samideveloper
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Big sites skip ads to keep users happy and earn via sponsorships,
products
or subscriptions.
products
or subscriptions.
Blogs with no ads
- Thread starter seomaster5
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jaykarbanda
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- Dec 13, 2024
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Yes, sponsored posts could also be source of good revenue if someone is getting good traffic on the blog.
wodzinskan
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- Oct 20, 2025
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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
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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
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- Nov 18, 2025
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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
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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.
- Nov 11, 2018
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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.
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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
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- Sep 9, 2024
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Probably different income streams i'd say.
borlin
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- Jul 13, 2022
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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
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Bogus network ads can make site slow but that is never problem with a trusted network like Adsense.
seomaster5
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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.
Jack-Thomas
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- Sep 10, 2023
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There are a few reasons big websites sometimes skip ads, even if they spend a lot on content and design:
- User Experience First – Some sites prioritize a clean look and fast loading over ad revenue. Ads can annoy visitors and hurt engagement.
- Brand Authority – Premium or authority sites may avoid ads to maintain a professional image.
- Alternative Revenue – Many big sites make money through subscriptions, sponsorships, affiliate deals, or product sales instead of display ads.
- Long-Term Strategy – They might be building traffic and trust first; ads could come later once the brand is solid.
Alen Simon
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- Sep 3, 2023
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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