… sorta. The other morning as I was lying in bed, half asleep, not yet completely awake, I had this “eureka” moment where it hit me that I should try taking all the Google ads off this site. Instead, I could fill their real estate with other “ads” that would be less obtrusive for you and likely just as, if not more profitable for me anyway.
So I bolted out of bed and began yanking down AdSense and filled its voids with the following:
1. Top ad replaced by links to buy booster boxes
On the specific set pages, it’ll show the 2 best prices for booster boxes from that corresponding set, otherwise on any other page it’ll just show a listing for the most recently released set.
I don’t know if anyone here actually buys booster boxes, but I think it beats seeing Google ads.
2. Sidebar ad replaced by SixPrizes Underground promo
Because 6P UG is awesome and I run it… need I say more?
3. Footer ad replaced by random flavor text
This has instantly become one of my favorite features on the site. It shows a random flavor text at the bottom of each page, BUT it doesn’t say which card it’s from, and I was clever enough to cloak the permalink.
(Anyone looking for a new drinking game?)
It’s pretty addicting and fun trying to guess the Pokemon! I’m kind of dismayed since I know almost every single card off the top of my head after spending way-too-long typing out all the texts, but I’m sure I’ll become rusty in a couple weeks and it’ll be challenging again.
Overall removing the Google ads is a win-win for everyone since without them the site loads faster, looks nicer, is more enjoyable, and I should be able to recoup the couple bucks I was making in another form.
Caleb Sodding Mullins
i notced the flavor text at the bottom and LOVE it!! Epic addition!!!
coolestman22
Yeah, the flavor text is pretty cool. The ads being gone is nice, and the flavor text thing is really cool. Keep up the good work, Adam!
NicholasInzeo
what html site do you use for adware control?
Adam Capriola
Not exactly sure what you mean by that – send me an e-mail and we’ll talk.
WilliamH.
Woots! I’m lovin’ the ad-free atmosphere here! :D