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"Aff." in ad copy?

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by nervo, May 24, 2006.

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    Hi all,

    I noticed that many affiliates using AdWords are still using "aff." in their ad copies in Adwords. I am not quite sure, but some time ago (maybe a year..) I've found out somewhere that Adwords TOS does not require stating that you're affiliate in your ad copy.

    Is that so? I just tried to check that out in AdWords TOS but had no success.

    Can anyone confirm that?
    Thanks ;)
    nervo
     
    nervo, May 24, 2006 IP
  2. fryman

    fryman Kiss my rep

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    You don't need that any more
     
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  3. nervo

    nervo Active Member

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    I thought so..
    But I don't get why would anyone want to declare like affiliate in an ad copy...
     
    nervo, May 24, 2006 IP
  4. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #4
    You dont need to anymore. This came about with the change in how Adwords doesnt display duplicate URL's anymore.
     
    dcristo, May 24, 2006 IP
  5. 5starAffiliates

    5starAffiliates Well-Known Member

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    They just don't know any better. Some people just don't keep up with the news and missed that whole big change. I still have affiliates that just found out trying to read my old blog about it to figure out what to do.
     
    5starAffiliates, May 24, 2006 IP
  6. atonca

    atonca Peon

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    The reason why "aff" or"affiliate" still show on the ads is because some advertisers required affiliates to "state clearly as an affiliate".
     
    atonca, May 24, 2006 IP
  7. nervo

    nervo Active Member

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    Well, that makes sence... I forgot about that, thx
     
    nervo, May 26, 2006 IP
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    It probably also has to do with the ad histories. The affiliates have good quality scores/CTRs and don't want to mess with their ads and risk losing their spots. Why rock the boat if you dont' have to?
     
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  9. Micromag

    Micromag Well-Known Member

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    Yes this is true I remember an advertiser requiring the "aff" thing, I don't remember the advertiser name.

    The only thing I remember is that I clicked the "Expire" button immediately as soon I saw this rule :rolleyes:
     
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  10. atonca

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    LOL.
    Guess you have seen tougher advertisers. I've met a toughest one in the world.
    It is on my "black name list" now.:p
     
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    atonca Peon

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    oops, should be "haven't seen tougher advertisers".
     
    atonca, May 26, 2006 IP
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    b-directory Peon

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    It seems odd that some firms would want the affiliate to put in a 'aff' statement in the ad, as it does not make too much of a difference to them if the click takes the user direct to the site.
     
    b-directory, May 29, 2006 IP
  13. Art

    Art Peon

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    They believe that, if it came down to it, in a situation with two ads for the same product showing, people will click on the non affiliation link hence saving the company paying the affiliate the earnings.
     
    Art, May 30, 2006 IP