AdSense disabled my account right before first payment — how else can I monetize a small tool-based website?
Hi everyone,
I run a small tool-based website that was monetized with AdSense for around 6 months. Just when I was about to receive my first payment, AdSense disabled my account, saying they found a linked account that had been terminated earlier.
I submitted an appeal, but it has now been over 2 months and I still haven’t received any response from them.
My website currently gets around 100 visitors per day. I also receive guest post inquiries from time to time, but none of them have converted yet. I have Amazon affiliate links on the site as well, but they don’t convert much either — right now they make around $20/month.
I also applied to Journey by Mediavine, but got rejected. I suspect the AdSense issue may have played a role, although I’m not completely sure.
For a small website with around 100 daily visitors, what realistic monetization options would you recommend besides AdSense?
I’m open to display ad alternatives, affiliate ideas, sponsored posts, selling placements, or anything else that could work for a tool/content website.
Would appreciate any advice from people who have dealt with similar situations.