Modification in google ads [link ads]??

vjandroid1 · 10-23-2011, 04:46 PM

I want to know before placement of some ads..mainly link ads..that how much modification is allowed under adsense policies to link ads..atleast I would like to know for an example-if the link color and the color of "ads by google" are made similar and some background color is also applied.Does it voilates the adsense policy or does it only depends on the placement of ads which can go against this google policy that"the ads should not look like site content to the vistors"?

paulgl · 10-23-2011, 04:55 PM

Google tells you to do whatever seems best for your site.

They cannot, as you said, be mistaken for content. This is
open to interpretation, but IMHO it is not about colors but
doing other things, like labels, headings, images, etc. to
trick people into thinking it leads to content on your site.
In other words, if your internal links mimic adsense, that
would be a problem.

Also, IMHO, blending ads is a bad idea. You want them in
your face and standing out. Why make them disappear?

Call it "ad blindness."

I see a lot of people blending. Some examples have just
been eye sores. Like black background and red links. Or
green background and white links. If that's the color
scheme of your site as well, man, I can't look for very long.

Paul

10-23-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
vjandroid1 Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Ohio Posts: 98 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Modification in google ads [link ads]?? I want to know before placement of some ads..mainly link ads..that how much modification is allowed under adsense policies to link ads..atleast I would like to know for an example-if the link color and the color of "ads by google" are made similar and some background color is also applied.Does it voilates the adsense policy or does it only depends on the placement of ads which can go against this google policy that"the ads should not look like site content to the vistors"?
	Android Tips \| Best Android Tablet apps Market place to check out all self tested latest Apps n Tips to serve you the best and lots more.. Definetly Best place for all Android geeks and Tech. lovers..

10-23-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
paulgl Plundering the Web War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 4,851 Thanks: 804 Thanked 1,200 Times in 887 Posts	Re: Modification in google ads [link ads]?? Google tells you to do whatever seems best for your site. They cannot, as you said, be mistaken for content. This is open to interpretation, but IMHO it is not about colors but doing other things, like labels, headings, images, etc. to trick people into thinking it leads to content on your site. In other words, if your internal links mimic adsense, that would be a problem. Also, IMHO, blending ads is a bad idea. You want them in your face and standing out. Why make them disappear? Call it "ad blindness." I see a lot of people blending. Some examples have just been eye sores. Like black background and red links. Or green background and white links. If that's the color scheme of your site as well, man, I can't look for very long. Paul
	How to Make Money off Facebook: Login to your account. Deactivate your account. Get your butt to work.