Why I'm abandoning AdSense on two sites and betting on affiliate monetization

Short summary

The author pivots two directory sites from AdSense to affiliate monetization, explaining that affiliate commissions trigger on actual purchases while AdSense requires approval before traffic generates revenue. He implemented this with safe environment defaults and proper FTC disclosures, aligning monetization strategy with audience purchase intent.

• •AdSense approval gate delays revenue; affiliate commissions start on first purchase
• •Monetization choice depends on audience intent: purchase-driven → affiliate, anti-purchase → display ads
• •Implemented with safe defaults (affiliate-first, AdSense only when approved) and FTC-required disclosures

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