29
Aug
2007
New AdSense Ad Unit/Link Unit Combo
Over the past couple of days I've been noticing, on Gig Lovers, Google testing a new type of Ad Unit.
It seems to be a combination of the regular Ad Unit and a Link Unit as you can see by the screen cap to the right. I like the idea - you get the best of both worlds 
The URLs appear to be different than usual, with the target "javascript:gurl('long_id_here')" - obviously a sign of Google testing and analysing the clicks.
It would be interesting to see if these new ad units increase CPM and I'm hoping Google will let us have the option to use them sometime soon so I can get relevant channels set up and report back my findings.
Over the past couple of days I've been noticing, on Gig Lovers, Google testing a new type of Ad Unit.
It seems to be a combination of the regular Ad Unit and a Link Unit as you can see by the screen cap to the right. I like the idea - you get the best of both worlds
The URLs appear to be different than usual, with the target "javascript:gurl('long_id_here')" - obviously a sign of Google testing and analysing the clicks.
It would be interesting to see if these new ad units increase CPM and I'm hoping Google will let us have the option to use them sometime soon so I can get relevant channels set up and report back my findings.
September 4th, 2007 at 9:48 am
I've seen these and I am not a great fan of them tbh. it means that people will have to click two things before you get any $$
Becky
September 23rd, 2007 at 2:49 pm
I've noticed that on my site too the last couple of days. I thought my new design was causing some kind of problem with how the banner displays, so I'm glad I caught your article.
October 1st, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Is it just me or doesn't that site show any Google ads atm?
October 1st, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Only shows Google ads on the gig details and band pages.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:13 am
Ah I see it now too!
January 8th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I have never seen this aay!
January 20th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Yes … it would be very good)
January 27th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Wow, i never notice this. If this could increase our CTR, why not
February 14th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
yeah i like this idea - more chance to get a sale from the google ad (well one click)!
March 8th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
This is an old unit :S
March 28th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Nice nice nice
March 28th, 2008 at 3:50 am
Ooops sorry wrong post.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:28 am
If this helps increase our earnings i am fine with it. but this seems as if it will only make life more difficult for us the publishers.