Image/flash ads or Text/inline ads?

[xpl0iter]

So which one do you prefer and why?

I prefer image ads always! Its always attractive and suits all my websites!
But in the revenue point of view, I think its best to choose both as an option. Sometimes text ads will get the highest bidder, so choosing not to use it is not a wise idea imo!
What do you think?

 

[Hubok]

I have yet to add ads to my website because of inquires with AdSense and PayPal.

But I'd put a sidebar and footer picture ad, then in-post ads for specific places, and an ad after the first post.

Always use an HTML wrapper to make it harder for AdBlock, then offer ad removal for $2.

 

[xpl0iter]

How does this html wrapper block ads?

I used to use a moded hosts file for blocking ads and thats it! :/
Nowadays, I never use any adblockers!

 

[Hubok]

It doesn't, the wrapper still exists so it looks odd to them.

 

[xpl0iter]

oh ok.
I would recommend a 250x250 image/flash ads onthe upper side bar. It has a good CTR and lots of people are going to click on it.
Text links are ok if you placed it in the right manner. I mean you always get a good number of clicks, but the amount you earn will me less compared to the image ads!

 

[Xyphien]

Image ads are my chosen favorite. I find they generate more traffic, and look better than text ads.

 

[Sam1]

Image ads are generally the best as they seem to have a good Click through rate and the best CPC rate

 

[hickorycottage]

I'm not very experienced at being a webmaster, but I am an experienced surfer. I tend to click on any ad that I'm interested in that looks legitimate, so I put both types on my site.

 

[xpl0iter]

An experience webmaster is the one who knows what visitors like and what they want to see on your website!

 

[Kevin1]

I prefer image ads, because they look better, and probably generate more money

 

[OliBoli]

I also prefer the image ads, they looks more better than the text ads. And to can earn more from my image ads, I am using CPM ad providers, instead of CPC networks, because the CPM networks are paying me for every 1000 banner views, even if my visitors are clicking or not their ads! So it is a much better earning method for me

 

[Shole]

None but as I always look what my members want i have to go with the image ads they are less disturbing then the text ads

 

[Beverly]

I prefer menu link style ads and link blocks as they can be placed within actual article content or above to give a solution to a reader's problem. These units usually serve up relevant ads related to the content of the article. And, so long as you don't put any other distracting links within the article (that can get clicked on by the reader), you're likely to get clicks on these ads.

As for inline ads, they're very unattractive. And, though banners are pretty, they are distracting and come across as ad space more than helpful suggestions as links do.

 

[AE Online]

I'd prefer text/inline ads, although if you create a AAMS you could generate much more revenue. Keep in mind user experience is a the first priority; so knowing that then immediately that kills the whole flash idea. Also flash and images don't always need to be together.

 

[Jason1]

Image ads is the best, attracts more user..