images next to ads (ypn)

**Hobbit** · 12-06-2006, 07:19 PM

What does Yahoo think of having images next do ads? Do they need to have a border around the image, and next to the image as well?

Google seems to be complaining about images being too relevant to the ads or content. Is it the same with YPN? Do I have to place irrelevant images next to the ads in order for it to be allowed? Thanks.

**imported_Henry** · 12-08-2006, 12:50 AM

Ask them

**ltn1dr** · 12-08-2006, 01:11 AM

Sometimes they don't mind, but usually they do.

I've learned that just a few pixels wide spacer bar and they will say you did enough.

Just put a thin black bar inbetween the ads and your pics.

**Hobbit** · 12-08-2006, 02:33 AM

Yeah I was gonna ask them but I don't know who to contact. :$ I just got accepted so yeah, noob talking here. But yeah I'll just place the border. They actually warn right? (Unlike google).

**MonkeyBiz** · 12-08-2006, 03:49 PM

You have to put a large divider

**dadofgage** · 12-08-2006, 04:12 PM

Use a divider of some sort and you should be okay.

If you have a question, the easiest thing to do is to ask them.

Get documentation (like an email) that they approve your ad layout.

**ForgottenCreature** · 12-08-2006, 09:03 PM

YPN has been odd for me in the past. I will get my website reviewed with pictures near the ads, they will pass it. 4 or 5 days later they email me agian and tell me I need to change it. This has happened several times...

**Hobbit** · 12-08-2006, 09:34 PM

Ok I emailed them. I guess the images simply are not supposed to be relevant with the ads.

Quote:

In response to your inquiry about rules on placing images next to ads, we do not encourage our publishers to place images next to the ad units. This can be perceived as a click inducement, which is against our terms and conditions. You are free to use images you choose on your site, as long as the content meets our guidelines. However, these images should not be associated with the ad unit, or designed to induce clicks to the ads.