Most annoying ad format

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • adspyglass
    Ad Mediation Service
    • Jun 2015
    • 212

    #1

    Most annoying ad format

    The simple question what is the most annoying ad format for you as a surfer?
    For example popunder (and its varieties like tabunder).
    It's no secret that this one is the most profitable format for publishers, and users are already used to it, as a their fee for
    free content. Got popunder on your websites?

    Or other example - fake download buttons on banners. Even adsense sins with such creatures on sites with files, such as download.cnet dot com

    Do you use any ad blocker? How effective is yours?



    Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.
  • 2MuchMark
    Mark of 2Much.net
    • Aug 2004
    • 50969

    #2
    Pop-up/under ads are awful, but the fake download-button ads are the most ridiculous. Think about it. You are on a page to download a demo of some program you want to try, but are tricked into clicking an ad instead. This action takes you away from what you wanted to get, shows you something else you have no interest in, and usually makes it harder to return thanks to pop-ups or other misleading ads. It devalues the fuck out of the original site you were interested in too.

    Comment

    • adspyglass
      Ad Mediation Service
      • Jun 2015
      • 212

      #3
      Experienced users, who saw these buttons millions of times (they don't change layout for like 10-12 years) won't click, but for newbies its killin, downloads they don't really need



      Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

      Comment

      • cybermike
        Confirmed User
        • Jan 2002
        • 4121

        #4
        Getting sick of seeing those stop being tracked ads lol
        Hey surfers how about some The Best Porn Sites

        Comment

        • CaptainHowdy
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • Dec 2004
          • 94726

          #5
          Pop-ups, always.

          Comment

          • adspyglass
            Ad Mediation Service
            • Jun 2015
            • 212

            #6
            When a window pops up exactly? When ad is opened in new tab or under is ok?



            Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

            Comment

            • Beaver1
              Confirmed User
              • Dec 2002
              • 651

              #7
              Sticky Banner
              Buy and Sell Cam, Dating, Gaming, Gambling and Mainstream Pop-ups: Pop Ads

              Comment

              • NoWhErE
                Too lazy to set a custom title
                • Sep 2005
                • 10583

                #8
                Spam robo-calls from Indian telemarketers.
                skype: lordofthecameltoe

                Comment

                • AmateurFlix
                  Confirmed User
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 7762

                  #9
                  I'm not sure it's proper to call it an ad "format" but as a technique anyway, redirecting of background tabs seems the most obnoxious to me. Especially when they redirect a few times and I'm unable to click back.

                  Following that, pop-unders which can't be closed unless via task manager.

                  Comment

                  • adspyglass
                    Ad Mediation Service
                    • Jun 2015
                    • 212

                    #10
                    These are evil popunders, usually made for tech support landing pages. Being popular about 2 years ago or so.



                    Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                    Comment

                    • Sly
                      Let's do some business!
                      • Sep 2004
                      • 31375

                      #11
                      I get annoyed when I'm trying to read an article and a video opens up stretching the page and I'm clicking around trying to get to the article.
                      Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted

                      Windows VPS now available
                      Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc.
                      Click here for more details.

                      Comment

                      • The Truth Hurts
                        Zph7YXfjMhg
                        • Nov 2002
                        • 15729

                        #12
                        anything with sound.

                        Comment

                        • adspyglass
                          Ad Mediation Service
                          • Jun 2015
                          • 212

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Sly
                          I get annoyed when I'm trying to read an article and a video opens up stretching the page and I'm clicking around trying to get to the article.
                          its called in-text ads, most annoying that they always scroll you to random place in text. Paper books were better



                          Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                          Comment

                          • adspyglass
                            Ad Mediation Service
                            • Jun 2015
                            • 212

                            #14
                            Originally posted by The Truth Hurts
                            anything with sound.
                            What exactly? Video ads are muted usually.



                            Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                            Comment

                            • Klen
                              • Aug 2006
                              • 32235

                              #15
                              In-video ads which cannot be skipped

                              Comment

                              • adspyglass
                                Ad Mediation Service
                                • Jun 2015
                                • 212

                                #16
                                Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                In-video ads which cannot be skipped
                                How do you watch youtube videos that way?



                                Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                Comment

                                • Klen
                                  • Aug 2006
                                  • 32235

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by adspyglass
                                  How do you watch youtube videos that way?
                                  I dont, i use adblock

                                  Comment

                                  • adspyglass
                                    Ad Mediation Service
                                    • Jun 2015
                                    • 212

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                    I dont, i use adblock
                                    In adblock we trust since my kid is on YT, I watched about 1.000.000.000 ads of car insurence, old spice and any crap he doesn't really need in next 15 years



                                    Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                    Comment

                                    • freecartoonporn
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jan 2012
                                      • 7683

                                      #19
                                      1) push notifications.
                                      2) popups
                                      3) popunders (more than 1 per click)
                                      4) fake buttons
                                      SSD Cloud Server, VPS Server, Simple Cloud Hosting | DigitalOcean

                                      Comment

                                      • King Mark
                                        So Fucking Banned
                                        • Aug 2016
                                        • 27033

                                        #20
                                        All of them these days. Seems like most websites are like an idiocracy parody now.

