images next to ads is it legal?

[jonespr]

I have been reading around the internet the last couple of days now, and now I got a headache.

I hope someone can clarify if or if not its “legal” to put images next to ads, I have seen so many websites placing small images right next to ads, and its looks very indented, that the small images is to drag attention to the ads.

Now I have read a couple of news about Google saying they won’t allow it.

I don’t want to point out examples of websites doing this, because I have a hunch that is not allowed, and wont be the one telling.

And a side question if it is legal. Does it have any effect? Do anybody have good experience with it?

[webmaster]

I don't know if it's legal or not, I've heard both.

But I've heard many success stories of it, it should increase the CTR pretty much.

[jonespr]

yes I thought it would give good results. but it would be quite a problem if google findes out?, that is if it illigal.

[thehen]

Why would it be illegal? If you have a legitimate website that isn't search engine spamming, what is the harm in drawing more attention to your advertisements?

and what if they're third-part advertisemnts?

[jonespr]

Well, my thoughts came up after reading this statement from google.

http://adsense.blogspot.com/2006/12/ad-and-image-placement-policy.html#

it seems like google can ban for doing it.

but I may misinterpret it?

[mad about illustration]

I think it's more of an issue whether who the image rights belongs to. If the owner of the image take offends with the usage he/she can also pursue the matter.