Jim Alfredson Posted December 28, 2011 Report Posted December 28, 2011 I'm going to install code for Google AdSense on the forum again. I tried it a few years ago and didn't really care for it but the site is not self-sufficient for me, even with the donations from members. So I figure we'll try the AdSense route for six months or so and see what happens. I'm just waiting for my PIN to be delivered via snail mail and then the ads will be placed. There will be one in the sidebar on the index page and one at the bottom footer for all pages. Quote
Leeway Posted December 29, 2011 Report Posted December 29, 2011 Jim, I can understand that the forum must pay for itself, and not come out of your pocket. I am wondering how much of a shortfall would need to be made up to avoid advertising? Or, put another way, would an extra $5 or $10 per member erase the deficit? Quote
EKE BBB Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I also feel very nervous with those Ukrainian girls staring at my face from the bottom of the page... Quote
GA Russell Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I'm getting a Kobo ad tonight. Is it the same for everybody? Quote
7/4 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) I'm getting a Kobo ad tonight. Is it the same for everybody? Buck Teeth Invisalign. No more ugly teeth. Edited January 4, 2012 by 7/4 Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I see I can get a bachelor's degree in the music business. Too late to help. Quote
Free For All Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I'm getting a Kobo ad tonight. Love their beef. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I'm getting a Kobo ad tonight. Love their beef. Like their hall. Quote
Aggie87 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I'm getting a Kobo ad tonight. Love their beef. Like their hall. Enjoy Corn on the... Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 Haha. There's some funny stuff poppin' up. If you guys see anything that seems completely ridiculous or inappropriate, let me know because I can block specific ads. I'd like to try this for about a month and see how it goes. Thanks for understanding. Quote
jeffcrom Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Hope it brings in some money. The dental theme seems to be strong - I love that an ad popped up for a dental clinic in Social Circle, the little town southeast of Atlanta where J. C. Higginbotham was from. I'll periodically click on a few ads. Quote
JSngry Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I keep getting ads for the new Real Book and for dating Asian chicks. Seriously. Much love for both concepts, but practical use for neither. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Posted January 4, 2012 I keep getting ads for music related things (editing software, Real Books, lessons) and home improvement. Quote
JSngry Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I don't know if Real Books count as home improvement or not... Quote
BFrank Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Getting video ads for Showtime's "Shameless" Quote
brownie Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Current video ad in French) at page bottom is for the CanalSat satellite TV system from CanalPlus! Quote
BillF Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Current video ad in French) at page bottom is for the CanalSat satellite TV system from CanalPlus! Feel you're being targeted individually? How about "Fantastic deals in Manchester"? Now they seem out to give me the organ I've always wanted! Edited January 4, 2012 by BillF Quote
king ubu Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Yeah, I get the same Swiss telecom ads I get all over where I browse... I've got my mobile phone contract with them already, so bugger off!@Jim: no problem at all having a few ads here! Hope it makes a bit of a financial difference, after all! Quote
BillF Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Yeah, I get the same Swiss telecom ads I get all over where I browse... I've got my mobile phone contract with them already, so bugger off! @Jim: no problem at all having a few ads here! Hope it makes a bit of a financial difference, after all! Agree with Ubu. Gives us a few laughs! (Anti-wrinkle treatment now on offer.) Quote
brownie Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Feel you're being targeted individually? Current ads include: Amazing Ukraine Women Marry Asian Women earlier it was for girls from Thailand! Hate to see what's become of my reputation Quote
mikeweil Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 If it helps financing the forum, why not. I never look at ads, anyway, just wondered why they suddenly turned up. Seems you get some in your native language, too ... half of those I see are from German companies. But I already have those real books. So why don't I see some of these chicks?! Quote
BillF Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 One for Bev now: The Big Clean - cleaning products. Quote
BeBop Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 I get an ad for Google AdWords. This leaves me feeling like I've entered some sort of circle. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 4, 2012 Report Posted January 4, 2012 Liveperson Keywords Optimizer. Guess I need to replace my old one? Quote
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