I’ve been wondering about this for a while, so I figured I’d ask it the same way I’d ask on any forum. When it comes to adult website advertising, which networks really work once you try to scale up? Not just a few clicks here and there, but actual steady traffic that doesn’t fall apart after a week.
The main problem I ran into early was confusion. There are so many ad networks out there, and everyone claims theirs is “the best.” Some people say mainstream networks are fine if you’re careful. Others say they’ll shut you down the second they see adult content. When you’re trying to grow, that uncertainty gets frustrating fast. I didn’t want to keep rebuilding campaigns from scratch every time an account got flagged.
At first, I tested a couple of general ad platforms. They were okay for small tests, but scaling was a headache. Either the traffic dropped off, costs shot up, or the rules kept changing. It felt like I was always walking on eggshells. I also noticed that even when ads were approved, the audience didn’t always match what I expected. Lots of impressions, not many real users.
What helped was slowing down and actually paying attention to where the traffic was coming from. I tried a few networks that were more open to adult website advertising, and the difference was noticeable. The approval process was smoother, and I didn’t feel like I had to hide what I was promoting. Some networks clearly understand adult traffic better than others, especially when it comes to placements and targeting.
That said, not everything worked perfectly. A couple of networks looked promising but sent low quality traffic. Others worked well at first and then plateaued. The biggest lesson for me was not to rely on just one source. Mixing a few networks and watching performance closely made things more stable over time.
Overall, I don’t think there’s one perfect network for everyone. It’s more about finding a few that fit your goals, testing patiently, and not expecting instant results. That mindset saved me a lot of stress.
