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The only reason users are staying longer is because the embedded video slows down the whole page loading, especially on mobile. News sites that have these are c
by monkeybutton 5y ago
The only reason users are staying longer is because the embedded video slows down the whole page loading, especially on mobile. News sites that have these are cancer and I actively avoid opening links to them when I'm on my phone. I can see my battery life lose whole percentage points when I open these pages. Can't see the content though; between the cookie consent toast, the video embedded in the lower right corner, the "allow us to send notifications" and "allow this site to see your location" popups.
- cblconfederate 5y agoIt is a tragic situation. These sites obviously provide some value (or else you wouldn't be reading them) yet they cannot get paid for that value because google&FB have coopted the entire ad market for themselves. As technologists this is a problem that we should solve, not simply something to complain about
- bryan_w 5y agoThey could...maybe try rubbing two brain cells together in order to come up with a better, higher performing ad product. Nah, they find sticking to the 90's punch the monkey style ads and blaming FB and Google for "coopting" the market to be a better strategy.
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