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How does Google AdSense know what's on pages behind a login?

I am just launching a new discussion forum that'll be only for people with valid account credentials (login, password, ya know) and I want to put Google AdSense ads on it. I have heard that's not possible, but I read...

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Does Google AdSense work better on text-based pages?

I'm in the middle of an argument with a designer friend. I say that Google's AdSense and similar contextual ad systems work better if there's lots of text on the page, while my friend says that Google can parse anything,...

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How can I improve Google AdSense ad targeting on my blog?

I have a couple of blogs (using Blogger) that are monetized using Google. But, the ads that appear are often completely unrelated to the content - sometimes embarrassingly so. Is there any way of getting the ads to be more...

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Why won't Google let you talk about your AdSense pay?

Why do the terms of service prohibit AdSense publishers from sharing any of our account data, specifically click-thru rate (CTR) and per-ad value (eCPM)? I can sort of understand discouraging the wide dissemination of gross revenue, but even that seems...

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How can I have Google AdSense ads open in a new window?

Hi I need to know how to change the target of the Google AdSense ads via script. I changed the background by using: google_color_bg = "E5EBF2"; but now I need to change the target of the hyperlinks to open in...

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What's the Google AdSense "See More" link?

Just browsing your site and I noticed that some of your Google AdSense ad blocks have a link on the bottom that I haven't seen before, "See More Ads by Google". What the heck? Is this something that you want...

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How do I monetize my blog's RSS feed readers?

I love your site. I learn a great deal from you. But I am stumped and need some help: I publish a small blog that I hope to monetize. With blogs I subscribe to, I like to read the content...

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I was turned down for Google AdSense. Now what?

My request for Adsense membership was turned down -- rejected! -- twice. Please suggest me what should I do? Should I remove some content?...

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What is the "allowed sites" feature in Google AdSense?

I've been a long-time user of Google AdSense and pretty much have it all figured out, I think. Except for a new tab that's shown up: what is the "Allowed Sites" feature and when would I want to use it?...

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How can I clean up my Google AdSense Channels?

I've been an AdSense publisher for over a year and have been very pleased with all Google has to offer. I'm now thinking of starting a new site and again incorporating AdSense. Here's my problem ... as with many things...

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How do I get started with Kontera contextual advertising?

I notice that you run Kontera's contextual advertising network on your site, Dave. I've heard good things about the network, but am curious: how much do you actually earn off this program, and is it worth it? If so, how...

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Why can't I Enable Google AdSense on my Website Pages?

A person named Kavita posted a comment elsewhere on my blog that stated: "my site is activated from google adsense i m unable to paste code in website i tried many times but i failed can u help plz?" It's...

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What are Google AdSense Recent Messages all about?

Just logged into my Google AdSense account and notice that there's a section for messages from the AdSense team itself. Very reminiscent of eBay's internal messaging system, actually. But what kind of messages are they going to be sending me,...

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What is the Google AdSense parameter google_hints?

I've been having a hard time getting the Google AdSense engine to properly target its advertisements to the content on my pages, and have been digging around for solutions. I came across a few cryptic references to "google_hints" as an...

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Did Google change the AdSense referral payout structure?

I'm a bit confused: I'm seeing a different set of numbers for the referrals I've sent to Google for people who want to sign up for their AdSense program. I've never seen a $5 payout before, I thought that it...

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How do I figure out how valuable keywords are in Google AdSense?

I'm a long time interaction designer and web usability consultant looking to move more into web publishing to generate revenue. I have number areas of domain expertise that I'm considering writing about. I'd like to prioritize these based on AdSense...

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What does eCPM mean on my Google AdSense report?

Would you mind explaining my stats below, please? Page impressionsClicksPage CTRPage eCPMEarnings2,600732.81%$13.79$35.86 This is my Adsense for content and I enabled it few months back, if i read your post correctly it seems that my eCPM is $13.79 is what...

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Can I have images adjacent to my Google AdSense ads?

I have been to a couple of Web sites lately that have put images immediately next to their AdSense blocks and when I talked to the Webmasters, they said that adding the seemingly related images significantly increased their clickthru rate....

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Why are my AdSense ads not related to my topic?

On my blog I have Google AdSense on it. My question is the ads that are displayed are not about the content that I'm writing about. I don't get it. my blog is on knife defense (unarmed against a knife...

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Can I earn commissions referring people to Google AdWords?

I'm a member of the Google AdSense program and find it a pretty decent way to earn some extra spending money from my Web site, but I'm wondering if there's a way for me to make a few bucks helping...

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Can I use Google AdSense on password-protected areas?

I have lots of content behind a password screen for our customers and want to know if I can use Google AdSense to help make a few bucks off that traffic. My friends say "no", but I thought you might...

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Why am I getting PSA ads on my blog?

I have a problem with my Google Adsense, I have placed it on my blog as per your directions [see Get Started with AdSense]. The thing is when I place the code in my template and preview it, is all...

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Can I make money blogging with CREAMaid?

I just read about a new blog for money service with the exceptionally weird name of CREAMaid. What's it about, how does it work, and can I really make a few bucks signing up for its service? Thanks!...

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How can I get Google search results on my site?

I have been using Google's AdSense for Search program for a while now and having some okay results with it. What I'm wondering is whether it's possible to have the search results appear on a page on my site, rather...

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Why am I getting Google Adsense Public Service Ads?

I signed up for Google AdSense and included AdSense on my new Web page, with the tweaks you recommend [see Getting started with Google AdSense]. Problem is, all I'm seeing is PSA's (Public Service Ads) from AdSense, I'm not seeing...

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Can I change my AdSense to match Digg.com?

Dear Dave, can i change the format of my Adsense layout? I went to Digg.com and I kinda like the layout of their adsense that they had (at the top). If so, how would I do that on my Moviebuff...

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I clicked on my own Google AdSense ads! Now what?

Dave, I'm freaking out! I was just looking at one of the pages on my website and saw an interesting ad placed by the Google AdSense program and clicked on it without thinking. Oh man! I don't want to get...

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Can a Unix site earn $10-$30/day in adsense revenue?

There's a domain name up for sale that claims to make 10-30 dollars a day in ad dollars, given an average of about 1,000 hits a day. The web site targets Unix. Is this a valid claim?...

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What are the top searches used in my AdSense for Search box?

On your recommendation, I've signed up for AdSense and added a simple search box on my pages so that I can also profit from AdSense for Search. I haven't seen much money from the search component, but all of a...

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Can I figure out if anyone's targeting my site through AdSense?

I have an "advertise on this site" link on my site as you do, Dave, but I'm wondering: is there any way to know if anyone actually is advertising on my site, and if so, can I figure out what...

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How do I use Google AdSense Channels?

I just signed up for Google AdSense after hearing about how much money some people are making on their websites, and now I read that I should be using "channels" to allow detailed traffic analysis. What are channels and how...

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What's the Amazon Associates Sponsored Links Program?

I've been keeping track of the various options for pay per click and was pretty startled when I saw that Amazon.com, of all companies, was testing out some sort of Google AdSense competitor! What's the scoop on this?`...

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