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Alpha Zaius

llLol()

Join date: 13 Mar 2004

Posts: 1,187

03-23-2004 15:10

Goto http://www.google.com
Type in "Second Life" at the search, press search
at the right.. look for "A Geek's 3D Playground" (if it is not there, refresh till you do."

*Click the link!

*cough* Look who just reffered you.

This isnt bad, just kinda funny how they put that on there, hey, its a good idea.

Oh well, I was bored and went to find some SL fansites not in the link section.

--Alpha

Juro Kothari

Like a dog on a bone

Join date: 4 Sep 2003

Posts: 4,418

03-23-2004 15:31

So, who was the referrer?

I would click, but that is part of Google's AdWords program, which is charged *per click*, and since I know about SL, I'll save them a buck or two and just ask...

... who was the referrer?

Alpha Zaius

llLol()

Join date: 13 Mar 2004

Posts: 1,187

03-23-2004 15:58

Kex Godel

Pete Fats

Geek

Join date: 18 Apr 2003

Posts: 648

03-23-2004 16:27

I just followed through the process of signing up one of those paid ads, and they seem to be done on a cost-per-click basis. I'd be interested to know how (upto now) it has worked out on a RL$ spent vs L$ gained side of things.

Juro Kothari

Like a dog on a bone

Join date: 4 Sep 2003

Posts: 4,418

03-23-2004 16:33

At work, one of the things I do is manage the Google AdWords project.

They use an auction-like system of bidding to factor the cost-per-click. So, if you have a relatively unique search keyword, chances are its not going to cost you much. If, however, you are bidding on a popular keyword, such as 'computer' or 'software', you're probably going to pay alot.

We average about $1.75 per click. The ROI isn't too bad, but you also have to factor in the free advertisement. If only 1 out of 1000 people click on your ad, you got 999 impressions for free. And while those 999 (potentially) didn't click on your ad, they did see your name/brand.

Kex Godel

Master Slacker

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 869

03-23-2004 17:43

I started doing it when I did a search for Second Life and There.com was the top hit on google adwords... I couldn't have any of that...

BTW, it's not a money-making opportunity, I can assure you of that =)

I inadvertently went well over $100 last month. I've since turned it way down now that it seems there.com doesn't seem to be coming up as an adwords hit on "second life" anymore.

Between the adwords thing and my referral link in my signature on several forums, I've gotten about ten referrals in the past month.

I think the forums seem to work better, I seem to notice a referral is more likely on days that I've posted to various forums, and at least they're free =)

Kex Godel

Master Slacker

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 869

03-23-2004 17:56

From: someone

Originally posted by Pete Fats
I just followed through the process of signing up one of those paid ads, and they seem to be done on a cost-per-click basis. I'd be interested to know how (upto now) it has worked out on a RL$ spent vs L$ gained side of things.

Before anyone thinks I'm doing something evil, let me give you all the numbers...

Between (roughly) Feb 13 - Mar 7, I spent US$141 on google adwords

I recieved less than 12 referrals in that time.

You get L$2000 per referral (the website lies)

L$24,000 / L$250 = 96 GOM blocks

US$141 / 96 = US$1.47/block

Not too good of a deal considering you can buy L$ on GOM for US$1.13, and I'm being optimistic with my referral count (some of which most likely didn't even come from adwords).

[Edit:

Oh, I completely forgot a big detail, not all my referrals signed up. That makes it a lot worse for the ROI angle...

I had 6 or less people sign up during that time. So it's more like $2.94/block.
]

Alpha Zaius

llLol()

Join date: 13 Mar 2004

Posts: 1,187

03-24-2004 12:33

ouch! that must hurt.

Kex Godel

Master Slacker

Join date: 14 Nov 2003

Posts: 869

03-24-2004 12:37

Well, I like SL and I like Google, so it's money well spent.

I did get thank you's from some interesting people though, so I think it's probably worth it... =)

Heh, neat idea.
Alpha Zaius llLol() Join date: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1,187	03-23-2004 15:10 Goto http://www.google.com Type in "Second Life" at the search, press search at the right.. look for "A Geek's 3D Playground" (if it is not there, refresh till you do." Click the link! cough* Look who just reffered you. This isnt bad, just kinda funny how they put that on there, hey, its a good idea. Oh well, I was bored and went to find some SL fansites not in the link section. --Alpha
Juro Kothari Like a dog on a bone Join date: 4 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,418	03-23-2004 15:31 So, who was the referrer? I would click, but that is part of Google's AdWords program, which is charged per click, and since I know about SL, I'll save them a buck or two and just ask... ... who was the referrer?
Alpha Zaius llLol() Join date: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1,187	03-23-2004 15:58 Kex Godel
Pete Fats Geek Join date: 18 Apr 2003 Posts: 648	03-23-2004 16:27 I just followed through the process of signing up one of those paid ads, and they seem to be done on a cost-per-click basis. I'd be interested to know how (upto now) it has worked out on a RL$ spent vs L$ gained side of things.
Juro Kothari Like a dog on a bone Join date: 4 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,418	03-23-2004 16:33 At work, one of the things I do is manage the Google AdWords project. They use an auction-like system of bidding to factor the cost-per-click. So, if you have a relatively unique search keyword, chances are its not going to cost you much. If, however, you are bidding on a popular keyword, such as 'computer' or 'software', you're probably going to pay alot. We average about $1.75 per click. The ROI isn't too bad, but you also have to factor in the free advertisement. If only 1 out of 1000 people click on your ad, you got 999 impressions for free. And while those 999 (potentially) didn't click on your ad, they did see your name/brand.
Kex Godel Master Slacker Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 869	03-23-2004 17:43 I started doing it when I did a search for Second Life and There.com was the top hit on google adwords... I couldn't have any of that... BTW, it's not a money-making opportunity, I can assure you of that =) I inadvertently went well over $100 last month. I've since turned it way down now that it seems there.com doesn't seem to be coming up as an adwords hit on "second life" anymore. Between the adwords thing and my referral link in my signature on several forums, I've gotten about ten referrals in the past month. I think the forums seem to work better, I seem to notice a referral is more likely on days that I've posted to various forums, and at least they're free =)
Kex Godel Master Slacker Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 869	03-23-2004 17:56 From: someone Originally posted by Pete Fats I just followed through the process of signing up one of those paid ads, and they seem to be done on a cost-per-click basis. I'd be interested to know how (upto now) it has worked out on a RL$ spent vs L$ gained side of things. Before anyone thinks I'm doing something evil, let me give you all the numbers... Between (roughly) Feb 13 - Mar 7, I spent US$141 on google adwords I recieved less than 12 referrals in that time. You get L$2000 per referral (the website lies) L$24,000 / L$250 = 96 GOM blocks US$141 / 96 = US$1.47/block Not too good of a deal considering you can buy L$ on GOM for US$1.13, and I'm being optimistic with my referral count (some of which most likely didn't even come from adwords). [Edit: Oh, I completely forgot a big detail, not all my referrals signed up. That makes it a lot worse for the ROI angle... I had 6 or less people sign up during that time. So it's more like $2.94/block. ]
Alpha Zaius llLol() Join date: 13 Mar 2004 Posts: 1,187	03-24-2004 12:33 ouch! that must hurt.
Kex Godel Master Slacker Join date: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 869	03-24-2004 12:37 Well, I like SL and I like Google, so it's money well spent. I did get thank you's from some interesting people though, so I think it's probably worth it... =)

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