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Title: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2013, 01:26:33 PM
The ones at the bottom of the page.  Are they meant to be customised?  rubschin:

For a long time I have been offered a book call "How cranks work."

Now this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001HBJ5P2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B001HBJ5P2&adid=16S6DPP9BY6VDNN3247H&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001HBJ5P2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B001HBJ5P2&adid=16S6DPP9BY6VDNN3247H&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread)

Why?
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2013, 01:32:56 PM
Then I mentioned Foggy in a post and got this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0095JX7F2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B0095JX7F2&adid=057J2EZDG0JPNZ5KV260&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0095JX7F2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B0095JX7F2&adid=057J2EZDG0JPNZ5KV260&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread)

 Shrugs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Misty on March 26, 2013, 01:47:11 PM
Then I mentioned Foggy in a post and got this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0095JX7F2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B0095JX7F2&adid=057J2EZDG0JPNZ5KV260&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0095JX7F2?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2206&creative=7802&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=B0095JX7F2&adid=057J2EZDG0JPNZ5KV260&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dunread)

 Shrugs:


 eeek: eeek: eeek: evil:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2013, 01:57:15 PM
As I understand it we all see the same adverts from Amazon ..... Yes they are "Targeted" but not to individual members. Amazon's "Bots" follow the trend of postings, seeking triggers that will show the sort of thing that we are posting about in general and selecting books that they think we may be likely to buy.
Every thread attracts different comments from us and this in turn triggers the adverts deemed most suitable.

The number of Snoopy related books and products that pop up shows that they are using "Key words and Phrases" to decide what we should be offered.

It all operates much the same way as using a "Loyalty Card" in Tesco, Sainsbugs etc enables them to target the offers and discount coupons they send you.

I don't think it is anything more sinister than that.
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Misty on March 26, 2013, 01:59:59 PM
As I understand it we all see the same adverts from Amazon ..... Yes they are "Targeted" but not to individual members. Amazon's "Bots" follow the trend of postings, seeking triggers that will show the sort of thing that we are posting about in general and selecting books that they think we may be likely to buy.
Every thread attracts different comments from us and this in turn triggers the adverts deemed most suitable.

The number of Snoopy related books and products that pop up shows that they are using "Key words and Phrases" to decide what we should be offered.

It all operates much the same way as using a "Loyalty Card" in Tesco, Sainsbugs etc enables them to target the offers and discount coupons they send you.

I don't think it is anything more sinister than that.

I just had a Snoopy mug, Snoopy stuffed toy and Snoopy stencil set at the bottom of the page.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2013, 02:12:59 PM
Another popular offering are books either by or about Darwin and Darwinism.

Makes I larf that the "Bots" can't tell the difference between interest in a subject and our Noms De Plume.  lol:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2013, 02:13:41 PM
Now I have loads of stuff about monkeys. Is apey online?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2013, 02:15:19 PM
Now I have loads of stuff about monkeys. Is apey online?  rubschin:

 evil: evil:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2013, 02:16:01 PM
Now I have loads of stuff about monkeys. Is apey online?  rubschin:

 evil: evil:

 point: point: point:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Baldy on March 26, 2013, 04:20:02 PM
Now I have loads of stuff about monkeys. Is apey online?  rubschin:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on March 26, 2013, 05:45:29 PM
I usually have Snoops at the bottom of the page. cloud9:

Right now I have a sandwich toaster some carpet cleaner and, oh it's all changed now to books about the walking dead and the war of accession.  Shrugs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Nick on March 26, 2013, 06:11:44 PM
Zombies, you say? rubschin:

I hear Foggy is not too good in the mornings
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Misty on March 26, 2013, 06:22:16 PM
Zombies, you say? rubschin:

I hear Foggy is not too good in the mornings

I would pretend to be mad.....but it;s very true.  noooo:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Pastis on March 26, 2013, 06:31:35 PM
Ad blocker ... say no more    shrugs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2013, 10:01:31 PM
Ad blocker ... say no more    shrugs:

Oi! That's munny you're costing us.  evil:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2013, 10:02:58 PM
Ad blocker ... say no more    shrugs:

Oi! That's munny you're costing us.  evil:

Maybe he uses the donate button......... whistle:

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Snoopy on March 26, 2013, 10:05:17 PM
Ad blocker ... say no more    shrugs:

Oi! That's munny you're costing us.  evil:

Maybe he uses the donate button......... whistle:

 ;D ;D

Thas alwight then  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
At least the ads here are tastefully at the bottom of the page

Currently advertising from Amazon:

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The One You Love

A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar

The Case of the Missing Boyfriend

WTF?
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2013, 10:12:26 PM
At least the ads here are tastefully at the bottom of the page

Currently advertising from Amazon:

Quote
The One You Love

A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar

The Case of the Missing Boyfriend

WTF?

Miss D
Tipsy
Pirate ........ whistle:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2013, 10:14:48 PM
It's all changed again all DVDs now


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Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD]

Mrs Brown's Boys - Series 3 [DVD] [2...

Madagascar 3

Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2013, 07:48:59 AM
At least the ads here are tastefully at the bottom of the page

Currently advertising from Amazon:

Quote
The One You Love

A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar

The Case of the Missing Boyfriend

WTF?

Miss D
Tipsy
Pirate ........ whistle:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on March 27, 2013, 07:52:15 PM
I got 2 Darwins and a Rugby League Live.  angel1
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2013, 07:55:54 PM
Les Mis
Downton Abbey Series 2
Stella Series 3

Shrugs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Baldy on March 27, 2013, 08:05:54 PM
Les Mis ....... Foggy
Downton Abbey Series 2..... Darwin's house
Stella Series 3....... Foggy trying to stop being No.1

Shrugs:
Title: Re: Those Amazon ads
Post by: Steve on March 27, 2013, 08:06:13 PM
I got the Stella one.  Not wife beater Stella it seems

But now

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Wait for You

New Divorcees


Life Of Pi
Say no more  eyes: