Are users allowed to place a title above the ads that states that the following are sponsored links? Example: my sponsored links: ------------------ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ | | | | | | | | Google ad space | | | | | | | | V V V V V V V V ------------------ just curious.
oh and I checked googles TOS and I know i've seen it referenced there somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. -Scott
May not place misleading labels above Google ad units - for instance, ads may be labeled "Sponsored Links" but not "Favorite Sites" Just found it on Googles adsense page
This extract is from Google Adsense Program Policies In order to ensure a good experience for users and advertisers, publishers may not request that users click the ads on their sites or rely on deceptive implementation methods to obtain clicks. Publishers participating in the AdSense program: * May not encourage users to click the Google ads by using phrases such as "click the ads," "support us," "visit these links," or other similar language * May not direct user attention to the ads via arrows or other graphical gimmicks * May not place misleading images alongside individual ads * May not promote sites displaying ads through unsolicited mass emails or unwanted advertisements on third-party websites * May not compensate users for viewing ads or performing searches, or promise compensation to a third party for such behavior * May not place misleading labels above Google ad units - for instance, ads may be labeled "Sponsored Links" but not "Favorite Sites"
No, you're not allowed to use such a title above the ads. "Advertisement" is OK. Read the Google TOS, it's explained very well