If you’ve ever wondered how websites make money from ads, you’re not alone. Whether you run a blog, a news site, or an app — ad networks can turn your content into a reliable income source. But how exactly do ad networks pay publishers ? How much can you expect to earn, and what affects your payout? In this guide, we’ll break it all down in plain English—so you know exactly what’s going on behind those ad dashboards. What Exactly Is an Ad Network? Think of an ad network as a matchmaker between two groups: Advertisers , who want to show their ads to the right audience, and Publishers , like you, who own websites or apps with real visitors. The ad network connects the two, placing relevant ads on your site and tracking performance. When visitors see or interact with those ads, you earn money. Some popular ad networks include: Google AdSense Ezoic Media.net AdThrive PropellerAds Monumetric Each one has its own payment rules, but the basic idea is the...