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Google Adsense

by Ross at 09:41AM (EDT) on June 8, 2004 | Permanent Link

I added an Adsense banner to the top bar of the blog.

This is a data gathering exercise. I'll definitely share results when I have some. In the meantime, let me know what you think.

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Re: Google Adsense

by a reader (name not saved) on Tue 8 Jun 2004 10:57 AM EDT | Permanent Link

First, let me wish deepest sympathies to everyone in Canada for, once again, keeping Lord Stanley's Cup in the USA. I am sure that you will be able to field a better team next year.
Generally speaking, I don't see any problem with text ads on a blog.
The only bummer with yours is the impact to header size. It makes the header so large, that it takes up nearly a third or half of the page, depending on toolbars, browser settings...
However, it would have zero impact on whether or not I continue reading your blog.

Re: Google Adsense

by a reader (name not saved) on Tue 8 Jun 2004 11:46 AM EDT | Permanent Link

I hope you have better response than I had on my blog:

Page impressions   	 Clicks   	  Clickthrough rate   	  Your earnings 
643  	                   1  	            0.2%  	                         $0.00

And, yes, that one click was me making sure the tracking was working.

Re: Google Adsense

by a reader (name not saved) on Tue 8 Jun 2004 04:17 PM EDT | Permanent Link

Hey Ross,
I posted my own experiences and comments on my blog - inspired by your entry:
Some comments on Google Adsense
/Frank
PS: Ross, did you disable trackbacks?

Re: Google Adsense

by a reader (name not saved) on Mon 14 Jun 2004 01:57 PM EDT | Permanent Link

I've had zero luck with google banners on blogs. The banners I run on YourWallpaper.com and MyPornName.com are paying the bills though :-)