Anyone know what Google "Pack" is?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by MrGeeK, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. #1
    I was browsing around the AdSense site today and came across this:

    How much will I earn from referrals?

    Your earnings for referrals will vary depending on the product you're referring.

    * AdSense: When a user you've referred to AdSense first earns US$100 within 180 days, we'll credit your AdSense account with US$100.
    * Firefox plus Google Toolbar: When a user you've referred to Firefox plus Google Toolbar runs Firefox for the first time, you'll receive up to US$1 in your account, depending on the user's location. Your referral must be a Windows user, who has not previously installed Firefox, in order for you to receive credit.
    * AdWords: When a user you've referred to AdWords signs up and spends US$100 within 90 days, we'll credit your AdSense account with US$20.
    * Pack: When a Windows user you've referred to Pack downloads and installs the product, you'll receive up to US$2 in your account.
    * Picasa: When a user you've referred to Picasa downloads and runs the product for the first time, we'll credit your account with up to US$1. The user you refer must be using Windows and not have previously installed Picasa in order for you to receive credit.

    From: https://www.google.com/support/adse...&sourceid=aso&subid=ww-ww-et-asui&medium=link

    Does anyone know anything about Google "Pack"?

    I've sent an email to AdSense support about it.
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 10, 2006 IP
  2. lorien1973

    lorien1973 Notable Member

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  3. MrGeeK

    MrGeeK Peon

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    #3
    Ahhhh, so the next question is, how do I get the referral link for it? I don't see it in my Adsense Referral section.
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 10, 2006 IP
  4. LinkBliss

    LinkBliss Peon

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    #4
    Google Pack is a bunch of good software Google has assembled, it's mostly from third-parties, best of breed and most popular titles in each category.

    They are using it I think in hopes to become a free software distribution medium, by virtue of being so big they've probably already succeeded :)

    eric
     
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  5. Shadow

    Shadow Peon

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    #5
    Yes, I can't see any referral buttons for it either, never have :(

    Btw, you mail'ed Support before doing a simple search for Pack? ;) :D
     
    Shadow, Jun 10, 2006 IP
  6. MrGeeK

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    #6
    a simple search for pack wont tell me how I get the referral link
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 10, 2006 IP
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    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    #7
    if you arent in the USA, you probably wont be able to get the links
     
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    tanfwc Peon

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    #8
    So it only apply to USA Adsense user?
     
    tanfwc, Jun 10, 2006 IP
  9. MrGeeK

    MrGeeK Peon

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    #9
    That seems a bit silly, I might not be in the USA, but 90% of my traffic is.
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 10, 2006 IP
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    pokercards Banned

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    #10
    Just go to Adsense setup in your account and the third link should be referrals:D
     
    pokercards, Jun 10, 2006 IP
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    agnivo007 Peon

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    pack referral is not available to many countries...much like initial firefox referrals...
     
    agnivo007, Jun 10, 2006 IP
  12. MrGeeK

    MrGeeK Peon

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    #12
    That just idiotic, I can accept that initially Google only want to make it available to end users in certain Countries, but where is the logic in stopping it via publisher?

    A US based publisher may have mainly European traffic, and a Non-US based publisher may have mainly US traffic, surely Google have a good enough system to handle it by end users Country.
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 11, 2006 IP
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    MakeSens Peon

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    #13
    wtf is if I`m not from US ? European people can't use the pack or they are disallowed to use? sounds like the german "übermensch" ..you know hitler's time.. german people above all.. this pack option sounds freaking to me.. indeed I don't have the option to choose too..

    did u ever see any fair move by google? MrGeek here's your answer:)

    I`m Sad too:(
     
    MakeSens, Jun 11, 2006 IP
  14. pokercards

    pokercards Banned

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    #14

    Just an other reason for Kiwis to migrate to Australia;) :D
     
    pokercards, Jun 18, 2006 IP
  15. MrGeeK

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    Ha!

    I'm an Aussie who Migrated to Kiwiland, and bloody glad I did!
     
    MrGeeK, Jun 18, 2006 IP