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AdBrite = AdDumb. Why You Should Avoid In-line Ads, Whether Contextual or Not.
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Here’s a classic example for stupid “contextual” in-line ads: Clicking on the “feature” link in this article brings up skin care products. The “tool” link in the first line points to Honeymoon Planning Services. Here are some more cases of “contextual” advertising gone bad: The Irony of Contextual Advertising Contextual Advertising Blunders The Scary Thing about Contextual (?) Advertising But all these mishaps aside, here’s another reason why you should avoid such in-line hypertext ads: They seriously reduce readability.
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My Diigo Bookmarks 08/21/2008
http://www.accmanpro.com/2008/08/21/my-diigo-bookmarks-08212...Frosted Phelps. Will You Eat ‘Em? - E! Online One for the Kerrching department. tags: phelps AdBrite = AdDumb. Why You Should Avoid In-line Ads, Whether Contextual or Not.| Zoli’s Blog And one for the Which Genius Thought Of This department. Zoli, as always has the prefect take. tags: zoli, advertising TwitPic - Share photos on twitter Does this bring back fond memories? tags: stylophone /Message: *Personality Not Included Personality is an interesting concept when applied to companies. HOw would you descriebv the Big 4 for instance? tags: personality Contenders revealed for Software Satisfaction Awards 2008 - 20 Aug 2008 Nice to see a section for web based accounting applications this year. Not before time. tags: awards Go Big Always - Jive launches Clearspace 2.5 If you’re a Clearspace fan then this update will be welcome. Much to commend tags: clearspace Related storiesNo related stories
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