Adsense in a new window

[parasite1526]

Nope, that is not possible.

[parasite1526]

Well, just to clarify it is possible by changing the code but that is in violation of the AdSense TOS and will get you banned.

I just wanted to add that for the OP as I am sure that is what Sjorritsma meant.

Splitting hairs I know

[badboy10548]

Hopefully one day they will add the option - I think its one of the major downsides of an otherwise excellent system...

[parasite1526]

Yup, echo that... Losing a visitor for a mere few cents...

[parasite1526]

Well the advertisers want the person focused on their site. So it is the price you pay for them giving you money for your visitors.

I would be suprised if they made it optional in the future. I would suspect any move like that would lead to reduced revenues for publishers.

[parasite1526]

If you become a premium publisher it is possible and allowed so get working on your sites

Ahhhh... I never knew that. Indeed something to work towards. Hope Google has patience, it may take me a while at the current rate.

[parasite1526]

I don't think most people are aware of conciously "staying" on your site. ethiccash has a valid concern. If they leave via Adsense there is a chance they won't be back. That is the "price" you pay. If you want to be absolutely sure they don't leave your site through an external link, then the best option is to not have any.

Savvy surfers will know that they can - right click: open in new window. You could also add a statement to your site like "To open links in a new window, right click, then click open in new window". This would have to be a blanket statement referring to all links on your site, not one that refers to your Adsense ads.

[parasite1526]

Ooh that's naughty, MattL!

Pete

[rooper20120]

That's not really the same thing. That would be if you are saving an image.

I use right click: open in new window often when I know I want to go back to the original site. Maybe I'm in the minority, but if someone knew that it was an option they would consider it if they knew they wanted to be back on your site. If not they were going to leave anyway.

Giving your users choices is about all you can (and should) do.

Yeah - I know - I do the same with the right-click, but in my experience there are many more who wouldn't even know they had a right click when surfing.

The point I was aiming at was people wouldn't take any notice of such declarations as "To open links in a new window, right click, then click open in new window" - On a user-centric front that's the kind of jargon the average user would skim over without actually comprehending.

[rooper20120]

Thanks for your ideas...and for savy I was talking in a publisher's perspective :-)