Nice use of adsense?

I was looking around for some new photoshop tutorials, and came across the following site (http:// www. tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/Buttons/1) Before I knew it I was almost clicking on all the the top ads (which are adsense). I thought it was interesting enough to share.

 

I don't know whether to say well done or not to that. Kinda seems a bit sneaky then again others could easily argue it's very well integrated.

 

It's a toss up....yes, they do say google ads in bright red, but they look exactly like a thread...very interesting

 

I think it stinks..........., to be honest

 

I would be interested to know the CTR (which obviously isn't going to happen) though I think I too am on the stink side of the fence.

 

Very clever, but I don't think I'd want my ads on that site. A little too devious for my tastes.

 

I don't know about that particular page, but I do like the idea of integrating the ads better into text. It definitely gives me some ideas.

 

Won't it violate any of adsense policies?

 

Pretty sure it does not violate the TOS.

 

It says google sponsored ads in two different places for each ad, so I'd say the user has been well-warned. If nothing else it does show that some work at integrating ads better may have higher payoffs.

 

The only question I would raise was 'if' the site was created around AdSense, which is a no-no. There was some good information on the site.

 

You're right - and the bar is red instead of blue, showing they are different.

it is clever for sure. more clever then i am