Default Search Terms

[Help Desk]

Is there any way for to specify a default search term for Google's Adsense Search?

[T0PS3O]

I guess it would be entirely against T's & C's but it's pretty plain html so have yuo tried value="your chosen keyword" in the <input> tag?

[Sholva]

From Googles Terms and Conditions:
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Implementation and Operation of Ads and Search Results. You agree to comply with the specifications provided by Google to enable proper delivery, display, tracking, and reporting of Ads, Search Results, and Google Brand Features (as defined in Section 12 below) in connection with Your Site(s), including without limitation by not modifying the JavaScript or other programming provided to You by Google in any way, unless expressly authorized in writing by Google (including by electronic mail). If You have elected to receive Search Results, you will display on Your Site(s) a Google search box (a "Search Box") in accordance with the specifications provided by Google. Each Web page(s) that contains a Search Box must also contain other content related to Your Site. All search queries must originate from individual human end users inputting data directly into a Search Box on Your Site(s).
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I'd read that as you cannot pre enter text for the web search boxes in the adsense program.

The modification is one, the "must orginate from individual human end users inputting data directly into a search box"

Perhaps you should email Google about it?

[caroline]

You aren't allowed to do that. In another forum a guy e-mailed Google and the answer was a definite NO.

[Help Desk]

Thanks, that definitely gives me the answer I was looking for.