Real n00b question on adsense...

[Dresden14]

So I've got a few sites that rank for high competitive keys (#1-#3 positions for many); anyhow my noob question was this. I'm trying to figure out if it's "worth it" to add adsense to my network of sites. What im doing, is generating debt leads (but its for a company I own). We call and close the leads ourselves.

Question 1:
Is there a way to find out "how much" you would get per click, similar to that of the adwords keyword tool (estimated cost per click)?

Question 2:
By adding adsense, does it F up the SEO?

In summary, if I cant make at least $100 bux a day, I dont think I'd wanna add it to my sites.

 

[jeffrey]

Regardless if you could be making $100 a day, the people clicking the ads could be potential leads that are now going somewhere else.

 

[Lente]

Regardless if you could be making $100 a day, the people clicking the ads could be potential leads that are now going somewhere else.

Yes, you may earn a $100 from adsense but you are promoting your competitors through this.

 

[ARVolund]

I have to agree that if you are already monetizing your visitors adding adsense is probably not a good idea. Even if you made $100 a day I imaging a good share of the would cannibalize your existing income.

 

[Dresden14]

Regardless if you could be making $100 a day, the people clicking the ads could be potential leads that are now going somewhere else.

....Exactly, which is why Im trying to figure out if its worth it or not. So far, it doesnt sound like it at all.. My assumption then, is those whom use adsense don't own companies promoting their own services and products, but instead advertise for the sole purpose of promoting adsense?

 

[jeffrey]

....Exactly, which is why Im trying to figure out if its worth it or not. So far, it doesnt sound like it at all.. My assumption then, is those whom use adsense don't own companies promoting their own services and products, but instead advertise for the sole purpose of promoting adsense?

Many sites use adsense if they are in obscure niches and have no other way of monetizing it.