History of Adsense

Google AdSense is a program run by Google that allows publishers in the Google Network of content sitesto serve automatic text, image, video, or interactive media advertisements, that are targeted to site content and audience. These advertisements are administered, sorted, and maintained by Google. They can generate revenue on either a per-click or per-impressionbasis. Google beta-tested a cost-per-action service, but discontinued it in October 2008 in favor of aDoubleClick offering (also owned by Google).^[2] In Q1 2014, Google earned US $3.4 billion ($13.6 billion annualized), or 22% of total revenue, through Google AdSense.^[3] AdSense is a participant in the AdChoicesprogram, so AdSense ads typically include the triangle-shapedAdChoices icon.^[4][5] This program also operates on HTTP cookies. Over 14 million websites use AdSense.^[6]

Google AdSenseDeveloper(s)GoogleInitial releaseJune 18, 2003; 14 years ago^[1]Operating systemCross-platform(web-based application)TypeOnline advertisingWebsitewww.google.com/adsense