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Posted By: Dave Mauder (eDave) <dave@NOSPAMmauder.com> In Response To: Re: Anyone use Google AdSense here? (Becky)
Sunday, 23 January 2005, at 9:32 a.m.
Hi Becky,
> You recently responded to my questions about travel writing and I linked
> to your site and could not believe I saw google ads for "the biz opps
> we may not speak of" on your home page. I understood it was through
> Adsense but it still smacks hard of hypocrisy because you trash those biz
> opps so hard at FIB. I don't mean to be harsh. I like your site and will
> return.
You raise a good point, and I also read what MaaMaw said on the same issue. I do label the ads "My Sponsors" implying *paid* sponsors, and much of my site is about affiliate marketing and Google advertising programs. So, I guess I'm just trying to "walk my talk" by displaying the ads. I'm still working on the Google AdWords page and will be doing a similar page about Google AdSense along with screen shots of my results, etc...
Sure, the downside is that ads promoting programs/products/services I don't necessarily endorse will display on my site, but I think people are gonna find that stuff no matter what. Unfortunately, it's everywhere. If someone decides to click one of those ads from my site, they probably weren't gonna listen to my advice anyway -- and I'll make a few pennies from their stupidity. :-(
Actually, I'm really hoping they will take one look at most of the so-called "opportunities" those ads lead to and will quickly realize how much more professional, honest and down-to-earth my stuff is.
Maybe when I get my AdSense page done, I'll include some info about this topic. I think it is a legitimate concern and should be discussed. It's kinda like all those infomercials on TV...they all start with the disclaimer about, "The views expressed in the following program are not...blah blah blah". You know what I mean. I'll have to look into how much control I have to filter out unwanted ads and definitely see about incorporating that.
Just as an FYI, I try really hard not to trash any programs here. I know I used to back in the day, but I'm getting better. I'll offer insight and experience (if I have any), and I will try to steer people away from certain stuff, but I try to do it in a non-trashing way. If you notice me outright trashing something, smack me will ya?
> Thanks for the feedback on Agora. The freelance site you suggested seemed
> more suited for someone with experience (i.e., paid) looking to submit
> articles whereas I've never been published and am looking for a credible
> course to learn the freelance biz, particularly travel. alas, my search
> continues......
You're welcome, sorry it didn't help.
Dave
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