Monday, August 6, 2007

What Does Google Ad Sense See In My Legs?


Should I be offended or frightened that on the day I post some pictures of myself this is the Google Ad Sense ad?

Utah Vein Doctor
Utah Vein Center Can Eliminate Varicose Veins Quickly and Safely
http://www.utahveincenter.com/

What makes Google Ad Sense think such an ad is "relevant to (my) audience" or my "site content"?
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  1. david mcmahonAugust 6, 2007 at 6:23 PM

    Relax, Debbie,

    I was thinking in the same vein!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 6, 2007 at 8:34 PM

    (He's very punny.)

    What I love about Google is how they "read" my mail. It's a little unsettling to write something private and personal and then see Google post ads regarding various topics from my e-mail in the sidebar.

    Freaky!

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  3. KateAugust 6, 2007 at 9:47 PM

    I'm sorry; it's ME. Not being self-deprecating, but there are MANY reasons that my legs remain private.

    Evidently Google AdSense has divined (or "de-veined?") at least one.

    Bruisey McSpider Vein Varicose, III,
    AKA Kate of Le monde de Kate de fromage

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  4. b.August 6, 2007 at 9:52 PM

    I always thought, "Huh!! That's cool!" Until C-dub zoomed in on the creepy-ness of it all.
    Sometimes you just wanna yell, "Hey! Get off my back!"

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  5. Alex LAugust 7, 2007 at 2:16 AM

    Yes its a little weird the first time you realise the adverts are talking about something you are. They just take a sample of the words on the page and take a stab at what ad would best suit those conditions.talk some more about cars and you'll get auto ads and so on.

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  6. Jessie RaekeAugust 7, 2007 at 6:19 AM

    Here you go, Deborah - the much anticipated Broccoli Casserole recipe ...

    Ingredients:

    1 bag frozen broccoli
    1 can cream of mushroom soup
    1/4 cup mayonaise
    1/4 cup milk
    8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
    1 egg
    1 tbsp. butter or margerine
    bread crumbs

    Directions:

    Cook broccoli according to directions on bag. Drain. In large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, mushroom soup, mayo, milk, cheese, egg and butter. Spread evenly into a small pyrex baking dish. Sprinkle a layer of bread crumbs on top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake on 350 for 35 minutes - remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

    Enjoy!

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  7. Deborah GambleAugust 18, 2007 at 2:30 PM

    David,

    Good one!

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  8. Deborah GambleAugust 18, 2007 at 2:30 PM

    Compulsive,

    I agree it can be freaky. Most of the time the ads don't seem to make sense and I waste time reading the email trying to determine what word triggered the ad.

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  9. Deborah GambleAugust 18, 2007 at 2:31 PM

    b.,

    At least we can rely on C-Dub to show us the rational way to view Internet spying.

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  10. Deborah GambleAugust 18, 2007 at 2:32 PM

    Bruisey McSpider Vein Varicose, III,

    Your titles keep getting better and better!

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  11. Deborah GambleAugust 18, 2007 at 2:32 PM

    Dear The Queen,

    I am so happy to have the recipe! Thank you! Bart is a lucky man.

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  12. AnonymousMay 17, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    It's a sign... ;-)

    Zaga Bjælkehuse - Denmark

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