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Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:36 pm
by chanlon1
I really noticed revenue dropping when ad blockers became more prevalent and easier to install.
That’s why I sold up
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:35 am
by Pondrew
sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pm
As for what happens if everyone installs an ad-blocker, that's easy... my costs then become more than my revenue and I delete the forum... simple maths, I'm afraid.
Thought that may be the case.
Do you receive more revenue from an ad if it is 'clicked through'?
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:18 pm
by chanlon1
Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:35 am
Do you receive more revenue from an ad if it is 'clicked through'?
Generally that’s the case. You won’t get paid for the ad just appearing. Some ads may pay only if they are clicked through and a purchase is made, but they are few and far between.
A lot of ad companies have processes in place to spot blatant ad clicking to try to get more clicks and thus more money. If foul play is thought to have occurred then your ad publishing account is revoked.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:27 pm
by buzyg
I don't find the adds a problem at all. I do clear all of my cookies regularly. Many sites now allow you to ignore cookies too. If it helps, I have bought several items via adds from this forum site. All get clicking.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:02 pm
by Mr Tidy
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:33 pm
In that case I won't install an Ad blocker, but I hope you can get rid of all those poxy adverts all the way through threads!
Well whatever sp3ctre did it seems to have worked.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:05 pm
by enuff_zed
sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:41 pm
If everyone has an ad blocker, will Jim be able to make any revenue from advertising?
I don't know how the 'tech' world works but assuming it will affect his revenue.
Ok, I assure you there is not supposed to be an ad after every post. There is supposed to be an ad after the first post but only for those not logged in (i.e. guest users). I will look into what is happening but sometimes Google has a mind of it's own.
As for what happens if everyone installs an ad-blocker, that's easy... my costs then become more than my revenue and I delete the forum... simple maths, I'm afraid.
OK, ok, I'll click the ads!
And if there's nothing I want to buy I will direct forum members to the 'Donate' button in my signature.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:07 pm
by IRD
sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:41 pm
If everyone has an ad blocker, will Jim be able to make any revenue from advertising?
I don't know how the 'tech' world works but assuming it will affect his revenue.
Ok, I assure you there is not supposed to be an ad after every post. There is supposed to be an ad after the first post but only for those not logged in (i.e. guest users). I will look into what is happening but sometimes Google has a mind of its own.
Been OK until today but now there are ads after every few posts. If you can help that would be great.
Thanks
Ian
As for what happens if everyone installs an ad-blocker, that's easy... my costs then become more than my revenue and I delete the forum... simple maths, I'm afraid.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:09 pm
by Mr Tidy
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:02 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:33 pm
In that case I won't install an Ad blocker, but I hope you can get rid of all those poxy adverts all the way through threads!
Well whatever sp3ctre did it seems to have worked.
It looks like I spoke too soon - they're back.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:18 pm
by Worcester_spoon
sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:41 pm
If everyone has an ad blocker, will Jim be able to make any revenue from advertising?
I don't know how the 'tech' world works but assuming it will affect his revenue.
Ok, I assure you there is not supposed to be an ad after every post. There is supposed to be an ad after the first post but only for those not logged in (i.e. guest users). I will look into what is happening but sometimes Google has a mind of it's own.
As for what happens if everyone installs an ad-blocker, that's easy... my costs then become more than my revenue and I delete the forum... simple maths, I'm afraid.
This 100%. I work in advertising and we’re not the big bad evil stalkers everything thinks we are. Websites, journalism, entertainment isn’t free. Ads pay for almost all of it. No ads, no content, it’s that simple.
Instead of blocking them, maybe just try ignoring them, then this forum, and all that other content you enjoy for free gets to stay free.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:20 pm
by buzyg
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:09 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:02 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:33 pm
In that case I won't install an Ad blocker, but I hope you can get rid of all those poxy adverts all the way through threads!
Well whatever sp3ctre did it seems to have worked.
It looks like I spoke too soon - they're back.
Wonder why I don't get them?
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:49 pm
by enuff_zed
buzyg wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:20 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:09 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:02 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:33 pm
In that case I won't install an Ad blocker, but I hope you can get rid of all those poxy adverts all the way through threads!
Well whatever sp3ctre did it seems to have worked.
It looks like I spoke too soon - they're back.
Wonder why I don't get them?
They are so clever you are means tested when you log on and you can't afford anything they sell.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:58 pm
by pvr
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This is what I see between each post
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:26 pm
by Pondrew
pvr wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:58 pm
IMG_7151.png
This is what I see between each post
Mine are just Temu ads all the way through the thread.
I spent £5.34 with them today and got......a new super dooper watch, some lingerie for the wife, a BBQ, twenty items of clothing and a contraption which is still a mystery to me.
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:27 pm
by Pondrew
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Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:45 pm
by Homer
New ads are horrible on threads, they’re between every second post. Hosting isn’t cheap but this number of adverts will put members off.