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It's true that most advertising platforms use javascript to generate the ads, but I believe that the "ads by the lounge" link could be the culprit.
by keltex 17y ago
It's true that most advertising platforms use javascript to generate the ads, but I believe that the "ads by the lounge" link could be the culprit.
- lftl 17y agoGoogle's explanation of these issues is generally that they want to make sure all followed links are editorial votes of quality. I'd argue that this link counts as such with the owner basically saying "I use ad Lounge, it's great and you should too." I do grant though that Google might not agree with my interpretation of their rules. ;) All that aside if I were the site owner I'd at least nofollow that link, or preferably remove it if it doesn't violate some TOS with the ad service just because I wouldn't want to give my advertising away for free.
- javery 17y agoI actually run The Lounge, the ad network in question. I would be very surprised if it was that link as most of my other publishers run the same link and it hasn't affected them in that way. It is also similar to what many other ad networks do, include a simple link back to the ad network. Of course Justin is free to remove it just to see if it makes a difference.