Is this ok to do?

Discussion in 'Guidelines / Compliance' started by Num Lock, Jan 4, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Does this influence clicks? or is this ok to do.

     
    Num Lock, Jan 4, 2008 IP
  2. Browning

    Browning Banned

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    #2
    interesting. I'd like an answer to this as well
     
    Browning, Jan 5, 2008 IP
  3. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #3
    Seems like a grey area, does not tell user to click directly but seem to be hinting.
     
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    twodogs Banned

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    #4
    good idea though
    i will join the list to wait i think

    but i guess it will be against TOS
     
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  5. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #5
    You want the OP to be the guinea pig first? :)

     
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    twodogs Banned

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    #6
    of course not i would never like to see anyone banned :(

    i meant i will wait on gods word

    oooops sorry meant googles word
     
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    The Rock Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Yes I think this is against the TOS. You didn't ask any one to click
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #8
    He didn't ask anyone to click so why is it against the TOS?

     
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    #9
    Yeah I think it's OK.
     
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    shenron Notable Member

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    #10
    It's against TOS

    You can't drive peoples' attention to ads or referals.
     
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    #12
    Good and bad whatever but in case of refferal ppl need to give two clicks.
    In my opinion its better to ask adsense coz they can do whatever they like. Let say now they will approve it but lateron maybe they have objection on it.
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #13
    Thanks for giving a more definitive answer, I think a lot of us will benefit from this extra knowledge.

     
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  14. Num Lock

    Num Lock Active Member

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    #14
    So I guess that's a no.
     
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    #15
    But also quoted on adsense blog

    "If you highlight the referral ad and encourage more people to complete the action, the value that the advertiser places on that action does not diminish."
    "Additionally, you can endorse referral ads because you know the exact ad you are displaying on your site. You are offering your visitors genuine advice based on the products and services you think they'll like..."
    "For example, you can't ask visitors to click on a referral ad to make you money."
    "For example, Google is willing to pay up to $2 for each new user who downloads and installs Google Pack. If you encourage people to download and install Pack on your site and the conversion rate goes up, we're happy to pay the additional cost, because it directly translates to more Pack users for us."

    Can you endorse a referral ad because it will enhance the visitors viewing pleasure?

    So i suppose the question should be

    What is the difference between " encourage and endorse"
     
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    chandan123 Prominent Member

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    #16
    i have seen this kinda links. 95% i believe it is not against TOS

    most blogs , forums tells like this and put the firfox download link

    ex : most tweaks , tricks wont work if u not having firefox get firefox (referral fire fox download link)
     
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