranking site hard in the search engine rankings. – If the site’s niche is not large enough, a glass ceiling can be reached which simply can’t be broken through. One site can be limiting unless the market is large. Most of all choose a method which fits you best. Some marketers need help with “focus”.
Others NEED variety. If your dream is to have a thousand AdSense sites, go for it! If your dream is having the best golf site online, then get busy! With Internet marketing you can easily mix and match your own talents, dreams, and personality. I love that part about it!




