Better advertising

[Ashful]

Is it just me, or did the last forum update result in better than usual advertising?



I mean, I like Rockford Chimney and SuperCedars as much as the next guy, but this is far more entertaining.

 

[webfish]

Google. We block by categories such as drugs, sex, politics, etc....Some get through.

 

[Highbeam]

Or is it a reflection of other browsing done on your machine? Targeted for you?

 

[clux]

Or is it a reflection of other browsing done on your machine? Targeted for you?

Yeah all I get is outdoor furnace supply ads.

 

[webfish]

It is a combination. But majority is your browsing.

 

[Ashful]

Or is it a reflection of other browsing done on your machine? Targeted for you?

Yeah, that's what you would think! But this is appearing on a brand new business machine with no Google or other profile associated with it. On my home machine, I do get targeted ads, but they're all crap for fixing various "old house" problems or tractors. I honestly wish I had time to make that sort of browsing my hobby.

 

[Shank]

I largely get ads for Bra's... I have targeted ads turned off so it has nothing to do with search history.

"Ad personalization is off. Google showed this ad based on general factors like:

• The time of day
• The website you're on
• Your general location (like your country or city)"

 

[Ashful]

Bras are more fun to look at than auto parts, anyway.

v--- staring at an Advance Auto Parts ad, right now.

 

[Shank]

Bras are more fun to look at than auto parts, anyway.

v--- staring at an Advance Auto Parts ad, right now.

It's tough to determine which one leads to more headache, fixing the car or....