Comments on: Secret AdSense Online Advisory Council Revealed

By: Oneunder

Oneunder — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:00:31 +0000

One can only hope that someone will leak a transcript from their top secret meetings to my e-mail box.

By: Christian Decker

Christian Decker — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:54:16 +0000

It would be really nice if this were a true e-mail from the Google AdSense Team because it would mean that they actually listen to user feedback. It would be even nicer if they listened to the small guys too (like me), but they are currently untouchable…

Regards,
Chris
http://www.snyke.net/blog

By: Chad

Chad — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:12:17 +0000

LOL. Looks like they are starting a knights of the round table to keep secrets in within a group of suckers.

By: Anonymouse

Anonymouse — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:38:32 +0000

Oops, email address isn’t actually adsense@. It’s adsense-research@.

By: Anonymouse

Anonymouse — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:37:39 +0000

The email comes from adsense@google.com. It’s legit. It’s an extension of the existing Beta Groups.

I’d post my real name except this is apparently a bit like Fight Club, hah!

By: Brown Baron

Brown Baron — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:04:45 +0000

Interesting. Entirely probable too. It seems like a logical step for Google AdSense.

By: Wendy Piersall

Wendy Piersall — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:56:00 +0000

I would really welcome this project by Google (I mean, just welcome the fact that they are finally doing something to listen to the people who are making them millions of dollars every day).

I have been increasingly frustrated with Google on both the publisher and advertiser side of things lately. I understand they have to keep their trade secrets, well, secret, but I feel it comes at the expense of paying, legitimate customers who can’t get straight answers to questions regarding problems, optimization, or why clicks are deemed fraudulent (especially when in fact they are not).

Would love continuing updates on this if you get them, Darren!

By: Sebastien Gomez

Sebastien Gomez — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:13:38 +0000

haha it sounds like an elite group of people to make them feel better or more important.. sorry I don’t mean to be mean. Could also be like the Jedi Counsil.. hmm wonder who is Yoda..

Seb

By: Bontb

Bontb — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:03:43 +0000

I Subscribed to that group via email they sent me longer time ago (2 months ago) as of yet I don’t know what projects am I going to take upon.

To give you a hint, look at the google jobs little bit closer. There should be jobs to work from home :)

Sorry due to google privacy I can’t really disclose all the info about that group.

By: Aaronontheweb (AjaxNinja)

Aaronontheweb (AjaxNinja) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:53:41 +0000

I hear they put a giant “Google” brand under your right arm as your initiation rite for joining the secret brotherhood of uber Google AdSense publishers.

By: YouNeed2See

YouNeed2See — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:59:02 +0000

I’ve never heard of this program before, but Google is quite good a keep things secret when they want to. It’s a great idea though, having the people who actually USE the product giving feedback and suggestions.

It’s just a shame I won’t be invited any time soon!

By: Google Adsense Team

Google Adsense Team — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:40:42 +0000

The above mentioned e-mail message is not a spam/scam. We’re just trying to improve quality of service we provide.

By: Brennan

Brennan — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:29:40 +0000

I think it’s legit. First of all, it would be difficult for a spammer to locate a top Adsense earner, without emailing others as well.

Second, it’s not actually asking for any information or payment. The spammer, if it was spam, would get nothing out of it except an email back.

Finally, SE Roundtable says he received a similar email back in February 2006, for the “Beta” version.

http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/014498.html

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:41:57 +0000

I agree with Lara – what would a spammer get out of this email? Although we can’t see the header, the wording and styling looks legit to me, and it makes kind of sense for Google to test out new things through their most successful publishers.

By: Transcriber

Transcriber — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:24:53 +0000

Just another spam!

By: Ashok

Ashok — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:11:59 +0000

Appears a genuine email, with the langauge of email. Typical google style.

By: adsense

adsense — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:56:44 +0000

I don’t understand why they look for those who make most money out of adsense instead of those who make the most money given a certain traffic? Isn’t it an attempt to improve adsense? if so they should find adsense experts not website owner with huge traffic.
Anyway, seems that the adsense team has run out of new ideas and want the publishers to do the job for them!
I don’t mind as long as my earnings increase :)

By: Jake from MoreMerchant.com

Jake from MoreMerchant.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:53:52 +0000

Yahoo is also talking about a similar concept. I would expect Google to make something out of it.

Yahoo on the other hand is slow to start anything or step out on a limb so a group like this might get tired of it.

By: Niklas

Niklas — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:15:25 +0000

Sounds like Google is heading for the highest level of one-to-one marketing, partnering with their most valued customers.

Makes a lot of sense!

By: Lara Kulpa

Lara Kulpa — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:06:03 +0000

Why would it be a scam/spam? What could a spammer possibly get out of this? They’re not asking for money or other info… They didn’t ask the recipient to click on any links… How is this spam?

I think sometimes people are way too apprehensive. Why wouldn’t Google offer something like this? It makes their top publishers feel like they’re worthy of Google’s attention (afterall, they’re making money for Google too) and it gives feedback to Google on what’s working and what isn’t.

Let’s remember the true nature of spam and email scams folks, before jumping to any conclusions…