Should google banned the word "free" ?

Discussion in 'Google' started by dhweb, Jan 8, 2007.

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  1. #1
    We all know that "free" is used 99 % as a lie.
    It does increase the CTR, ok , it's not good for ROI , but still , it takes a place in the adsense against real and honest advertizers, and does increase the price of bids because of it ...

    My opinion, is for google to be a bit harder about the use of this word.

    Any opinion ?
     
    dhweb, Jan 8, 2007 IP
  2. sunmoon

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    #2
    The word 'free', only the users will actually know about it. If your site offers 'free' stuffs but nobody is interested in it, it is not a lie, just not useful. Banning the word will not make a big difference as people can use '$0 cost'.
     
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  3. 2003m2003

    2003m2003 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    If something is free he can't afford adsense, since he has to pay for it.
     
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  4. cellularnews

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    #4
    Can you prove that statistic?
     
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    jimkarter Notable Member

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    #5
    sometimes advertisers uses "free" to provide one part of package as free and then charge for other part, which is a very valid thing for marketing so I don't think it should be banned or something.
     
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  6. KC TAN

    KC TAN Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Yes, FREE is essential and important in marketing (online/offline).

    Newspapers also have many free stuff printed for the past old ages and it remains till now.. :)
     
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  7. Notting

    Notting Notable Member

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    #7
    Apply logic, rationality and commons sense. You don't need statistics.

     
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  8. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #8
    this is retarded.

    What if someone's searching for 'free shipping coupons'?
     
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  9. sarathy

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    #9
    LOl., But Free is a Great Call For Action word., This is highly used in adwords., If google bans it in organic, Then they have to ban this at their adwords section too :D
     
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    #10
    I agree, those ads are really annoying

    Laptop for Free
    Free Wii
     
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  11. sgugal

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    Nah...they shouldnt be . It's part of marketing .
     
    sgugal, Jan 8, 2007 IP