Google + YouTube + Adsense = $
Well, we knew it was only a matter of time before the online video revolution would start to pay off in a big way, and Google has come to the rescue! Why am I not surprised it’s Google? Especially since they purchased YouTube.
I discovered this by accident when logging into my Adsense account, and notice there is now an option to start making money with YouTube video being displayed on my blog or websites.
Create customized AdSense-enabled video players for publishing to websites or blogs, using keywords or pre-selected premium content. You can change the colors and contents of a player
I’m impressed!
Though there has been some debate in the online world if this is a good thing or not, I am personally happy to have another stream of potential revenue. Especially since I have been displaying video anyway. Plus, the ads are not intrusive and you have the ability to hide the ad if you so choose.
One issue I have is the limited number of sizes Google YouTube offers. I was not able to enter them into my BankDotCom.com sidebar widget without throwing the whole blog off kilter. The only sizes to choose from are:
400 x 415 - 500 x 510 - & 780 x 560
Come on GoogleTube. Help the Widgetman out!!!
These sizes are wayyy too small to insert into side bars on a blog which led me to create a single page for displaying Google YouTube video.
Hopefully, they will soon offer the ability to resize the video to the authors choice so more bloggers will be able to add google YouTube Adsense to their sites.
Whatcha think?
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October 25th, 2007 at 4:01 am
Even though I am earning average $100 from adsense, I am not yet aware with this thing. Can you plz simplify more on….
Create customized AdSense-enabled video players for publishing to websites or blogs, using keywords or pre-selected premium content. You can change the colors and contents of a player
October 25th, 2007 at 10:32 am
That’s actually a quote from Google telling us what we can do with the video player. If you already have an adsense account, simply log in and follow the prompts for setting up your account. It will all make sense. For those who do not yet have an adsense account, go here Google Adsense and open an account to get started.
January 5th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I want to put the youtube widget on my page, but it is way too big … I’d want the size to be smaller — so I can place it in the side rail. Does anyone have a hack to adjust the sizes?
October 31st, 2008 at 10:09 am
Graet post mate. Keep them coming….