Comments on: Adsense RSS Ad Testing Rejection

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:06:06 +0000

As long as you aren’t part of the testing group you can still talk about the program and get the scoop for us!

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» Google AdSense for RSS running at Weblogs, Inc.: ProBlogger — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:31:21 +0000

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By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:49:36 +0000

I bet a lot of their testing is done by random sampling of select groups. Either they choose the groups based on # of impressions or by some other measurable quantity.

By: Chris Abraham

Chris Abraham — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:12:53 +0000

Well, even though I want all the gold for myself, I would be a serious proponent of you getting the first go at the AdWords/AdSense RSS feature — so if you want to start a viral campaign, I am your man.

By: Smart Money

Smart Money — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:46:07 +0000

I find it impressive that you not only received a response, but a timely, personal and courteous one. Try sending a similar email to Microsoft or almost any other major company. Google clearly understands what drives their success.
Contrast this with your story a couple days ago of the blogger who asked you not to email them anymore because they were too busy [important].