How well does this blend?

Hello,

I'd like it if someone would check the placement on my website and tell me how well they blend in and offer suggestions Thank you

http://www.evilpsp.com/

 

I think the box label "list" is in violation of the program policies, but it looks nice. Some eye tracking studies have shown that borders stop people's eyes from roaming, so you may actually get better results without the box. I know that sounds like it would look worse... but it may be more effective.

-Michael

 

I would have to agree, the boxes may be a problem.

 

labeling ads with list is definately against TOS.

You sure can use a banner on top right of the page (look at DP for example)

 

Doesn't look too bad without the borders. Definitely relabel the box header. Here is a quote from the prog. policies. "Publishers may not label the ads with text other than "sponsored links" or "advertisements." This includes any text directly above our ads that could be confused with, or attempt to be associated with Google ads." Another thought I had (which I actually implemented on a little forum my wife runs) that works pretty good was to place the ads in the table itself. I used a wider format too and put it on the right side of the page. Some friends of mine own an eye tracking software and research company and they tell me ads on the right get more clicks as long as the colors stay consistand and no borders. I'm new to this forum so I can imbed links yet. Here is the url to the sample I recently setup. No stats yet sorry: adoptionboard.org

 

Wow 4 clicks already!

I changed the "List box" to "Sponsored links" so Google doesn't behead me, I prefer to win by playing by the rules

Any more suggestions?

I don't know what you mean by "place the ads in the table itself." Could you explain that alittle more please?

 

I mean put the ads in a table column with a rowspan=99 or some other high number. You'll need to put it in the table header row though. For example, right now you have:

<tr>
<th colspan="2" class="thCornerL" height="25" nowrap="nowrap">&nbsp;Forum&nbsp;</th>
<th width="50" class="thTop" nowrap="nowrap">&nbsp;Topics&nbsp;</th>

<th width="50" class="thTop" nowrap="nowrap">&nbsp;Posts&nbsp;</th>
<th class="thCornerR" nowrap="nowrap">&nbsp;Last Post&nbsp;</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="catLeft" colspan="5" height="28"><span class="cattitle"><a href="modules.php?name=Forums&file=index&c=1" class="cattitle">General discussion</a></span></td>
</tr>


Change the second row to:

<tr>
<td class="catLeft" colspan="2" height="28"><span class="cattitle"><a href="modules.php?name=Forums&file=index&c=1" class="cattitle">General discussion</a></span></td>
<td class="catLeft" colspan="3" height="28" rowspan="99">PUT ADSENSE CODE HERE</td>
</tr>

You'll find the template in 'templates/designNameHere/index_body.tpl'

BUT!!! Before you make the change permanent backup that file 'index_body.tpl' so if it gets messed up you don't get stuck with a broken page.

-Michael
phpSimpleCMS.com

 

Looks ok bit too dark for me tho