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How do I incorporate Pheedo ads into my blog?

I've been experimenting with different advertisements on my weblog, including Google AdSense, and now I'd like to try using Pheedo, which I have heard from some folk does quite well. Can you talk me through the steps, please?


Dave's Answer:

Sure. Pheedo is modeled at least somewhat after the AdSense program, so it should seem pretty familiar. Your first step is to actually get a Pheedo Account, which typically takes a few days to receive, then log in and click on "Exchange Ad Code" to get here:

Pheedo Ad Code

Make any changes or tweaks that you'd like on this page (and remember that just like AdSense, your adverts will perform better if they're more centrally located on the page and are in colors that are compatible with your color scheme or even appear to be part of the editorial content).

The bottom of the Ad codes page shows you the script necessary to add a Pheedo advertisement on your site. It's going to look like this:

<script>
var simpleadTextColor = '#000000';
var simpleadTextFace = 'Arial, Verdana, sans-serif';
var simpleadLinkColor = '#006699';
var simpleadUrlColor = '#999999';
var simpleadSize = '468x60';
var simpleadBgColor = '#ffffff';
var simpleadBorderColor = '#006699';
var simpleadBorderWidth = '1';
</script>
<script src="http://www.pheedo.com/ad/13666/" type="text/javascript"></script>

The resultant advertisement, here a 468 x 60 "banner", is:

As far as I'm aware, Pheedo advertisements are compatible with Google AdSense ads too, which is important to know. Google basically blocks you from having other dynamic content analysis-based advertisements, while Pheedo works on ad categories instead.

Anyway, I hope that gets you going with Pheedo!


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Reader Comments To Date: 5

Dana VanDen Heuvel said, on November 4, 2005 12:55 PM:

Hey Dave,

Thanks for the great little intro to the Pheedo system for your users. We appreciate the referral!

Bill Flitter said, on November 4, 2005 6:24 PM:

Thanks for the support Dave! Much appreciated. Now, let's get you started on our RSS analytics service. :-)

Steve said, on June 5, 2007 7:41 AM:

I just started blogging a site out of curiousity and recently got to know that I can actually get paid doing it through ad promoting and placement. My problem is I really done know much and have so much time on my hands, how do I get directions and lessons on blog ads for free and how to sign into it?

Dave Taylor said, on June 5, 2007 9:39 AM:

There are a number of different ad networks you can sign up for, actually. The two that work best for me and my readership at this point are Google AdSense and Kontera's contextLink ads. Here's a starting point for each:

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_i_get_started_making_money_with_google_adsense.html

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/make_money_with_kontera_contextual_advertising.html

Juliet said, on October 16, 2007 8:00 AM:

Greeting Dave,

I'm Juliet from Blogger.com..as a begginer writer there, what do you advice me to add more Ads other than google..and i hope you visite my blog and give me ur opinion ..have a great day..

Sincerely,
Juliet (http://freedomness.blogspot.com)

Starbucks coffee cup I do have a lot to say, and questions of my own for that matter, but first I'd like to say thank you, Dave, for all your helpful information by buying you a cup of coffee!

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