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Google AdSense + IndianPad = Google AdPad

There has been a lot of coverage here surrounding Google AdSense. So, we have finally decided to implement ads BUT with a twist.

On IndianPad, our users will make the money. Yes, that’s true! This is no ‘sharing’ but a total ‘giveaway’. Once you enter your ‘AdSense ClientID’ on your profile page, ads on all your stories will start making money for you.

We will be implementing the system in a little while but wanted to give you guys a heads-up to get your Google AdSense accounts ready to go ;)

See below to get more details or to sign up. As always, any comments/suggestions are appreciated!



  • What is this?
    We have created an ad distribution system that rewards active members of the IndianPad community by allowing you to earn money from your stories.
    You, the user, can now include ads on your stories that will earn you money. Damn, you are no longer an unpaid journalist! ;)
  • How does this work?
    IndianPad shows a 468 × 60 ad under every story that uses the users Client ID. We are currently using Google AdSense to serve these ads. These networks pay web publishers on a per click basis as well as per impression.
    If you have an Google Adsense account, you can now add your Client Id to your profile and start earning money from stories you submit to this site.
  • How do I set it up?
    Login and visit your profile page. On that page, you will find an option to include ads within your stories. Choose ‘Yes’, and then enter your Client ID. You can also specify a channel if you wish.
    Once you have a Google Adsense Client ID on your account all ads on your stories will start using that Client ID.
  • Why are you doing this? Are you crazy!
    The power of this site is its community. Some of you have been with us for a while and we are just trying to repay that in a small way.
    umm… We really can’t provide a satisfactory answer to the ‘crazy’ question ;)
  • Are there any restrictions?
    All you need to participate is an AdSense account through Google. Google has not made any public statements against such ad distribution and we have tried to live up to the letter and the spirit of their contract.
  • I am not getting many clicks or impressions on my ads?
    IndianPad users only come to the story page if you have an engaging opinion that they want to read or if they wish to comment. We cannot help you in either case. However, in our internal tests we saw that stories where users provide an in-depth opinion gathered the most impressions.
  • Why are Public Service ads being shown on my stories?
    It takes a while for search engine spiders to add new pages to their index. Till then, the ads on the page are non-contextual and can revert to public service messages. This usually resolves itself within a day.
  • I checked the source code but don’t see my Client ID being used?
    Google Adsense Terms and Conditions clearly state that a person should not click on their own ad. Therefore, IndianPad never shows users ads with their Client ID to prevent users from unknowingly violating the agreement and getting their ID banned.
    To check whether your ID is being used please log out and visit any of your story pages.
  • What is a Client ID?
    Client ID is a series of digits provided to you by Google. This information is not secret and is readily available to anybody who visits your web page that serves ads.
    If you are worried about giving this to us then the best thing to do is not participate.
  • How long will you be doing this?
    This is still in beta but we have no plans of discontinuing this at any point. But we do retain the right to stop this program or remove all ads at anytime.
  • I need more information?
    Kindly visit Google AdSense and browse their extensive help pages for further information.

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

indianpad, this is good. But I can not have an adsense ac since my ac was cancelled. Why don’t put it in your name and distribute the money?

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avaksi   # avaksi
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@gd007 – dude, that sucks!

I just added mine and it seems to be working ;)

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@gd007 – Check if you can get a Yahoo account. I cannot confirm but if this is a success then we may add Yahoo and MSN ads to the mix as well…

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@avaski – I don’t know if you need any more money. You must be making a ton if you own all the websites that show up under your name in alexa.

@indianpad – I can definitely open yahoo ac. But they have rules that you cannot show both yahoo and google ad in the same website/webpage. I am not sure the precise rule. Need to some more research.

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avaksi   # avaksi
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@gd007 – I did not mean to annoy you with my comment. I just think that getting banned by AdSense sucks big time as you really cant fight them on this. You can try applying to AdSense again as they sometimes approve people on the second try. Otherwise, get an account at blogger.com and get an AdSense account through them.

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@avaski – I was not annoyed at all. It defintely sucks to get banned from adsense. They clearly said I can not participate again. Sad thing is if they suspect anything, you get banned, end of statement. That’s how they treat you!

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garamvideos   # garamvideos
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

How does this work with the Adsense terms of service? btw, I added mine :-)

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@garamvideos – The only problem we saw in the AdSense TOS is that they require that you do not click on your own ads.

For that reason, when you log in the ads are not streamed with your ID in it. This is just for you, all other users still see ads with your ClientId. You can always log out and check the source code to rest assured that we are really using your ClientId. We would also request that you don’t click on your own ads even if you logged out.

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amiable_indian   # amiable_indian
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

I think max. money will be made by avaksi for Dance at home video. Does anyone has any comments on the placement of the ads above the story, i think it should be placed somewhere else ; like after the story but before the comments !!

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@amiable – that’s a good idea! Lets see if we come up with more suggestions…

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@indianpad – Also I don’t know if we can be called authors. We are merely posting the links to the stories.

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avaksi   # avaksi
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

I just went to alexa after reading gd007 comment above. I am amazed that they show some 20 sites under my name! I wish that was true esp the jizzonmyjugs.com domain ;)

I just realized that the only thing common among all the sites is that the DNS is Registerfly.com

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

@gd007- Good catch! I have made the change.

Also, regarding your earlier concern about AdSense TOS – We went through the Adsense TOS again and we should be able to add MSN and Yahoo ads when they are widely available as AdSense only cries if we put another providers ad on the same page.

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

avaksi, indianpad – looks like you are attributing comments I made to garam. not that i care, but is that how it is appearing in your browsers?

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stockmarketindia   # stockmarketindia
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

This is really a good idea. I am really happy that people are thinking to make money over here too. I had posted here before too; to promote adsense concept.

