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I saw that coming.

Posted By: Bluto
Friday, 24 February 2006, at 3:34 a.m.

In Response To: Great idea... Here's why I can't do it... (MaaMaw)

I completely understand your reasoning for not wanting the ads. Just thought I'd bring it up.

BTW, you sure do have a way of shooting everything down. No offense. But like this quote...

> Everyone isn't going to see that disclaimer, and everyone isn't going to
> pay attention to it.

Geez. You know, not everyone is going to see your disclaimer at the bottom of the page either, and they might sue you anyway. But that didn't stop you from posting it, did it? The fact is, you cannot please all of the people all of the time, no matter what you do. Sometimes you gotta just do what you gotta do and forget about "everybody". Not particularly in this case as I understand your reasoning behind not wanting the AdSense ads, but maybe you should try selling links, though. Unless, of course, you can rationalize that to death, too. But don't. Just do it (not to sound like a Nike commercial).

Bluto

PS: There are also other types of ads out there that you might think of displaying. Like Chakita (spelling?) ads. They are just ads to products like electronics and other products. I think they call them eminimalls (which is sort of misleading as to what they are). Each ad has 3 tabs for info of a certain product that is displayed. Might bring in some money for you if placed properly. Who knows.

Also Amazon ads. I think they now have ads that are contextually targeted, too. They display related Amazon products.

Of course, then there are also ClickBank ads. Not sure how to get these on your site, though. I think you have to basically buy a script from some 3rd party. I think one script is called CBrocket. Not sure though. I kno wi have seen that name, but not sure if it is what I am thinking it is. But this might fall under the same category as AdSense ads for you seeing how many, if not most, of those ClickBank products are sub par and can be downright scammy, at least IMO.

You know, you might also look into some affiliate programs that bring in residual income. Try to find some that are legit business opportunities but that pay residuals, not just per sign up. Getting paid per sign up is good but just getting paid per sale isn't the best way to make a long term income.

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