I run a website that is monetized via Adsense and I do not see a negative impact of the Corona pandemic.
What makes the situation so much different for the L.A. Times then for a website?
What makes the situation so much different for the L.A. Times then for a website?
Strange, I would think that in the current times, the value of a visitor is higher for many companies. If they sell digital goods and services, people should have more time now for those.
Why did the LA Times revenue get "nearly eliminated" while I don't see a change at all?
The ads I see on my website seem to advertise all kinds of random stuff, so it is not like I am targeting a specific niche.
Maybe some other HN users with websites that feature ads can chime in and tell their experience?
But "nearly eliminated" sounds like a lot.
How do you feel your reader demographic stacks up against the LA Times?
AdSense tends to be only certain types of advertisers. I can't say that I've ever seen a concert ticket or movie advertisement in an AdSense window, but I've also been running ad blocking tools for quite some time now.
At larger revenue levels, a lot of advertising deals may be more direct. For example, perhaps a major band advertises their show dates directly with the Times. Bands are currently putting the kibosh on their tours, so all of that revenue goes to zero.