Is this adplacement against the TOS?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by kalle437, Jan 10, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hello!
    I visited a site, www. wisegeek.com/. And I noticed that the addplacement was a bit misleading. Is this against the TOS?

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    If it isn't, I think I will start using it on my new site :)

    Kalle :)
     
    kalle437, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  2. thedark

    thedark Well-Known Member

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    i don't think it is against TOS.
    It looks like the other links, but the visitors can see that there are google ads.
     
    thedark, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  3. TheBen

    TheBen Active Member

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    its marked as an ad so i dont think that it is against the tos.
     
    TheBen, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  4. kalle437

    kalle437 Peon

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    Sounds nice. I will try this on the site then, and see how it goes. But I think I will ask Google first, to be secure :)

    Will update when I've got the answer from Google.

    Kalle :)
     
    kalle437, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  5. tlainevool

    tlainevool Guest

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    #5
    I personally think it is a TOS violation. If you look at Google's post about ad and image placement clarification, they say:

    I think the example you showed is clearly misleading. The menus mimic the ad format.

    Like always though, better ask Google about this directly. Anyone in the forum saying "Yes I think that's fine" isn't going to keep you from getting your account banned.
     
    tlainevool, Jan 10, 2007 IP
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    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    its a bit misleading....but on link units users have to click twice so I think that's ok.
     
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  7. digital1

    digital1 Well-Known Member

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    I totally agree with tlainevool - while it may or may not be in direct violation with Google Adsense' TOS (even though I believe it is), it just isn't worth the risk.
     
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    chris20492002 Guest

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    yes it is misleading but I dont think it would be a TOS violation.

    Its a tough one thou and its pretty good blending.
     
    chris20492002, Jan 10, 2007 IP
  9. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    well, its 100% ok with TOS.
    I'd say, its a wisely blended ad.
     
    Abhik, Jan 10, 2007 IP