Google has just started testing ads in the Image Search, but this was an expected movement, because the image search is very expensive to upkeep, for sure. Currently, it must be in a beta phase, because the ads rarely appear and I don’t see a menu in my Adwords that allows me to place that ads.
I’m sure affiliate marketers can’t wait to try them, even if the image ads conversion is lower than the text ads. Though, the advantage is that the ad also includes text, below an image. Fortunately, the image has an yellow background and above it is the text “sponsored image” so the users won’t click them by mistake. But I’m not that sure they won’t, especially they didn’t expect them to be there.
Once launched, we shall see the advertisers experiences on conversions, but I’m confident they won’t be combarable with the text ads in search.
Take a look at the ads
October 7th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Might be interesting how this would turn out. Accidental clicks and the likes of it.
October 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
buffalo sabers! woooot.go bills! @_@ hopefully this will mean monetization for us consumers and online sellers
-jason
October 11th, 2008 at 6:24 am
most probably people who are looking for images might be looking for fun..not with the intention of buying goods directly
…thats my opinion by the way
anyway conversion rates will be lower than text ads. last week google launched adsense for games as well
October 19th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
will it really helpful for optimization ???
and i dont think image results will that effective
November 1st, 2008 at 12:53 am
Good to know about this one, Thanks
Nathan
November 14th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Good information. It will be something very interesting and amazing with image adds. People can get easily notification about their requirements.