I came across this yesterday. http://www.gidnetwork.com/b-13.html Anyone tried anything like that ? That site is the first I've come across that talks about this method. I suppose I'd probably best email G and check that it's actually allowed before trying it.
Sounds complicated. Is it not easier just to replace the 468x60 space (or whatever dims you are using) with a blue box or something? That will not mess up your AdSense 'pageviews' stats too. (if ip == myip) then bluebox; else adsense; something like that.
I believe the point is to allow yourself to click on ads without causing invalid clicks. So if you come across ads on your own site that interests you, you can click on it.
Or remove the google_ad_client from the code if IP = MyIP the ads still show, you can click them, but I believe as there is no google_ad_client the advertiser is not charged, the click does not get recorded... COULD be wrong, but that's what I heard.. email G if you want and as for dynamic IP's... you could set your home page of your browser to a URL that records your IP then redirects you to whatever your usual home page is.. then whenever you open the browser you are telling the server what IP is yours O am am full of good ideas today
There are a few ways that it could be done. But I like the cookie way The advantage of the ca-test is that you'd be able to click on the ads without worrying. But I suppose you'd still have to go to a special page in order to setup the cookie or whatever in the first place. My first reply from G says that 'no you are not supposed to alter the javascript in any way, but we'll pass this on for further investigation'. So perhaps might hear more.