New Advertisement on Front Page

I didn't see another forum for this so I thought I would bring it up, and it's clearly just a suggestion. I have no problem with the ad, let's be clear. Giant Bomb needs to make money. I would personally prefer that it sits below the top stories bar, however. Like right above where it's telling us we can now link achievements to the site. Anybody have thoughts on this?

I don't really mind where it's at right now, just as long as it isn't huge nor takes up the entire page in an annoying flash movie way.

I like where it is. I like the ad. I like how Giant Bomb are making money.

Yeah, I just saw it.  I really don't like the ad, but I do love Giant Bomb and thus can tolerate it.  I wish this one wasn't dedicated to pre-ordering Tekken 6 in exchange for a new in-game costume because it seems to be counter intuitive to the ideologies that are upheld by the boys.  Although, as a capitalist I say that money is money and they deserve it one way or another.

*lil shrug* S'okay where it is - it blends well enough and isn't too intrusive.

Never noticed that because I don't go on the front page much but I did to check it out and it's like Wha Bam, here I am.
Meh least it's not flash based...

I thought it was a little weird that the ad is for something that the guys usually have a pretty big gripe with. But money is money.

It surprised me a little bit, but its only the one ad. I really don't have a problem with the placement of it either.

EVERYONE CLICK THE AD!

EDIT:  They are making Tekken 6 for PSP?  Weird.....

I like it because it has its own unique artstyle that resembles the style of GiantBomb's artwork for the review Mugs, and I think its a nice and neat way of Giantbomb racking in a little bit more cash every once in a while to advance and grow, as it is a fantastic site, and I think that more people should know about it, as it is a very great and vital addition to any gamers life, and brings a lot of information, from gamers to gamers, and I love how all the knowledge of people are put tougether into a "Giant Database powered by Booze, Pancakes, and You!"

Well Played

It actually fits the page quite well. 

"@JJOR64 said:

" EVERYONE CLICK THE AD!EDIT:  They are making Tekken 6 for PSP?  Weird..... "

How much money do they make per click? "

I actually had no idea it was there. I'm using NoScript, and it doesn't even show up. I don't even get an empty box where it should be. It's as if it never existed.

My jaw drop when I first saw it, but I have always been thinking how are these guys making money?  So I just went with that Jeff was super rich from his music days.

"@Shini4444 said:

"@JJOR64 said:

" EVERYONE CLICK THE AD!EDIT:  They are making Tekken 6 for PSP?  Weird..... "

How much money do they make per click? "

Dunno but I'm gonna click"

I knew someone would have brought this up in the forums.

The ad doesn't bother me, it did catch me off guard though. Took me a minute to realize what it was.

Meh, its fine where it is.  I clicked through a couple times, even varied up where I went (Gamestop, Amazon,) just to show their links went through.  I for one, like many of the members here, welcome the ads, as long as it means the community is able to keep on going strong and those guys (and the guys upstairs) are able to keep on doing what they're really good at doing.....drinking capcom under the table!!!!!

Now maybe people will shut up about the ads.

Like Giant Bomb? Stop blocking the ad and click on it every once in a while.

I use Firefox and always have Adblock enabled so I didn't notice it.

" Now maybe people will shut up about the ads.Like Giant Bomb? Stop blocking the ad and click on it every once in a while. "

I don't even see an add on the front page. What's it advertising?

Just make sure you click on it guys so that the Namco marketing guys see how many hits they get via Giant Bomb :)

-Ninja

It looks fine. The positioning at the top of the page is the industry standard, and they'll get more money for it that way. Many advertisers may not even advertise at all without it being at the top of the page.

" I like where it is. I like the ad. I like how Giant Bomb are making money. "

its weird how there supporting pre-order bonuses :P

but a mans gotta eat i guess haha

as long as its not all flashy and distracting, im cool with it.

The ad is good where it is. It doesn't bother me at all.

I think it's fine where it is.

I'm just thrilled that Giant Bomb is makin' that scrilla. At least, making scrilla that we can understand. What the hell is an Amazon Affiliate? Some kind of Space man?
Advertisement revenues, that makes sense to my pitiful earth mind.

" I'm just thrilled that Giant Bomb is makin' that scrilla. At least, making scrilla that we can understand. What the hell is an Amazon Affiliate? Some kind of Space man?Advertisement revenues, that makes sense to my pitiful earth mind. "

@JeffGoldblum I'm sure that's exactly what it means.

I think it's fine like it is. Maybe it could be adjusted but for now it's fine. I'm glad it's a Tekken ad too because if Giant Bomb started advertising crappy games, that would be a problem.

From Google Adsense:

"CPM stands for "cost per 1000 impressions." Advertisers running CPM ads set their desired price per 1000 ads served and pay each time their ad appears.

For publishers, this means you'll earn revenue each time a CPM ad is served to your page. CPM ads compete against pay-per-click (or CPC, cost per click) ads in our ad auction, and we'll display whichever ad is expected to earn more revenue for you."

So, I guess this means you should just turn off Ad-Block Plus and refresh the front page?

i was surprised when I saw the ad mainly because I fist saw it on penny arcade, and and thought "ah so thats what that kotaku story was about", and then i came on giant bomb and saw it there too. Im glad for both giant bomb and for penny arcade :P

It doesn't change how I use the site, the colours don't distract me from reading anything. So it's all good if the gang are making money from it.

NAO CLICK!

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From Google Adsense:

"CPM stands for "cost per 1000 impressions." Advertisers running CPM ads set their desired price per 1000 ads served and pay each time their ad appears.

For publishers, this means you'll earn revenue each time a CPM ad is served to your page. CPM ads compete against pay-per-click (or CPC, cost per click) ads in our ad auction, and we'll display whichever ad is expected to earn more revenue for you."

So, I guess this means you should just turn off Ad-Block Plus and refresh the front page?

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If Play.com was included I would've directly pre-ordered it right now from the ad. Like it and its placement, it's all good.

Did my part!

" @Sleepy_Insomniac said:

"From Google Adsense:

"CPM stands for "cost per 1000 impressions." Advertisers running CPM ads set their desired price per 1000 ads served and pay each time their ad appears.

For publishers, this means you'll earn revenue each time a CPM ad is served to your page. CPM ads compete against pay-per-click (or CPC, cost per click) ads in our ad auction, and we'll display whichever ad is expected to earn more revenue for you."

So, I guess this means you should just turn off Ad-Block Plus and refresh the front page?"

i wonder if that is 1000 clicks on the ad, or 1000 times the page where the ad is is loaded? "

the ad made my say "oh shit tekken 6 is out this year" i may pre-order do they have the same promotion in the uk

I think its in the perfect area. Really ads don't bother me as long as they aren't over bearing to the site and as long as they don't change the feel of the site or the review process of said game.

It's not Ign were the whole screen is taken over by fucking flash. 

" It's not Ign were the whole screen is taken over by fucking flash.  "

Hate ads but its cool that Giant Bomb is getting some recognition.