You can still make really good money with ads, you just can't rely on Google AdWords. If your site has a very specific bit of content that isn't drivel (like p

You can still make really good money with ads, you just can't rely on Google AdWords. If your site has a very specific bit of content that isn't drivel (like pop culture gossip) then you can work with brands or ad networks to find good advertisers that will pay more because of the audience you bring. I agree that affiliate is a great way to monetize but that doesn't mean ads are bad; you can do both.