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Hey Melissa,

Here's the Google instructions on how to implement.

https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=23168

Basically you just add your content in between the two lines below and it should help with targeting.  I only recently started using it and it seems to have made a difference.

<!– google_ad_section_start –>

<!– google_ad_section_end –>

good luck!

Great tip! I've been wandering this as well! I'm going to implement in the next few days. 

Mike – So you've seen your adsense pick up a bit since adding it?

Nice! Thanks for sharing your experiences SPF!

Great info!

Post edited 6:11 am – January 31, 2011 by Craig – Free From Broke

I forget where I got this code (implemented a long time ago) but this is the code I use in my custom functions file for Thesis (theme):

/*adsense targeting functions*/

function open_adsense_targting(){

echo "<!– google_ad_section_start –>";

}

function close_adsense_targting(){

echo "<!– google_ad_section_end –>";

}

add_action('thesis_hook_before_post','open_adsense_targting' );

add_action('thesis_hook_after_post', 'close_adsense_targting');

This is probably where I got the code:

http://www.wolf-howl.com/blogs…..targeting/

Remember, this is only for Thesis users.

Hmm, I'll have to look into changing the hook.  Thanks!

I have OpenHook and use it for a couple of things but I found that overall it's easier for me to go into my functions file and make the changes myself.

Craig, I edit the custom functions file too sometimes…depends on what you're trying to accomplish i guess.

Khaleef, AdSenselooks at your entire page to determine the relevance for partcular keywords, but this code is kind of like highlighting a certain section and saying "this is the really important stuff".  Google even says they may still factor in the rest of your page but it can help to highlight the areas you feel are most relevant. 

hey Khaleef,

Craig's code would be if you were editing the custom functions file.  If you're using openhook most of that is unnecessary, just strip it down to the two lines below.  I attached a screenshot of the openhook box so you can see….

<!– google_ad_section_start –>

<!– google_ad_section_end –>

Let me know if you still have problems.

Mike

Ok, I'm a little confused. I thought that Adsense already was coded to
look at your content and find appropriate ads. If not, then what is it
currently looking at? If so, then why the need for additional code?

Like Mike said, Google looks at your entire site to match the ads.  If you have an ad or link to an article outside of your current article, then the big G might match an ad to those rather than the particular article you are writing about.  The result is you get funky ads that are relevant to your SITE but not relevant to your ARTICLE.

btw guys/gals – this also works for side columns when using CSS.  example, have a look at this website: http://rotator-cuff-therapy-ex…..cises.com/

click on any page other than the homepage.  you will see adsense ads on the side columns.  though not necessary, each column can be further made to focus on the content within that column.  you will see content heavy sites do this to ensure more precise targeting.