                                        Comment

                                        • wankawonk
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Aug 2015
                                          • 1018

                                          #21
                                          autoplay video ads with sound on news sites are absurd

                                          amazingly, advertising on adult sites is much, much less annoying than the average news site

                                          Comment

                                          • Klen
                                            • Aug 2006
                                            • 32235

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by adspyglass
                                            In adblock we trust since my kid is on YT, I watched about 1.000.000.000 ads of car insurence, old spice and any crap he doesn't really need in next 15 years
                                            Sometime i watch YT in browser where i dont have adblock, and often i get products for woman ads. Targetting for the win

                                            Comment

                                            • Klen
                                              • Aug 2006
                                              • 32235

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by wankawonk
                                              autoplay video ads with sound on news sites are absurd

                                              amazingly, advertising on adult sites is much, much less annoying than the average news site
                                              Yes i agree, they have like zillions of banners on website, and then they are surprised why people use adblock then. If you already have to serve so many banners, then atleast make it work without compromising user experience.

                                              Comment

                                              • davidCRM
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Nov 2016
                                                • 1544

                                                #24
                                                unskippable preroll ads
                                                David // Xcams & Xmodels
                                                Product- and CRM manager

                                                Comment

                                                • NatalieMojoHost
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Aug 2013
                                                  • 1479

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                  How do you watch youtube videos that way?
                                                  Well, I bought youtube premium (yes we exist)

                                                  MojoHost.COM | natalie at mojohost dot com | Skype natalie.ac | Telegram @znatalie. Since 1999: 70 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence.

                                                  Comment

                                                  • NatalieMojoHost
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Aug 2013
                                                    • 1479

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by wankawonk
                                                    autoplay video ads with sound on news sites are absurd

                                                    amazingly, advertising on adult sites is much, much less annoying than the average news site
                                                    I agree!

                                                    MojoHost.COM | natalie at mojohost dot com | Skype natalie.ac | Telegram @znatalie. Since 1999: 70 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence.

                                                    Comment

                                                    • ~Evilin~
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Nov 2005
                                                      • 2125

                                                      #27
                                                      whend you see the ad in the movie downloaded from a torrent )))

                                                      AI Porn banners | Our mail: [email protected] | Telegram: @DenzikZT

                                                      Comment

                                                      • adspyglass
                                                        Ad Mediation Service
                                                        • Jun 2015
                                                        • 212

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by NatalieMojoHost
                                                        Well, I bought youtube premium (yes we exist)
                                                        They offers max 5 devices connected right?
                                                        And you have to prove that all devices belong to a family



                                                        Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                        Comment

                                                        • adspyglass
                                                          Ad Mediation Service
                                                          • Jun 2015
                                                          • 212

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by KlenTelaris
                                                          Yes i agree, they have like zillions of banners on website, and then they are surprised why people use adblock then. If you already have to serve so many banners, then atleast make it work without compromising user experience.
                                                          They are not allowed to use popunders
                                                          Adult tubes sometimes got zillions, as you said, of banners: 2 NTV, underplayer, 4 useless in footer
                                                          Smart tube owners:
                                                          - added a spot above player
                                                          - small native ad block
                                                          - mediation


                                                          x2 more money and looks more friendly for users.



                                                          Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                          Comment

                                                          • wankawonk
                                                            Confirmed User
                                                            • Aug 2015
                                                            • 1018

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                            They are not allowed to use popunders
                                                            Adult tubes sometimes got zillions, as you said, of banners: 2 NTV, underplayer, 4 useless in footer
                                                            Smart tube owners:
                                                            - added a spot above player
                                                            - small native ad block
                                                            - mediation


                                                            x2 more money and looks more friendly for users.
                                                            The footers are pretty useless if there's a lot of content on the page (meaning it's not likely the user will scroll down far enough to see them), but they work if you keep the page short and use a "load more" button or some kind of ajax-based paginator

                                                            Lately I have been using video sliders from multiple ad networks; they are working better than any other ad format.

                                                            On mobile, above-player and below-player work well. On desktop banners just don't work. I haven't found any good use for NTV space; banners suck, natives aren't any better there, chaturbate "online now" widget also doesn't work so well. I think users are just blind to that space these days.

                                                            Pops and skims are still great if you use them right. I hide them behind user-agent detection and cookies (don't show them if the user-agent looks like google. Don't show them on the first page view--track this with cookies).

                                                            Native ads hidden in your content work well, but not nearly as well as video sliders.

