Comments on: Now Offering Peel Advertisements

By: LP Creations

LP Creations — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:58:59 +0000

In my opinion the peel away ads hardly make a difference, if you don't want to view them don't hover over them.

By: DotDriven

DotDriven — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:32:00 +0000

Jesus, what a bunch of whiners! It's not that big of a deal. I personally think it is stupid not to monetize the traffic as much as possible regardless how important those readers think they are or how offended they act because of a few ads lol.

It's not like he is pushing crap just to get sales or doing fake reviews with false positive opinions just to get referrals.

I think the content is good enough to justify ignoring a few extra ads lol .

By: Christoph

Christoph — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:35:54 +0000

Jonathan,

You got that right – we do not have to read it. Don't over-value your own content. There are tons of blogs offering smilar advice and help. I think it really depends on what you want to do with your blog. Shall it be a money maker or is it a way to communicate and connect with others in the industry? Is it a professional blog or mainly targeting consumers? I personally would say you are not treating your readership with the necessary respect – a) thru your comment and b) with trying to monetize your blog in the same way you are doing affiliate marketing. It always comes down to who you are catering to. Don't expect an intelligent and educated readership if you treat them with cheap and unnecessary advertising. Nobody minds your affiliate links or product recommendations and the banners – that is pretty much standard and fully acceptable, but the increased Adsense and now Peel-away ads really means lowering the bar. You better increase the quality of your content to make up for that ….

By: Adrian Stepczynski

Adrian Stepczynski — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:04:46 +0000

Making the most of your traffic is definitely important. Sacrificing quality for a quick buck however is definitely going to hurt you in the long run. Keeping your blog of the highest quality will help grow your subscribers, there are much better to monetize your blogs traffic that doesn't sacrifice the quality of the blog.

Remember, listen to your readers, responding with "dont read it then" is not the best way to go.

By: Jonathan Volk

Jonathan Volk — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:03:19 +0000

Just as affiliate marketing, you make the most from the traffic you have.

The site is free, so feel free to not visit. Lol. I mean… it's not like you're paying me to learn all this content.

By: jay_co

jay_co — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:46:03 +0000

It's funny that it is that obvious to everyone else too. That ad is the #1 sign of desperation. I call it the "Time to Run for Zee Hills" ad.

By: Christoph

Christoph — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:39:24 +0000

Agreed. I think this looks like a John Chow Blog very soon. Bad idea ….

By: Adrian Stepczynski

Adrian Stepczynski — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:11:51 +0000

This website is starting to lose quality. Adsense ads, posts with affiliate links, peel away ads. This blog is starting to go..

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:53:12 +0000

If you are banking so much from affiliate marketing why do you need so much ads on your blog.. not hating… but come on……

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:59:43 +0000

Agreed with christoph.. we are witnessing the making of a spam blog. Reviews, Ads, adsense and now peel of ads grhhhhh.. i am expecting popups next week.. what you guys think???