Rounded corners on adsense ads, when did that become a feature?

I agree with everyone:

• They look really great
• It can make ad blending difficult

IMO, compared to the old options, these will actually make some sites look better

 

i did not notice that! thanks dear!

 

Im getting double $ from rounded ads than plain square ones

 

Great update Gonna use them on my site.

 

I think it looks better I like the new layout

 

wow, it looks great. i did not noticed it until now

 

An update on my earlier comment about the effect of these ads on CTR. I changed some ads from borderless with a white background (the same as the page) to round corners, light colour background, that contrast with the page.

After testing for 24 hours on a whole site section, the results are less clear than before. The CTR for that channel is very slightly down on average, but only slightly and it is within the 'normal' range, so it looks as if perhaps it neither increases or or decreases income for me.

If that's the case the new format can stay, since it looks better. But I won't roll it out across other parts of the site until I have tested for a week or so to get definite results.

Worth trying if it suits the look of your site, I think.

 

Thanks.. i never knew about this so i give it a shot here http://www.articlebasement.com/Article/Maternity-Dresses-for-the-Modern-Women/45391

I hope to increase some clicks by using this new style.

 

cool....I thought this was only available to premium publishers

 

kojak,

you could try changing the top 336*280 to be a light blue background with borders in the same blue as the menu background, and very rounded corners.

Goes against what you've read about blending I expect but worth a try I think. The visitors eye should be drawn to the 'splash of colour'.

Cheers

 

thanks rasputin please check it now LINK i made what you suggested.. i hope it will increase my ctr..

KOjak