                                                            I'm tempted on my new projects to just ignore every ad type besides video sliders, pops, and skims.

                                                            Comment

                                                            • adspyglass
                                                              Ad Mediation Service
                                                              • Jun 2015
                                                              • 212

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by wankawonk
                                                              The footers are pretty useless if there's a lot of content on the page (meaning it's not likely the user will scroll down far enough to see them), but they work if you keep the page short and use a "load more" button or some kind of ajax-based paginator

                                                              Lately I have been using video sliders from multiple ad networks; they are working better than any other ad format.

                                                              On mobile, above-player and below-player work well. On desktop banners just don't work. I haven't found any good use for NTV space; banners suck, natives aren't any better there, chaturbate "online now" widget also doesn't work so well. I think users are just blind to that space these days.

                                                              Pops and skims are still great if you use them right. I hide them behind user-agent detection and cookies (don't show them if the user-agent looks like google. Don't show them on the first page view--track this with cookies).

                                                              Native ads hidden in your content work well, but not nearly as well as video sliders.

                                                              I'm tempted on my new projects to just ignore every ad type besides video sliders, pops, and skims.
                                                              Sliders are hell cool new way to earn extra revenue. Ads there are nicely made, and have good CTR. Revenue is good as well.
                                                              Do you run any pre-rolls?



                                                              Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                              Comment

                                                              • wankawonk
                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                • Aug 2015
                                                                • 1018

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                                Sliders are hell cool new way to earn extra revenue. Ads there are nicely made, and have good CTR. Revenue is good as well.
                                                                Do you run any pre-rolls?
                                                                My tubes are all embedded, so I can't run pre-roll on the video players.

                                                                I have tried putting pre-roll in an auto-play iframe NTV but for some reason it doesn't generate hardly any clicks. I'm still running it and getting paid well for it but I'm not generating clicks, eventually the ad network will notice and tell me to stop. lol

                                                                Comment

                                                                • adspyglass
                                                                  Ad Mediation Service
                                                                  • Jun 2015
                                                                  • 212

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by wankawonk
                                                                  My tubes are all embedded, so I can't run pre-roll on the video players.

                                                                  I have tried putting pre-roll in an auto-play iframe NTV but for some reason it doesn't generate hardly any clicks. I'm still running it and getting paid well for it but I'm not generating clicks, eventually the ad network will notice and tell me to stop. lol
                                                                  Good news here. Now you can
                                                                  We made an overlay pre-roll ad format, so you can stick it up to any player, even embeded.

                                                                  Any object on your page actually.



                                                                  Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                  Comment

                                                                  • danep
                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                    • Oct 2016
                                                                    • 264

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Native ads that make me go native
                                                                    "Ain't in it for my health"
                                                                    Levon Helm

                                                                    "No temas pon la otra mejilla que golpeo con beso"
                                                                    El Barrio

                                                                    Email: [email protected]

                                                                    Comment

                                                                    • adspyglass
                                                                      Ad Mediation Service
                                                                      • Jun 2015
                                                                      • 212

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by danep
                                                                      Native ads that make me go native
                                                                      Native supposed to replace banner ads, but still just another size to my mind. Some networks also show misslead ads or even pop windows and new tabs from that.
                                                                      But some native look very nice



                                                                      Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                      Comment

                                                                      • Rochard
                                                                        Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                                        • Dec 2001
                                                                        • 75733

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Some of the legit news sites have ads that take up half a page.... It's freaking annoying.
                                                                        Herschel Savage
                                                                        Brooklyn, NY

                                                                        Comment

                                                                        • Tubevideditor
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Sep 2013
                                                                          • 352

                                                                          #37
                                                                          Ads on mainstream sites are just too overwhelming now I'm surprised everyone doesn't use an ad blocker of some kind.

                                                                          Comment

                                                                          • alexistexasass
                                                                            Confirmed User
                                                                            • Dec 2018
                                                                            • 267

                                                                            #38
                                                                            Video ads, My pc can't handle them and crash.

                                                                            Comment

                                                                            • danep
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Oct 2016
                                                                              • 264

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                                              Native supposed to replace banner ads, but still just another size to my mind. Some networks also show misslead ads or even pop windows and new tabs from that.
                                                                              But some native look very nice
                                                                              The best native advertising I use is with programmatic networks like Taboola or Outbrain.
                                                                              I wish we had these type of content marketing in our industry too.
                                                                              "Ain't in it for my health"
                                                                              Levon Helm

                                                                              "No temas pon la otra mejilla que golpeo con beso"
                                                                              El Barrio

                                                                              Email: [email protected]

                                                                              Comment

                                                                              • Klen
                                                                                • Aug 2006
                                                                                • 32235

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by danep
                                                                                The best native advertising I use is with programmatic networks like Taboola or Outbrain.
                                                                                I wish we had these type of content marketing in our industry too.
                                                                                You mean native ads? We do ?

