Google Adsense Referrals

[Jack]

Hello,

I'm interested in trying out Googles Referral system, telling people about Adsense.

I have a question, from what I read, Google will send me $100 for each person I recommend who makes $100 within 6months. So if a user I recommend makes $100, I get $100 - is that a one off fee to me, e.g. I can't make any more money from that user after that?

Has anyone had great sucess from referrals? Any hints/tips?

Thanks

[Tyler]

Yes, it looks like it:

Your earnings for referrals will vary depending on the product you're referring.

AdSense: When a user you've referred to AdSense first earns US$100 within 180 days, we'll credit your AdSense account with US$100.
Firefox plus Google Toolbar: When a user you've referred to Firefox plus Google Toolbar runs Firefox for the first time, you'll receive up to US$1 in your account, depending on the user's location. Your referral must be a Windows user, who has not previously installed Firefox, in order for you to receive credit.
AdWords: When a user you've referred to AdWords signs up and spends US$100 within 90 days, we'll credit your AdSense account with US$20.
Pack: When a Windows user you've referred to Pack downloads and installs the product, you'll receive up to US$2 in your account.
Picasa: When a user you've referred to Picasa downloads and runs the product for the first time, we'll credit your account with up to US$1. The user you refer must be using Windows and not have previously installed Picasa in order for you to receive credit.

[kiplarson]

I used to run referalls on a lot of my sites, but I only ever made a few bucks off of them (most being Firefox with Google toolbar). I've yet to receive a $100 payment from google for an Adsense sign up (I think I've only had one sign up in the six months I've done it).

[iworkforthem]

There's really too little variety in the Google Adsense Referrals, whenever there's a new referrals design out, it get SPAMs throughout the entire internet. Before we know it, everyone will avoid it. Maybe they should do a blogads kind of model. We upload our design. :P

[Submerge]

I've had them credit my account $100 for a referral to adsense. Shame I never received it. :(

[charley]

Picasa: When a user you've referred to Picasa downloads and runs the product for the first time, we'll credit your account with up to US$1. The user you refer must be using Windows and not have previously installed Picasa in order for you to receive credit.

Tyler, can you explain this a bit more.

I am new to this.

[Submerge]

It's simple, you put out a download link the Adsense provides you. If the user clicks the link and then clicks the install button on the site, you'll be given $1 by Adsense. But the program can't be pre-installed on the PC already. The amount varies, it usually is a $1, but with these referrals I have been paid less than a dollar sometimes, that's why they say up to a $1.

[charley]

The amount varies, it usually is a $1, but with these referrals I have been paid less than a dollar sometimes, that's why they say up to a $1.

I reckon it's difficult to get them as Adsense is widely known by now.

[Submerge]

Well, the way Adsense wants you to advertise these referrals, it shouldn'r matter.

[charley]

Well, the way Adsense wants you to advertise these referrals, it shouldn'r matter.

how many refferals have you got, last few months. I made only a handfull. But before that I made lots.

[Submerge]

I no longer use Adsense, so I've made no referrals lately.

[charley]

I no longer use Adsense, so I've made no referrals lately.

Right !

I just want to mention, that this is not profitable at all these times. Their payouts also have reduced a lot. I am looking for an alternative.

[Submerge]

Oh I see.

I've heard they combine Picassa with the Google Desktop program. Once again declining their overall payouts.

[charley]

I've heard they combine Picassa with the Google Desktop program. Once again declining their overall payouts.

Ummm!

Seems like they are going to hit rock bottom. I dont think they can sustain their competitors.

[ahsan16]

Thats the first time i am hearing so I will try to refer then.