New Google Ad feedback

slosurfer · 12-02-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Yes, kind of irritating, plus I have to move my wrist more to hit the "New Posts" link.

That went live a few days ago.
They will be looking for current vendors on here too to see if they want to get in on having their site listed.

Toyota also will be getting a spot up there I am told.

It may move depending on the feedback.
It is best to start a new thread on it in the same section here.
They did want some feedback on it.

I like how Mud has theirs in the upper right corner, but that would not work good here on account of our member banner above.
That has to stay where it is, it it a great welcoming sign when coming here.

I started this to voice my opinion and to let others voice theirs concerning the new google ads at the top of every page.

My view: I hate it! It was bad enough having them at the bottom of the page, advertising whatever, but at least there they were out of the way and not blaring you in the face. I really don't want to see an ad for a lawnmower dealer just because somebody has their lawnmower listed in their sig and they made a post on that page (this is just an example). If that has to be, it should be at the bottom of the page, where they started.

If any ads go at the top of the page, it should go to vendors. Not whatever is up there now.

Honestly, if I was a vendor on this site, I would be pissed that there are two google ads now and nothing for the vendors.

Anyways, it will be interesting to hear what others think. Please share your thoughts. It's amazing how the selling of yotatech went from "nothing will change" to sneaking in little changes here and there.

traben27 · 12-02-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

I started this to voice my opinion and to let others voice theirs concerning the new google ads at the top of every page.

My view: I hate it! It was bad enough having them at the bottom of the page, advertising whatever, but at least there they were out of the way and not blaring you in the face. I really don't want to see an ad for a lawnmower dealer just because somebody has their lawnmower listed in their sig and they made a post on that page (this is just an example). If that has to be, it should be at the bottom of the page, where they started.

If any ads go at the top of the page, it should go to vendors. Not whatever is up there now.

Honestly, if I was a vendor on this site, I would be pissed that there are two google ads now and nothing for the vendors.

Anyways, it will be interesting to hear what others think. Please share your thoughts. It's amazing how the selling of yotatech went from "nothing will change" to sneaking in little changes here and there.

I agree completely with you on the change that's occurred. It doesn't just bug me because it's the most random ads you can think of, but also because of the statement that "nothing will change". I'm pretty sure this isn't the first one to occur and I'm betting there will be more.

drguitarum2005 · 12-02-2007, 04:01 PM

I noticed the new ads today and i really don't like them. This isn't how YT used to be, and all of a sudden we're having all sorts of changes after we were told nothing would change. ads like that just dont scream professionalism to me.

guess ill just default to my trusty google ad blocker so i cant see them anyway

CJM · 12-02-2007, 04:02 PM

I cant see anything, but i have firefox and all kinds of blocks installed.

olharleyman · 12-02-2007, 04:10 PM

I agree they suck and I guess thats what we get when we don't get a chance to voice our opinon before the admin decides to sell it out just like METALLICA said they would never go main stream.

You know it's just gonna get worse from here we got sold out not a hold out

***waskillywabbit*** · 12-02-2007, 04:11 PM

I never even noticed...and don't really care. The new owners purchased YT to make money I'm sure and the Google ads recoup on their investment.

Now if vendors were required to pay to advertise and there were still the Google ads, then I'd have a problem with it.

The only thing that never changes is change.

slosurfer · 12-02-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

I never even noticed...and don't really care. The new owners purchased YT to make money I'm sure and the Google ads recoup on their investment.

Now if vendors were required to pay to advertise and there were still the Google ads, then I'd have a problem with it.

The only thing that never changes is change.

I understand that it was bought to make money, which is why I have always thought that it was B.S. that it was stated that nothing would change.

I'm all for changing it up, but squeezing in random advertising is more than a little annoying. Next will be certain words linked to advertising and I'll have to watch where my cursor moves so I don't hover over one.

I think what is so annoying is that it is so noticeable. It's pretty hard to miss since it starts as a big white rectangle when each page loads.

I wasn't sure if vendors paid yet on here or not. I agree with you on that one since vendors don't pay.

slosurfer · 12-03-2007, 06:43 AM

Bump for others thoughts, yea or nay. Also, would like to hear from the staff on this one.

isaac338 · 12-03-2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

Next will be certain words linked to advertising and I'll have to watch where my cursor moves so I don't hover over one.

as someone who considers that to be the most aggravating form of advertisement (even worse than those crappy idiotic tv ads, or braindead radio ads), when that happens i'll be off to pirate.

they do that on thumpertalk and i haven't been there in years; used to visit every day. i can't stand it.

Cebby · 12-03-2007, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

Bump for others thoughts, yea or nay. Also, would like to hear from the ex-staff on this one.

Fixed it for you.

Advertising is a necessary evil of any site that has outgrown "hobby" status. It's a business hence the sale to Internet Brands. For them to make the most of their investment, I'm sure this isn't the last advertising related initiative you'll see.

The degree to how invasive these advertising programs are on the general forum user is where they can make a difference.

For example, that banner is the largest horizontal size (728 x 90) you can do through Google. If they put it above the navigation bar, reduced the size to a less obnoxious size of 462 x 60 they'd get nearly equal production from it without pissing off the members. The image rotator up there should be changed to accommodate this. Inflexibility to change something that benign only hurts the forum members' experience.

Going to an "Adwords" type of program like some have suggested, while unpopular, brings in more revenue than banner ads that must be clicked. Maybe they can shut all this stuff off for the contributing members since there was always a promise to keep YT ad free. This sort of membergroup filtering IS possible.

gilby4runner · 12-03-2007, 08:37 AM

It is taking some getting used to. I just have to scroll down in order to see the postings. I will add that i would hate to see the popup links on YT. (linked Words) Man those really suck!

