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Ads by Google on (Library) Blogs?

You can not deny the influence of "Google Anything" on everything they throw at us. The main reason for librarians to like all this, is the fact that changes in their environment (network, organizational, anything) normally take much, much more time before even getting into BETA .... And yes,we like the hype of that "Everything 2.0" stuff, wiki's and blogging, but there I want to make a point. Just a remark really, about not overdoing it, not confusing Google for the company you are working for, or the other way around, you working for Google. Blogs with ads from Google (or anything) should not become normal among library blogs. Ok, I admit I tried the Google Adsense/AdWords service for a week to have a look how it works, but it's my opinion that bloggers should refuse to activate this service. You never now what it will present to your users, and every time they active a link your credits go up. You could argue that the current library services do the same right now, but get you nowhere moneywise (-;) I am not convinced these ads add any "added value" to the contents of the blog. Are you just trying it out, Wouter?

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WoW!ter said…
Yes, still testing ;)
You're the first loud complaint though. I am listening....but
digicmb said…
I am curious for your arguments to use ads on your blog. Tell me about your but's. Is it thát much? And how do you tell management?
Anonymous said…
Guus,

What about the ilead-popups?
digicmb said…
Yes Sander, I have not been abled to remove this. This seems that the webstat programm i am using does this. I am looking for accurate actions, any suggestins are welcome!

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