Google Ads now appearing on Topics - Will it pay for hosting this site?
Hi all,
I've added Google ads to the site so they appear at bottom of each topic. They're supposed to be context sensitive (although they don't seem it at the moment...?), and should not get in the way of reading the board.
The idea is that I get a few pence for each click-through you guys make on an ad that is of interest. I've no idea how relevant these ads are going to be, but I'm hoping that over a year it'll pay a little towards my web hosting bill.
Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
Steve
I've added Google ads to the site so they appear at bottom of each topic. They're supposed to be context sensitive (although they don't seem it at the moment...?), and should not get in the way of reading the board.
The idea is that I get a few pence for each click-through you guys make on an ad that is of interest. I've no idea how relevant these ads are going to be, but I'm hoping that over a year it'll pay a little towards my web hosting bill.
Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
Steve
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So If we click through on an add each time we visit, it might not cost Steve to run this board?
Ok I am off to look at Tesco mortgages, I do not want one, but its a click through!
Ok I am off to look at Tesco mortgages, I do not want one, but its a click through!
All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are due to too many English classes/teachers.
Old. Fat. Slow. Bad tempered. And those are my good points
Old. Fat. Slow. Bad tempered. And those are my good points
Cheers CP, I've had a few clicks and made 25p now! (Before tax...)
Looks like I need 400 click-throughs to pay for one months ISP charges, so I doubt I can give up the day job :laugh: It'll help cover the difference between an ISP which hosts CGI and the cheaper ones that don't though, so it should be well worth having them.
Now I just need to work out why the ads are not more relevant ??? Maybe Google just need time to spider the pages again?
Steve
Looks like I need 400 click-throughs to pay for one months ISP charges, so I doubt I can give up the day job :laugh: It'll help cover the difference between an ISP which hosts CGI and the cheaper ones that don't though, so it should be well worth having them.
Now I just need to work out why the ads are not more relevant ??? Maybe Google just need time to spider the pages again?
Steve
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- Joined: Tue May 25, 2004 8:31 am
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Hope we are still remembering to 'click through' I know I had forgotten for a while.
NatWest has never been so busy!:p
NatWest has never been so busy!:p
All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are due to too many English classes/teachers.
Old. Fat. Slow. Bad tempered. And those are my good points
Old. Fat. Slow. Bad tempered. And those are my good points
Not had a chance to sort the ads yet, sorry. One thing though - although I appreciate the clicks - it's probably best not to click away at the same ads as it's against the letter of Google law.
If they think the ads are being abused (as each click costs the advertiser some money) they might take me off the scheme. Hopefully soon I'll get you some ads you may actually be interested in!
Cheers!
Steve
If they think the ads are being abused (as each click costs the advertiser some money) they might take me off the scheme. Hopefully soon I'll get you some ads you may actually be interested in!
Cheers!
Steve