Monetization Methods That Are More Profitable Than AdSense

I got this comment from Money Maker Blogs in my post about the perils of AdSense:

Interesting post, considering that for the most part people think automatically of AdSense when thinking of monetizing their websites, but the points you make are definitely valid. I have heard many horror stories of people getting banned and losing a lot of income. But what do you suggest as an alternative to AdSense? I know there are many options out there, but what do you think is a good reliable way to monetize a website?

From my research and experience, these monetization strategies are much more profitable than AdSense:

Advertising
Whether you sell links, banners, or reviews, advertising is a great way to make money online. If you don’t want to look for advertisers, try ad brokers like ReviewMe and Text Link Ads. However, if you have a quality, well-trafficked site, you could probably get advertisers directly by creating an advertising page.

Affiliate Offers
The money you can earn selling affiliate offers depends on your niche. Here are three ways to find affiliate offers. First, think about relevant products your target audience would buy. Then, go to sites that sell those products and see if they have affiliate programs. Second, do a search for your niche affiliate program. Third, join sites like Link Share and Commission Junction and search through their affiliate offers. These sites handle the affiliate programs of many companies.

Create And Sell Your Own Product
This monetization strategy takes the most time. However, it can easily be the most profitable especially if you set up your own affiliate program.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to put different monetization methods on your website. John Chow is a great example of this. He made over $12,000 last month using 10 different methods.