Many believe that only the latest news can bring profit with tools like ChatGPT. This case shows the opposite: even blasts from the past can work when used with skill.
Adsterra often becomes a starting point for new publishers. With support and courage, they grow fast and turn small steps into real business. This study presents one publisher’s path — from first try to steady income.
Publisher fact file: Humphrey Mwiinga
Name: Humphrey Mwiinga
Age: 35
Country: Zambia
Background: Blogger, digital marketer, entrepreneur
Key milestone: First $1,006 earned online through Adsterra
Journey:
Lost previous job when employer closed down
Lived on small savings, used part of it to buy internet bundles for research
Explored multiple ad networks before choosing Adsterra
Selected Adsterra for quick approval, flexible traffic requirements, support for free blog domains like Blogger, and Smartlink format that allows for earning without a website
Main strategy: Used blogging + Facebook traffic to attract visitors
Takeaway: With persistence, free tools, and Adsterra’s Partner Care, first-time publishers can turn curiosity into income.
The start
Making money with ChatGPT and Adsterra turned out to be easier than expected. Adsterra gives high CPM rates, especially when traffic comes from Tier 1 countries such as the United States.
Humphrey showed a creative way to use this mix. Instead of focusing on the latest news, he built content around famous celebrities from past years — a choice that proved both original and effective.
The method is simple.
Ask ChatGPT to list well-known American celebrities from the last decade with large fan bases.
From that list, select two names.
Create short stories about them.
Humphrey chose the celebrities he had a strong interest in, so the writing came naturally.
This same approach can be used for other topics. ChatGPT can suggest outlines and ideas, while Adsterra helps turn the traffic into income.
Reasons to use ChatGPT for earning
Using ChatGPT to make money has proven to be both fast and simple. The tool can create content in minutes, which saves time and energy. It can write first drafts or complete articles, leaving more space to focus on other parts of work.
ChatGPT is also useful for ideas. It can suggest new angles, inspire fresh stories, and help when the writer feels stuck. This makes it easier to keep content interesting and creative.
As said earlier, Humphrey enjoys reading about celebrities, and he built content by using Wikipedia for background and ChatGPT for ideas. The advice is clear: pick a topic you enjoy, because it will make writing easier. This method works in any niche.
After creating a story on Blogger, the steps are simple, too:
Shorten the Blogger link with a tool like TinyURL.
Look for Facebook groups that match the niche, for example, entertainment or celebrity groups.
Contact group admins and offer to be a moderator. This way, posts do not need approval and reach readers faster.
More tools to help you thrive
Along with ChatGPT, Humphrey also uses Bard by Google, now called Gemini, to find information about the most followed celebrities on social media in the United States.
What makes the process special is the mix of old and new. Many stars from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s are still very popular in the US. Learning this gave Humphrey the idea to combine stories about famous names from the past with today’s celebrities.
The content often focuses on biographies, interesting facts, and entertainment stories. Topics include career highlights, awards, and the lasting impact these artists have had. This mix of history and current fame makes the stories engaging for readers of all ages.
When success comes
Humphrey kindly shared his real earning in November and December 2024:
Humphrey didn’t just spend the money earned, he wisely invested in a heat press machine and a plotter cutter to grow a T-shirt printing business. He also hired a helper to manage daily work, which allowed more focus on online projects with Adsterra. This shows how good planning makes it possible to run both an offline business and an online activity at the same time.
Keep growing
After the January payout, Humphrey continued with his ChatGPT strategy. Facebook is still the main source of traffic, and it remains effective. By following this method, the earnings grew by more than an extra $600 in addition to the earlier success.
Which ad formats to choose for this strategy?
Adsterra gives publishers many ad formats to choose from. In this case, Social Bar and Popunder worked well with content about entertainment and biographies. The key advice is simple: if one format does not bring good results, try another one until you find the best match for your niche.
Unbeatable reasons to become Adsterra’s publisher
Many ad formats: Adsterra has Display banners, Popunders, Smartlinks, Interstitials, In-Page Push, and more. This choice makes it easier to pick ads that fit the audience.
Global reach: the network works worldwide, which is helpful for publishers who get visitors from different countries.
Good payouts: Adsterra offers strong CPM rates, giving publishers a fair share of income from traffic and impressions.
Easy to use: the platform is simple and clear, so managing ads is not difficult.
Diverse payment methods: publishers can receive money in different ways, such as PayPal or bank transfer, depending on what is most convenient.
Top-notch support: the support team answers questions and helps solve issues quickly. They’re also seasoned pros in traffic monetization, so they might share a tip or two for your better results.
Summary
The main advice from this case is simple: do not give up if something does not work right away. Trying different methods is important. Choosing a niche you enjoy makes it easier to stay focused, and Adsterra’s many ad formats allow each publisher to test and find what works best. With patience and effort, results will come.
At the start, the biggest challenge was finding the right platform to bring visitors. In the end, Facebook became the best choice. Some groups do not allow links, and some posts may be declined, but this is part of how the platform works. The way around it was joining many groups in the same niche to make sure content reached more readers.
The key lesson is clear: pick a platform that supports publishers and offers fair conditions. For Humphrey, Adsterra became such a platform. Making money online is not instant, but with consistency and smart choices, it is possible. This case proves that steady effort leads to success.
