How to Estimate Website Revenue

Website revenue is best estimated by separating traffic, monetization model, and visitor value. This guide explains the common formulas and points you to the right calculator for each part.

Start With Traffic

Traffic is the base of almost every website income estimate. Use monthly sessions or pageviews when you have analytics access. If you are researching a competitor or a site you do not own, start with the website traffic and income calculator for a broad estimate.

Choose the Revenue Model

ModelFormulaBest calculator
Display adsPageviews x RPM / 1,000AdSense revenue calculator
Publisher RPMRevenue / pageviews x 1,000RPM calculator
Paid media equivalentVisits x average CPCTraffic value calculator
Campaign pricingCost / impressions x 1,000CPM calculator

Do Not Mix Website Worth With Monthly Revenue

Monthly revenue estimates forecast current earning power. Website worth estimates what a buyer might pay for the asset. For valuation, use the domain value estimator after you understand traffic and revenue.