Quality Ad Targeting: Numerology Ads in Forums

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The discussion highlights frustrations with the effectiveness of Google Ads in targeting relevant advertisements for forums, particularly in the context of physics-related content. Users express disappointment that Google does not provide well-paying ads for niche topics like physics, leading to reliance on alternative banner services with poor targeting. One user humorously notes their failed attempt to manipulate Google AdSense through subliminal messaging in posts. The conversation reflects a broader concern about the quality of ad targeting and its impact on forum monetization. Overall, the thread underscores the challenges of achieving effective ad placements in specialized online communities.
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Heh. You'd think they could do a better job matching advertisers for the forums. So which one of you guys have been making naughty references to mess with the Google algorithms?

EDIT: Fantastic. After I created the thread, the advertisement at the top of the thread turned out to be the same numerology ad.
 

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Unfortunately google ads does not have decent paying ads for physics. So I've had to supplement with another banner service (with poor targeting). It's about 70/30 for google ads. The banner you have posted is not google.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Unfortunately google ads does not have decent paying ads for physics. So I've had to supplement with another banner service (with poor targeting). It's about 70/30 for google ads. The banner you have posted is not google.

Healing magnets.

Curses! There goes my plan to manipulate the Google adsense by inserting subliminal messages into my posts.

Brown's Gas.
 

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