Nice use of adsense?

[NewComputer]

I was looking around for some new photoshop tutorials, and came across the following site (http:// www. tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/Buttons/1) Before I knew it I was almost clicking on all the the top ads (which are adsense). I thought it was interesting enough to share.

[dct]

I don't know whether to say well done or not to that. Kinda seems a bit sneaky then again others could easily argue it's very well integrated.

[wendydettmer]

It's a toss up....yes, they do say google ads in bright red, but they look exactly like a thread...very interesting

[Jim bob 9 pants]

I think it stinks..........., to be honest

[dct]

I would be interested to know the CTR (which obviously isn't going to happen) though I think I too am on the stink side of the fence.

[stephfoster]

Very clever, but I don't think I'd want my ads on that site. A little too devious for my tastes.

[nevetS]

I don't know about that particular page, but I do like the idea of integrating the ads better into text. It definitely gives me some ideas.

[maverick]

Won't it violate any of adsense policies?

[NewComputer]

Pretty sure it does not violate the TOS.

[wkw]

It says google sponsored ads in two different places for each ad, so I'd say the user has been well-warned. If nothing else it does show that some work at integrating ads better may have higher payoffs.

[NewComputer]

The only question I would raise was 'if' the site was created around AdSense, which is a no-no. There was some good information on the site.

[wendydettmer]

It says google sponsored ads in two different places for each ad, so I'd say the user has been well-warned. If nothing else it does show that some work at integrating ads better may have higher payoffs.


You're right - and the bar is red instead of blue, showing they are different.

it is clever for sure. more clever then i am :)