Does having adsense ads make you a commercial site?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by guitarbinge, Jun 24, 2008.

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    If you have a regular opinion blog but have adsense ads on the sides, would it be accurate to call yourself a commercial site? Technically you are making money...although it is a small amount...

    The reason I ask is I've come across a lot of freebies on the web---scripts and graphics etc. that specify that they can only be used on a non-commercial site.

    I just want to make sure the presence of adsense does not disqualify me from using these

    thanks
     
    guitarbinge, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  2. glenndorsey

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    Yes, you are engaing in commerce, so you have a commercial site.
     
    glenndorsey, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  3. dairyman

    dairyman Notable Member

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    Exactly. Even if the earning is in cents or in hundreds of dollars, earning means commercial. Be informed :)
     
    dairyman, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    in that sense, non-commercial means you don't charge a fee.
    just having ads on your doesn't make your site commercial.
    the creators of the scripts/graphics want their works available without charge.
     
    zodiac, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    No, using adsense or any advertising program on your site doesn't make it commercial.
     
    FightRice, Jun 24, 2008 IP