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Games: Ad networks
Work a stint on one of the real ad networks below, then replay on another and compare what you kept. Or test your sense of who takes the bigger cut.
Each platform plays with its own published fees and payout rules; anything missing uses the typical value for ad networks and is labelled.
How this simulation works (Mediavine)
Every platform has its own table on its simulator page; this is the first one. Demand, job volume and luck are simulated.
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Platform cutNo published percentage for Mediavine or its type, so the game assumes 30%. | 30% | Assumed |
| Days before money can be withdrawnPublished: "Net-65, processed on the first business day of the month (January earnings paid in early April)" | 30 d | Assumed |
| Minimum payoutPublished: "$100 for most methods, $200 via eCheck or local bank transfer" | $100 | Platform data |
| Buyer or advertiser pays per page view | $0.008 | Assumed |
| Page views per piece of work per month at the startMost pieces earn little; a rare one takes off. | 1,200 | Assumed |
| Chance a new piece becomes a hit (x10) | 4% | Assumed |
| Real-world benchmark (for comparison only)Varies widely | — | Typical for type |
Simulators are simplified simulations based on each platform’s published rules, for learning only, not earnings promises. Questions are built from the directory’s verified data and each answer links to its source. Rules change, so check the platform before you sign up.