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    Where (which part of the world) is the stie hosted? Boy it was slow to load.

    Good site, nice layout - if you expect clicks on Google Ads then you won't get many - they are not blended well.
     
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    tracert and dnsstuff.com discovers the problem

    The website is hosted in Malaysia. When the signal reaches Mayalsia there is alot of slowness almost to the point of timing out.
    http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=202.75.42.33

    As for site/google ads.
    I agree. Its the not sort of placement/matchup that I believe would generate many clicks. Sometimes small single ad blocks can be more effective than large blocks.

    With blending there are two ways of going with it.
    > Match the skin (in which case they blend into the page as if they are part of the article)
    > Make it stand out (in which case eye catching colors may draw it to the attention of people wanting products/services such as those advertised)
     
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    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Yeah the site is hosted in Malaysia, I will definately consider a server change to the US, but not immediately though. Thanks for the comments. What colours should I blend, green links to match the site?

    - MENJ
     
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    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Ah, forget that I asked the last Q. I've blended the ads. Check it out again.

    - MENJ
     
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    You call them blended? Sorry for being so blunt. Look at the blending here: http://www.articlestonurture.com
     
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    Ibn Juferi Prominent Member

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    Hmm well it does work for me. Still, I would like to know what you would suggest? Add borders to the ads?

    - MENJ
     
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    I just find your ads standing out. Border won't do the trick. How about matching the font text, color and size? That might increase your CTR or decrease - you have to experiment a little to see what is beneficial.
     
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    OK, I will do that. Thanks!

    - MENJ
     
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