Can I disclose that Google pays me per click?

I've just put up a disclosure statement on my DoFollow Search Engine. Anyone know if that's pushing the boundaries or not?

basically, it reads

"Disclosure: I get paid per click on the google advertisements that appear on the search results"

 

As long as you are not telling how much per click, or asking anyone to click the adverts, you should be fine.

 

You're drawing attention to the ads and the fact that they monetize your site. I would check this one with Google before proceeding as there is a STRONG chance that this violates Policies.

 

By the same token DP would then violate TOS... Nothing wrong with disclosing you get money from your ads.

 

^^^ I disagree..there is nothing wrong in that!!!

 

So, is the OP going to ask Google, then? Be an interesting test. I fail to see where it is in principle any different than saying "Support Us"

 

so...how do you ask them again? ??

 

I get quick results through here:

https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/request.py?

Don't know how long you've had the site going, but on the chance that it isn't allowed, you might phrase the question along the lines that it's something you'd like to implement but want to know if it's allowed.

 

Why do you want to disclose it in the first place?

Secondly, DP is a premium member, rules are bent for them.

 

That's what I was wondering...there's no real reason to "disclose" it other than to draw attention to it which is why I have doubts about being able to. But, who knows, we'll see what Google says.

 

I'll answer this question with a question, "why do some people disclose affiliate links?"

 

Oftentimes to get other people to sign up for something...ostensibly so they can make all that money, too, but really more for the purpose of the website owner earning the kickback for the signup.

 

you are not allowed to write somethink like you did

 

You are allowed to provide the information that you get paid by Google for AdSense clicks, since it falls under the bolded phrase. However, the way you disclose it cannot encourage users to click the ads. Might be better to ask Google after all. Why not move the disclosure to a separate page? I think that would be okay.

 

well you can speak about and give a range say mid xx or 0.xx, i dont think you must give the precise figure.

 

Better yet, why have the disclosure at all? What purpose does it serve? The only purpose that I can see is to draw attention to the fact that he makes money from the clicks, thus hoping that visitors will be good to him and click the results. And if that's the case, as I suspect the intent is, then no matter where it is, it's going to cause problems.

 

Or it might just be an attempt to make it more transparent... I don't know, but seems the OP wanted a disclosure, so I gave an opinion on whether it is allowed.

 

Now we just sit back and see what sort of decision the G hands down from on high

 

We kindly ask that you do not place the discloser on your website. Keep in
mind that publishers are not permitted to encourage users to click on
Google ads or bring excessive attention to ad units. For example, your
site cannot contain phrases such as "click the ads," "support our
sponsors," "visit these recommended links," or other similar language that
could apply to the Google ads on your site. Publishers may not use symbols
or misleading images that direct attention to the ads on their sites, and
publishers may not label the Google ads with text other than "sponsored
links" or "advertisements."

 

Okay... That settles it then.