WidgetBucks has launches International CPM ads today which will be included in all Widgetbucks widgets.

The new system, which uses geolocation technology, will determine the location of your visitors before displaying the ads. Visitors from US/Canada publisher will see the regular pay-per-click (PPC) widget while visitors from outside USA/Canada should be able to notice the new CPM ads.

I will try out the new system to see if it worthwhile for non-US/Canada in continuing this program. Subscribe to my blog for updates!

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Just after 5 hours I made a post on Widgetbucks, I received an email from Widgetbucks informing publishers that they will be introducing International CPM Ads in early December. What they say:

Here’s an upcoming feature. In early December, we will start serving CPM ads to the non-U.S./Canada traffic. This will give you revenue, per impression, for your site visitors who come from other countries. This is designed to help publishers who have a blend of traffic from a variety of countries.

Our system will do the geo-location for you, determining where the visitor is coming from. Then we’ll either show the regular pay-per-click widget (to visitors from the U.S. and Canada) or show an ad that pays per impression (to visitors from other countries). You’ll see a new column, called “CPM Revenue” in your earnings reports.

We’re also working on pay-per-click arrangements with global merchants, but those will take longer to implement. We’re glad to deliver a way for you to monetize almost all of your traffic in December.

Coincidence or what?!

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WidgetBucks recently encountered problem tracking clicks for widgets that are configured to use the MerchSense products option. Before I continue, here is an explanation on what exactly is MerchSense :-

MerchSense™ is Mpire’s patent-pending contextual algorithm engine. It detects and analyzes the content of your website or blog to determine what product offers are most relevant to your audience. If you choose the MerchSense option when creating a new widget, simply place the code on your site and let MerchSense automatically provide the most appropriate ad content. MerchSense evaluates your editorial information daily, so, as your content changes, WidgetBucks will dynamically offer the highest-yielding products.

The reporting issue resulted in a loss of click data for specific widgets between November 16, 2007 and November 20, 2007.

Unfortunately, I used MerchSense for all my widgets and yes, I did not receive a single click during this period. At that time, I was not panic ..  well, I thought it is just coincidence that the ads did not generate clicks for 4 consecutive days. So with all the reasoning like shopping trends and all, I manage to keep myself calm and cool over this matter.

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It was Oct 23 when I started placing Widgetbucks ads on my site and it proves to be another income generating program for me. I am expecting a cheque from them by end of January since I have already met the minimum cash out amount of $50.

Psst! Grab this opportunity -

When you sign-up with WidgetBucks, you’ll automatically receive a $25 bonus into your account to get the ball rolling. This means you are half way to your first payout with WidgetBucks.

Why January 2008 when you earned more than $50 in November 2007?
Widgetbucks send out cheques for all revenue earned within 45 days after the end of each month, as long as you’ve earned a minimum of $50. For example, if you signed up for WidgetBucks in November, you would receive your first commission payment within 45 days of Nov. 30, approximately mid January.

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I was a bit skeptical when WidgetBucks claimed:

You reap the rewards of PPC ad widgets that earn better than $2 CPM. We’re seeing $3-$6 CPM on our widgets, about three times that of traditional ad networks.

and I decided to try it out to see if it lives up to my expectations. So I hit the main page and found out that WidgetBucks is giving a free bonus of $25 if you sign up now. Tempting.

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