Could you guys who are registering for adsense as new users will do a favour, as you are anyways registering/applying to google adsense; you may like to visit Google Adsense page, and be my referal. (Click on any of the adsense buttons on the page and apply to adsense from there). :-)

Google Adsense

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

lol, sorry gd007. I was reading the comment above while replying and accidentally typed in garamvideos… See, garamvideos are always on my mind ;)

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garamvideos   # garamvideos
  Posted 1300 days ago. (hide)

haha..now I don’t know if thats a good thing or bad ;)

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makash   # makash
  Posted 1299 days ago. (hide)

ok i made the required changes in the profile. but is there any way to confirm if this is setup properly for me?

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unknown   # unknown
  Posted 1299 days ago. (hide)

Well done, IndianPad.

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1299 days ago. (hide)

@makash – Logout -> Go to any story posted by you -> View source of the page to confirm that your ClientId is being used.

As explained here, logging out is required…

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stockmarketindia   # stockmarketindia
  Posted 1299 days ago. (hide)

Thanks to all friends, who are registering thru the referral buttons on google adsense .. thats cordial! Specially the one who just registered now.

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1299 days ago. (hide)

@indianpad, could also show the adsense buttons. that will make you money for every page impression and also google search box which will make money if some searches through it and clicks on any ad on the search results page.

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stockmarketindia   # stockmarketindia
  Posted 1298 days ago. (hide)

Will be good idea really!

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hardik   # hardik
  Posted 1298 days ago. (hide)

hey indianpad.. y not put a referral link to adsense in ur story and make money for yourself too??? i mean u really deserve it for all u have done

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1298 days ago. (hide)

Thanks guys! I did not want too many ads all over the place so I have added a link ‘only’ to this page that will bring us referral fees if you click on that.

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stockmarketindia   # stockmarketindia
  Posted 1298 days ago. (hide)

We have to keep one thing in mind. Referral fees will be credited only when the referral will be sent a check by Google. And unfortunately I have seen most of the Indians losing their adsense accounts due to invalid or false clicks. (They might be trying to invite friends to click their own ads which is wrong). So whoever is registering, please avoid that and mainly focus on your quality traffic and ad placement. I have been working in this domain since three years and know ins and outs of this domain. I have been promoting adsense, even when referral thing was not in place. I observed that only 50% of those referrals could survive to the last. We have to play fair and also avoid anything which will break Google’s TOS.

I would like to give consultation or help to anyone who needs any help related to online advertising (Google, Overture, CJ, Kanoodle to name a few).

My ambition is to see as many Indian as I can, earning from this hidden opportunity.

All this I am speaking is came in with experience, research and readings. Thats why I could make $3000 within first year of adsense. I could have made more, if I would work on it full time. Its just 1-2 hrs everyday story.

If you wish, you can sign up to Google Adsense here

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1269 days ago. (hide)

@indianpad – With everybody making a killing, I do not want to be left out! I don’t have goodle ac. Will adbrite ac work? :-P I have applied for yahoo ac, but they are kind of slow.

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indianpad   # indianpad
  Posted 1269 days ago. (hide)

@gd007 – adbrite is a different model where advertisers will have to explicitly choose to advertise with us.

I agree that Yahoo is extremely slow. We applied about 2 months ago and are still waiting for a reply! Hopefully, MSN will be faster once they come online next month. We plan to support both Yahoo and MSN once we get an ID to test their interface.

Sorry for the delay on this…

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gd007   # gd007
  Posted 1269 days ago. (hide)

@indianpad – No no, adbrite also has contexual ads where you put a code in your page and the ads automatically appears. Just like google. Yahoo got back to me, saying they are taking only a limited number of people. I don’t know when they will accept me.

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chesssster   # chesssster
  Posted 1122 days ago. (hide)

I added my adsense id (the “pub-#”) but when i click save, indianpad goes back and makes my preference as “NO” and removes my adsense id. Know whats up?

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avaksi   # avaksi
  Posted 1122 days ago. (hide)

@chessster – I tried it again and it seems to be working for me. I am using FireFox.

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Gabbarsingh   # Gabbarsingh
  Posted 1081 days ago. (hide)

some questions
1.when i post my adsense code i will have to also insert indianpad as one of my sites i am puttin ads on in my google adsense account settings.Now since a lott many people will have to do the same thing … Will this affect in any way as i dont own indianpad and i am putting ads there
2. I read somwhere that if u put your ad somewhere and it doesnt perform well ( not clicked on ..not enough impressions) That will bring the earning rate down for all your ads everywhere in Your adsense account.

Could you shed some light on this

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devilsworkshop   # devilsworkshop
  Posted 1025 days ago. (hide)

My First Draft – $108.5 – (3.5 Months)- All thanks Indianpad :-)

Love Devil :-)

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sbsreddy   # sbsreddy
  Posted 1012 days ago. (hide)

I have seen my posts are being displayed. i have checked from other computers also with out logging in. I could not find my ad code in any of my posts. i have checked up the source thoroughly !!!

Can Indianpad clarify?

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djakeel   # djakeel
  Posted 1012 days ago. (hide)

@sbsreaddy – is your client id ‘pub-4895041018294318’. I was able to easily locate it on http://www.indianpad.com/story/27561

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satya61229   # satya61229
  Posted 923 days ago. (hide)

Hello

How can I sign yahoo publishers. It is asking for site url. I already have google adsense on my site. Can I provide site name there. Dont they ban me if I sign in yahoo account.

Thanks.

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spencer_911   # spencer_911
  Posted 886 days ago. (hide)

@nexuslivez, google banned indianpad, however you can place your own ads here

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