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Google adsense trick..am I being naughty?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by touchAshley, Mar 5, 2008.

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    I decided to mess around..maybe increase the clicks.....or something

    I added a background to some adsense on the middle/right of my site. See here ..you can't miss it


    What do you think? I'm thinking it's a violation, but at this point my earnings are uber low and I'm not making much at all. So losing adsense wouldn't hurt my feelings really. I thought about replacing adsense or just doing away with those types of ads completely. At this rate, it would take months to reach payout again. I WAS getting like $150 a month from it, but now I'm getting maybe $17 a month from it since about december or january. Crazy!
     
    touchAshley, Mar 5, 2008 IP
  2. inaga

    inaga Active Member

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    i think it's allowed but don't take my word for it. Looks great :).
     
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  3. touchAshley

    touchAshley Active Member

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    Maybe I should put it inside my posts :cool:
     
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    passinthru Peon

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    BRILLIANT! I like it.
    You didn't modify the adsense code, you're not telling people to click the ads, you're not placing any images next to the ads... so I don't see a problem. Very clever ;)

    P.S. Even if it's a violation, the worst they will do is send you an email telling you to fix it. They won't ban you outright for formatting violations. Good luck dude
     
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  5. Henkatsu

    Henkatsu Well-Known Member

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    did your CTR increased? its look nice, but Im not sure if it will help you....
     
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  6. touchAshley

    touchAshley Active Member

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    Well I JUST added it. so we'll see. I'm considering putting it inside each of my posts and aligning it to the right of the content.
     
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  7. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    i can see that you are using a background image.. Its against TOS.
    However, you can use css to decorate it. I have checked it with adsense.
     
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    Jalpari Notable Member

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    #8
    looking nice but illegal better to consult adsense team
     
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  9. Mr.Dude

    Mr.Dude Banned

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    Looking very good :)

    Can you please teach us too?! ^_^
     
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    Trekster Peon

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    Not allowed, under the Program Policies - Encouraging Clicks, it says "May not direct user attention to the ads via arrows or other graphical gimmicks" I'd imagine that qualifies as a graphical gimmick. I'd remove it from your site.
     
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    pralu Peon

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    thanx.......... its looks gr8......... i will try this ..... lets see what happens.

    regards
    amit
     
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    gweb Well-Known Member

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    AmI missing something??? I dont see what you are all talking about!?? I just see one AD unit in a post...
     
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  13. Mr.Dude

    Mr.Dude Banned

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    Hey.. if u just make it a simple square or a block.. or any light 4 sided image.. I dnt think it will exploit any policies..! Good Luck! :)
     
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    gweb Well-Known Member

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    OH I see it now! LOL the red star. Looks good and if Google have a problem with that then they are being silly... having said that it could open a can of worms and end up people trying all sorts of stuff.
     
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    inaga Active Member

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    Just contact them, i'd love to know this. If this is allowed I just got a new idea for a site *cough*
     
    inaga, Mar 5, 2008 IP
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    Teunel Guest

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    I think google won't allow this, best to contact them.
     
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    Sorry...Against TOS. No graphical gimmicks allowed.
     
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    It is clearly against GA TOS :D

    if that has not effected your CTR then remove it immediately as this might get you banned from adsense.
     
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    its looking awesome !!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    It looks great and I hope you contact google and give us their feedback on this :)
    There will be a "STAR" explosion on sites with adsense ads :)
     
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