Youtube, Now With Added Ads?! August 22, 2007
Posted by Zach in Tech, Video, Youtube.add a comment
As if Youtube hasn’t been successful enough, come on people, Google bought the site! What more could you ask for? How about ads appearing at the bottom of every video from now on? Youtube is now making a move common on other video focused sites by placing eye catching (though semi transparent) ads at the bottom of their videos 15 seconds into whatever it is that you may be watching. Clicking on the ad pauses your video and plays an ad video in the same window. Now, I know it is not a big deal, and unlike some people, I really don’t think that Youtube is the only source out there. Still, I am surprised by this move, I thought Youtube would stick to the few ads on the home page, and lots of front page clips promoting upcoming movies and such without really obstructing their videos. What are your thoughts on this move? Does it matter?