                                                                                Comment

                                                                                • adspyglass
                                                                                  Ad Mediation Service
                                                                                  • Jun 2015
                                                                                  • 212

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by alexistexasass
                                                                                  Video ads, My pc can't handle them and crash.
                                                                                  It must some pentium 3 or something?
                                                                                  Video ads are the same videos you gonna watch when click play button.



                                                                                  Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                                  Comment

                                                                                  • adspyglass
                                                                                    Ad Mediation Service
                                                                                    • Jun 2015
                                                                                    • 212

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Originally posted by danep
                                                                                    The best native advertising I use is with programmatic networks like Taboola or Outbrain.
                                                                                    I wish we had these type of content marketing in our industry too.
                                                                                    These two are monsters, godzillas in native ads, they do great job.
                                                                                    Btw would it be awesome to combine them using ad mediation service?
                                                                                    Getting all advantages of both (and couple more companies) for maximum performance?



                                                                                    Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                    • danep
                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                      • Oct 2016
                                                                                      • 264

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                                                      These two are monsters, godzillas in native ads, they do great job.
                                                                                      Btw would it be awesome to combine them using ad mediation service?
                                                                                      Getting all advantages of both (and couple more companies) for maximum performance?
                                                                                      I have a way to simplify that. Let's say you're reading the AVN news, or Camlife Mag. Instead of having a banner, you can have a native content piece. Instead of having everyone see the same piece, the type of an ad item would change per user according to data and interest.
                                                                                      What we need is collaboration and content.
                                                                                      "Ain't in it for my health"
                                                                                      Levon Helm

                                                                                      "No temas pon la otra mejilla que golpeo con beso"
                                                                                      El Barrio

                                                                                      Email: [email protected]

                                                                                      Comment

                                                                                      • AmeliaG
                                                                                        Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                        • Jan 2003
                                                                                        • 10662

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        Slow loading ads, especially anything on galleries which have to be viewed page by slow loading page with no thumbnail navigation.

                                                                                        Programmatic which grossly mistargets me.
                                                                                        GFY Hall of Famer

                                                                                        AltStar Hall of Famer




                                                                                        Blue Blood's SpookyCash.com

                                                                                        Babe photography portfolio

                                                                                        Comment

                                                                                        • Paul Markham
                                                                                          Too old to care
                                                                                          • Jun 2001
                                                                                          • 52942

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Mobile phone ads. So many and they load so slowly. I now have a small drive attached to my phone which stores videos I want to see. It avoids surfing and putting up with the ads.

                                                                                          Internet is better as I have adblocker installed. Yet to find a browser that blocks ads that works.



                                                                                          Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500.
                                                                                          PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

                                                                                          Comment

                                                                                          • adspyglass
                                                                                            Ad Mediation Service
                                                                                            • Jun 2015
                                                                                            • 212

                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            Originally posted by Paul Markham
                                                                                            Internet is better as I have adblocker installed. Yet to find a browser that blocks ads that works.
                                                                                            Opera announced in-built adblock. Did you try it?



                                                                                            Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                                            Comment

                                                                                            • Paul Markham
                                                                                              Too old to care
                                                                                              • Jun 2001
                                                                                              • 52942

                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                                                              Opera announced in-built adblock. Did you try it?
                                                                                              Will give it a try.

                                                                                              Can anyone recommend one for the phone?



                                                                                              Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500.
                                                                                              PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

                                                                                              Comment

                                                                                              • adspyglass
                                                                                                Ad Mediation Service
                                                                                                • Jun 2015
                                                                                                • 212

                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                Its actually for mobile devices: [url]https://blogs.opera.com/news/2016/06/ad-blocker-android-ios-windows-phone-download-free/[/url
                                                                                                Share your test results plz



                                                                                                Adspyglass.com - ads mediation service for publishers | Spy on Ad Networks rates | New FREE popunder script. Google friendly.

                                                                                                Comment

                                                                                                • Paul Markham
                                                                                                  Too old to care
                                                                                                  • Jun 2001
                                                                                                  • 52942

                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  Originally posted by adspyglass
                                                                                                  Its actually for mobile devices: https://blogs.opera.com/news/2016/06...download-free/
                                                                                                  Share your test results plz
                                                                                                  Thanks, will give it a try.



                                                                                                  Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500.
                                                                                                  PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70

                                                                                                  Comment

                                                                                                  • MatureKing
                                                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                                                    • Mar 2006
                                                                                                    • 4869

                                                                                                    #50
                                                                                                    Paul/////

                                                                                                    legendary MOVIE - Can I take your photo? (~short movie)
                                                                                                    Hell Thailand - trailer
                                                                                                    Hell Thailand - movie

                                                                                                    Comment

                                                                                                    Working...