Pop-up Ads

Just wanted to note the pop-ups that I get when I come to coasterbuzz. I had read in a post a couple of months ago that Jeff doesn't intend for this type of ad to be used here, and we should let him know if we see any.

If I'm wrong, or if this has already been covered, just ignore me. I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks. Anyway, just wanted to let you know.

Thanks,
Jacob
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http://www.PKIGuide.com

If you see one let me know who the advertiser is. I've been killing them, but occasionally I miss one.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

Jeff, just clicking from General Buzz --> Coasterbuzz Forums --> Suggestions has brought up EIGHT pop up ads for two seperate links. One version offers a free credit report. Another offers computer information. Here are the links that they lead to:

http://servedby.advertising.com/click/site=0000046760/mnum=0000024550/bnum=7320136

http://servedby.advertising.com/click/site=0000046760/mnum=0000026560/bnum=7647948

I remember you saying that some of these ads bring in a lot of money, but this is ridiculous.

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Joshua Wilcox
The following statement is true.
The preceding statement is false.

The ads have become to obnoxious to bother with, so as a matter of policy, I will discontinue pop-up campaigns. However, it's sometimes hard to find them the way DoubleClick's system is setup, so I may not find them immediately.

One other note, if you open new windows, depending on the browser, you're creating new "sessions," where the ad server thinks that you are due for a pop-up. There is otherwise a limit to the number of pop-ups you'd otherwise see.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/richmedia.traffic/;adid=2787652;sz=350x300;ord=4767215

That's what I get, I get two of them at the same time. Just about every other thing I click on.

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"Villain-Once You Drop, The Fun Don't Stop!"~SFWoA Rules In 2001~X Marks The Spot In 2001(SFWoA)~With SFWoA ANYTHING Is Possible!

The URL's don't do me any good, guys. I need to know who the advertiser is.

I still don't get why I have yet to see any of these.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

i keep getting one about "smart visa"

I'm getting one for a free credit report today.

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"It's crazy to see people be
what society wants them to be,
but not me." Dr. Dre

Got those. Thanks. They're "off."

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

I just got one where they are looking for computer/internet people to make $125-$175 an hour for training at home. I think it is HomeEmployed.com, an affiliate of CashMailbox.com.

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Spread your wings and fly away!! X-Flight '01

Jeff, I'm getting a pop-up today that looks to be from homeemployed.com At least that's where the link took me when I clicked it.

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It's a simple equation: CCI + CP = #1 Wooden Coaster!

I am getting a free credit report. Consumerinfo.com

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Nitro: The Most Explosive Coaster on the Planet explodes at Six Flags Great Adventure in 2001.

You beat me to it, X-Flyer! :)

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It's a simple equation: CCI + CP = #1 Wooden Coaster!

Ross Simmons RON Control is the advertiser of one I got.
Here is a copy and post of what the window says:

Help us create a better surfing experience by answering a few quick questions. As a thank you for helping us, we will enter your name into a prize draw.
YOU COULD WIN A GRAND PRIZE OF $3,000!

To participate, just scroll down and begin answering the questions below. We value your privacy; your responses to the questions will not be used for any reason other than for research. People under the age of 14 years are not eligible for this survey. By participating in this survey, you agree that you are at least 14 years of age. If you choose not to participate, simply close this extra browser window and return to your surfing. Thanks!

This survey is brought to you by Diameter, a division of DoubleClick, on behalf of one or more Internet advertisers. In the course of responding to this survey, a DoubleClick cookie may be placed upon or recognized on your browser. This cookie will not be associated with your email address or other personally identifiable information in DoubleClick's databases. The information you provide will be used for anonymous research purposes only. For more information, click here.

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Then there are links:
Prizes:http://sweepstakes.doubleclick.net/exec/displayprizes?db=RSRONC
Official rules: http://www3.doubleclick.net/research/sweeps-rules8.asp
Privacy Policy: http://sweepstakes.doubleclick.net/help/privacy.html
Powered by Double Click http://www.doubleclick.net/us/corporate/privacy/default.asp?asp_object_1=&#sweepstakes

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Rollercoasters are the secret of life!

http://www.woodencoaster.com

Personally I would rather deal with silly pop-up ads if they help keep this site up and running. I would rather have to nuke them myself than to see this site die. Jeff you could, as some sites are starting to do, have a non-subsription base and a subscription base. On the non-subscription base you could have pop-up ads and other things to get revenue in to maintain the site. On the subscription base you could have people pay a set fee to have access to a pop-up add free site. Just a thought. May be too much work but it was a thought. Some of these other sites that are doing this also offer exclusives to subscribers. Again this may not be feasible. However I would be more than willing to put up with the pop-up ads if it is needed to maintain this site.

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Welcome to Deja Vu...home of the world wide wait.

I don't want to go to a subscription model, and I really don't want to display pop-ups. I've been bugging Burst and DoubleClick to sell skyscraper ads, as they're more effective but not particularly intrusive, but they haven't done it.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

What's a skyscraper ad?

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Rollercoasters are the secret of life!

http://www.woodencoaster.com

It's a tall ad that runs down one side.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

Looks like you kind of set the site up with hopes of that, Jeff. The right side below poll and such would be just perfect for that.

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Matt Lynch
Co-Webmaster, Kennywood Boulevard
http://kennywood.coasterbuzz.com

I just got 2 while I was reading all of the post. They are from "Website Finder" and "All2Save.com". Pesky little boogers aren't they.


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What is life without ups and downs!?!?


*** This post was edited by Josh the coaster freak on 8/10/2001. *** *** This post was edited by Josh the coaster freak on 8/10/2001. ***