Check if user has clicked an adwords ad.

Kimochi · March 3rd, 2007, 10:05 AM

I want to be able to open a new window when somebody clicks one of my adsense ads.

Any ideas on how to do this? I've tried adding different onClick and onFocus properties but none of them work!

Thanks.

Ryan Fait · March 3rd, 2007, 11:03 AM

Do not do this. Google will not pay you if you alter the functionality in any way.

Kimochi · March 3rd, 2007, 11:43 AM

The original window will still go to the ad, I just want a popup saying "thanks for visiting!..." to open when somebody clicks an ad. I'm not modifying the functionality of it at all.

Ryan Fait · March 4th, 2007, 02:15 AM

That's exactly what you're doing. Do not modify anything regarding the ad, the action of clicking it, its look, or how it works. You need to understand that Google will do anything to avoid giving you money; they have a team to scrutinize payees. Such a script will void the Terms and Conditions immediately. Feel free to do what you want, but don't expect a paycheck.

spinal007 · March 4th, 2007, 12:31 PM

I know it can be done. You'll just need to get down and dirty with a lot of Javascript and you'll need to understand how Goole displays the ads inside out.

Having said that...
1. This would not be legal.
2. The last thing I want as a user is a stupid little message saying thanks. Just shut the hell up and show me the link I clicked on. I don't care how thankfull you are.

PS.: Alternatively, you can add some code to the onunload window event.