Marc P · 12-03-2007, 08:57 AM

I agree with you Chris.....but I am not on this board as much as I was back in the day, so I dont really care.

Tofer · 12-03-2007, 08:59 AM

i dont like the one on top..... the sponsored links "post" at the bottom of the thread and the banner on the bottom of the page are ok with me. i have google adwords on my forum (www.pacific-crawlers.com) and it is nice to have a couple bucks a day come in that goes to server upkeep and clothing/stickers swag. (bonus points and a big thank you plus a free sticker to anyone who wants to sit and click on the ads on my site

)...... i'm gettting OT, but my point is that i can understand the value of ads, but i dont like the placement of the top one.... put ventor ads in the Sponsored Links section, keep adwords at the bottom and call it a day....

and PLEASE whatever you do, DO NOT put the underlined words with the lil popup window Bull

or install it and then say that if we contribute it will go away....

***Corey*** · 12-04-2007, 02:22 AM

This thread is back, and we do appreciate the valuable comments in here by a few members.

This thread was pulled (and no, was not I, but I am sure I was the heated talk of much drama talk, perhaps slosurfer can start a poll as to who pulled it) as it contained a reply by a member throwing out personal attacks here, something that reminds of a schoolyard bully fight.

We do not allow personal attacks of that nature here, and personal vendetta style attacks will be removed from any thread on this forum.
Personal attacks are best left for in person face to face, and not played out as drama on a public forum.

Keep the thread clear of personal attacks and this thread will stay.

stormin94 · 12-04-2007, 02:34 AM

I still like the German one. And hey, be grateful all the ads aren't just about how to enlarge your junk, or how to get cheap Viagra.

But I don't like how it sometimes appears in the middle of a thread, though.

***Corey*** · 12-04-2007, 02:50 AM

I never saw the German one.

I mainly see Toyota ads, and some of them are directed at me locally such as Bob Bridge Toyota which is by my work, and I also see ads for strap22's dealership he works at.

And I have put in a concern for the underlined text stuff that pops up videos and ads.
While I am not a fan of that text, that does not stop me from surfing IH8MUD on a daily basis.
I spend almost as much time there as I do here.

slosurfer · 12-04-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

.....perhaps slosurfer can start a poll as to who pulled it.....

Keep the thread clear of personal attacks and this thread will stay.

Thanks for bringing it back. Not too sure if you are helping in keeping the personal out of it though.

12-02-2007, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,219	I noticed the new ads today and i really don't like them. This isn't how YT used to be, and all of a sudden we're having all sorts of changes after we were told nothing would change. ads like that just dont scream professionalism to me. guess ill just default to my trusty google ad blocker so i cant see them anyway __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

12-02-2007, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I cant see anything, but i have firefox and all kinds of blocks installed. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

12-02-2007, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,838	I agree they suck and I guess thats what we get when we don't get a chance to voice our opinon before the admin decides to sell it out just like METALLICA said they would never go main stream. You know it's just gonna get worse from here we got sold out not a hold out __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only Streached 5.5 gal. tanks 16" Ape Hangers 3" open primary 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

12-02-2007, 04:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
*waskillywabbit* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 11,506	I never even noticed...and don't really care. The new owners purchased YT to make money I'm sure and the Google ads recoup on their investment. Now if vendors were required to pay to advertise and there were still the Google ads, then I'd have a problem with it. The only thing that never changes is change. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC www.myspace.com/wabfab 6th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, May 22-25, 2009 WabFab Off-Road Salvation Army Online Kettle

12-03-2007, 06:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 1,922	Bump for others thoughts, yea or nay. Also, would like to hear from the staff on this one. __________________ Chris 6th Annual Pismo 4runner Jamboree: Oct. 10-12, 2008 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

12-03-2007, 08:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,749	I agree with you Chris.....but I am not on this board as much as I was back in the day, so I dont really care. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

12-03-2007, 08:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	i dont like the one on top..... the sponsored links "post" at the bottom of the thread and the banner on the bottom of the page are ok with me. i have google adwords on my forum (www.pacific-crawlers.com) and it is nice to have a couple bucks a day come in that goes to server upkeep and clothing/stickers swag. (bonus points and a big thank you plus a free sticker to anyone who wants to sit and click on the ads on my site )...... i'm gettting OT, but my point is that i can understand the value of ads, but i dont like the placement of the top one.... put ventor ads in the Sponsored Links section, keep adwords at the bottom and call it a day.... and PLEASE whatever you do, DO NOT put the underlined words with the lil popup window Bull or install it and then say that if we contribute it will go away.... __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

12-04-2007, 02:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	This thread is back, and we do appreciate the valuable comments in here by a few members. This thread was pulled (and no, was not I, but I am sure I was the heated talk of much drama talk, perhaps slosurfer can start a poll as to who pulled it) as it contained a reply by a member throwing out personal attacks here, something that reminds of a schoolyard bully fight. We do not allow personal attacks of that nature here, and personal vendetta style attacks will be removed from any thread on this forum. Personal attacks are best left for in person face to face, and not played out as drama on a public forum. Keep the thread clear of personal attacks and this thread will stay. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-04-2007, 02:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	I still like the German one. And hey, be grateful all the ads aren't just about how to enlarge your junk, or how to get cheap Viagra. But I don't like how it sometimes appears in the middle of a thread, though. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

12-04-2007, 02:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,818	I never saw the German one. I mainly see Toyota ads, and some of them are directed at me locally such as Bob Bridge Toyota which is by my work, and I also see ads for strap22's dealership he works at. And I have put in a concern for the underlined text stuff that pops up videos and ads. While I am not a fan of that text, that does not stop me from surfing IH8MUD on a daily basis. I spend almost as much time there as I do here. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge