Blogs with no ads

[samideveloper]

Big sites skip ads to keep users happy and earn via sponsorships,
products
or subscriptions.

 

[jaykarbanda]

They probably make money through affiliate links or sponsored content instead of display ads.

Yes, sponsored posts could also be source of good revenue if someone is getting good traffic on the blog.

 

[fhu]

maybe the person just doing personal branding. check their social media if have any offer or something to sell

 

[wodzinskan]

Big websites have mostly sponsors, make money from partnerships or from their products. If a website make ads many people are annoyed and leave faster.

 

[seomaster5]

Big websites have mostly sponsors, make money from partnerships or from their products. If a website make ads many people are annoyed and leave faster.

What type of partnerships ? Like even for a big forum like BHW, I do not come across them promoting anything from such a partner.

 

[CyberMonster]

a lot of big sites skip ads because their main goal isn’t ad revenue. they usually make money through things like subscriptions, products, services, data, or brand partnerships, and ads can actually hurt their brand image and user experience. clean websites load faster, look more trustworthy, and convert better, especially for high-value audiences. for them, one customer or client can be worth way more than what display ads would ever pay, so they focus on building authority and long-term trust instead of quick ad money.

 

[seomaster5]

a lot of big sites skip ads because their main goal isn’t ad revenue. they usually make money through things like subscriptions, products, services, data, or brand partnerships, and ads can actually hurt their brand image and user experience. clean websites load faster, look more trustworthy, and convert better, especially for high-value audiences. for them, one customer or client can be worth way more than what display ads would ever pay, so they focus on building authority and long-term trust instead of quick ad money.

Yes, I.am also seeing some big youtube channels doing this same thing. They removed google ads from the channel and earning only through sponsosrships.

 

[IM Dude]

While browsing Google, I often come across many big websites that do not have any single ad on their website. They have very good content and also presentation on website. If they are spending so much on the website, why are they not putting ads on the website ?

They capture leads or they have affiliate links on their sites. Without monetization it's impossible to run websites. They have blog posts linking to buyers guides and money pages. They have different statergy then display ads. That's why you don't see ads.

 

[avaava]

I think they may need quicker results.

 

[wntpi]

niches with content effect in making verify ads display on webpage,some niches are except with copyscape content and unsecure/paid download link to surf.

 

[GeeLark AI]

While browsing Google, I often come across many big websites that do not have any single ad on their website. They have very good content and also presentation on website. If they are spending so much on the website, why are they not putting ads on the website ?

Many big sites don’t use ads because they make money other ways

Like products, services, sponsorships, or brand trust

Also, Ads can slow pages, hurt UX, and reduce credibility, so some sites avoid them completely.

 

[rankexplorers]

While browsing Google, I often come across many big websites that do not have any single ad on their website. They have very good content and also presentation on website. If they are spending so much on the website, why are they not putting ads on the website ?

Probably different income streams i'd say.

 

[borlin]

some bigger sites choose not to run ads because they want the experience to feel clean and trustworthy. ads can make pages load slower or feel a bit cluttered and that doesn’t always match the image they are going for. a lot of them earn in quieter ways like offering services, selling products or using the site to build authority for their brand. for them, ads just aren’t the main goal

 

[seomaster5]

some bigger sites choose not to run ads because they want the experience to feel clean and trustworthy. ads can make pages load slower or feel a bit cluttered and that doesn’t always match the image they are going for. a lot of them earn in quieter ways like offering services, selling products or using the site to build authority for their brand. for them, ads just aren’t the main goal

Bogus network ads can make site slow but that is never problem with a trusted network like Adsense.

 

[seolab407]

Bear Blog, Neocities, GitHub Pages, and Substack are simple blog platforms with no ads.

 

[seomaster5]

Bear Blog, Neocities, GitHub Pages, and Substack are simple blog platforms with no ads.

May be they are too big and thus have other possible income sources. For small blogs, it night not be possible to survive without ads.

 

[bl4ck]

THere are dozens of other monitization models. Maybe they are just promoting their own products or services.

 

[india]

They make money from Paid Post, Affiliates etc. AdSense is just peanuts for them specially niche blogs.

 

[Jack-Thomas]

There are a few reasons big websites sometimes skip ads, even if they spend a lot on content and design:

1. User Experience First – Some sites prioritize a clean look and fast loading over ad revenue. Ads can annoy visitors and hurt engagement.
2. Brand Authority – Premium or authority sites may avoid ads to maintain a professional image.
3. Alternative Revenue – Many big sites make money through subscriptions, sponsorships, affiliate deals, or product sales instead of display ads.
4. Long-Term Strategy – They might be building traffic and trust first; ads could come later once the brand is solid.

Basically, ads aren’t always the best fit. Sometimes, keeping users happy and engaged is worth more than immediate revenue.

 

[Alen Simon]

A lot of big sites skip ads because they care more about giving a clean, smooth experience than squeezing out a bit of ad money. They usually earn in other ways, so keeping the site fast and trustworthy matters more than filling it with banners