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- chanlon1
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I really noticed revenue dropping when ad blockers became more prevalent and easier to install.
That’s why I sold up
That’s why I sold up
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- Lifer
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Thought that may be the case.
Do you receive more revenue from an ad if it is 'clicked through'?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- chanlon1
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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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- buzyg
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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.
- Mr Tidy
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Well whatever sp3ctre did it seems to have worked.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- enuff_zed
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OK, ok, I'll click the ads!sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pmOk, 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.
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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sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pmOk, 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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It looks like I spoke too soon - they're back.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- Worcester_spoon
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sp3ctre wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 pmOk, 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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This is what I see between each post
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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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.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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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.
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