Dynamically inserting channel ID

Hi everyone,

Is it ok to dynamically insert channel id based on referrer? I would like to see which search engine visitors create more revenue. I want to do this with php so the actual adsense code isn't altered...this would happen before page is generated.

This way, I can create 4 channels: google, yahoo, msn, aol. I have a feeling that my yahoo and msn traffic has a higher ctr than others...but i'm just curious mostly.

So...just wanted to see if anyone else has done this or advises against it. Thanks.

 

its allowed

but the ouput should be the same as the adsense code

no changes in that then its fine

 

That's a very interesting idea, marcusmind. I do something similar on my site to track categories, but I never considered tracking referers. You might want to add yourself as a 5th referer-channel, so that you can see how many people rummage around your site before leaving via an ad.

Cryo.

 

Thanks cryo...thats a great idea.

 

that's interesting....as a non-techie guy...would you tell us how to to do something like that?

 

lol, I never thought this! good idea marcus

 

You could take this even further, and use cookies to track your returning visitors vs. first time visitors - each with a different channel...


Cryo.

 

great idea marcus, would you mind posting an update once you have it up and running for a few days? thanks.