PS - Ads In Profile (Right Side Block)

[PaulSonny]

vBulletin 3.7 Version
Demo: Click Here (http://www.tech-talk.co.uk/forum/members/paul.html).

About This Hack: This will add a right side block to your profile and display your Google Ads.

Features:
Google Ads in Profile (As Shown in Screenshots)
Usergroup Permissions
Ability to turn modification ON/OFF
Ability to turn ATCS ON/OFF
Ability to Edit ATCS Settings
Ability to enter your own Google Adsense Code

Installation Information: 3 Plugins, 1 Additional Template.

To install just unzip the download below and import into vBulletin using the ACP Product Manager, further and full instructions are included.

After Installation Instructions: THIS MUST BE DONE

Please update your Settings via the via the Admin CP >> vBulletin Options >> Google Ads in Profile.

Please post your comments or suggestions for this hack. I read ALL posts.

Please remember to click Mark As Installed (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/vborg_miscactions.php?do=installhack&threadid=174640) if you use this modification.
If you use this plug-in, and find it useful, please support us by nominating us for Mod Of The Month (MOTM) in the top right corner of this thread, or feel free to donate.
You will get an email when a new version is released.

History:

Version 1.00:
Initial version for vBulletin 3.7.
Version 2.00:
Usergroup Option
Usergroup Permissions Added
Plugins Updated

[snunhuck]

Very Useful ,Thanks :)

[bigtime]

Works great! Thanks!

www.Defend.net/deluxeforums/

[Hasann]

Does every user can add his/her own google adsense to own profiles?

[bam-met]

This is a really great idea. I have a blank block show up - not sure what I'm doing wrong. :eek:

[PaulSonny]

Very Useful ,Thanks :)

Thanks, please remember to click install.

Works great! Thanks!

www.Defend.net/deluxeforums/

Thanks for your comments.

Does every user can add his/her own google adsense to own profiles?

No, you need to update the Settings via the Admin CP >> vBulletin Options >> Google Ads in Profile.

This is a really great idea. I have a blank block show up - not sure what I'm doing wrong. :eek:

Again please make sure you have updated the settings via the Admin CP >> vBulletin Options >> Google Ads in Profile. Once you have updated the settings, it will take a little while for the Ads to show while Google Adsense Spider scans your forum.

Thanks, Paul.

[Jase2]

Thanks for this Paul, much appreciated.

Regards Jason :)

[cosy]

will be nice if user can add own code :)

[PaulSonny]

The User can add their own code, via the Admin CP under:

Admin CP >> vBulletin Options >> Google Ads in Profile.

As shown in the screenshot.

Thanks, Paul.

Edit: After reading Jase2 comment below I understand what you mean now and I agree with Jase2, why would you want to allow users to enter their own code?

Thanks, Paul.

[Jase2]

I wouldn't like to give me users the ability to add their own code :p ....

Paul, did you get that PM I sent you?

Regards Jason :)

[cosy]

easy i got almost 40% of user whit firefox and most of them got adb/noscript and my ads get blocked if a user wanna show hes ad he have to allow adsense/or what u use scripts

[PaulSonny]

will be nice if user can add own code :)

easy i got almost 40% of user whit firefox and most of them got adb/noscript and my ads get blocked if a user wanna show hes ad he have to allow adsense/or what u use scripts

Yes but does that not then defeat the object of placing advertisements on your website, you will gain no Ad revenue from this.

I can probably create a variation if you would like were members can enter their own Google Adsense code?

Thanks, Paul.

[cosy]

got a idea a random ad showed on profile
lets say 50% show ads that webmaster put and the other 50% random show from members
and if that 50% can be variable = win

[PaulSonny]

got a idea a random ad showed on profile
lets say 50% show ads that webmaster put and the other 50% random show from members
and if that 50% can be variable = win

I am sorry but I am unable to do this. Sounds lik you are trying to make something simple complicated.

Thanks, Paul.

[Zaiaku]

I like this. Thanks!

[Jase2]

Working fine on RC2!

Regards Jason :)

[farah]

think

http://www.mtjre.com/vb/member.php?u=1

[Jase2]

Why you posting a link to your forums? SPAM!

[Guest210212002]

I think he's trying to ask a question, because he's linking a profile page that we can't see w/o a login.

Anyhow, usergroup permissions would be great for this.

[bilgicc]

Thanks a lot. I'm using this block ;)

[crkgb]

Hello

What should the manual install look like, cause I can't get it to work. ATCS works fine but I need a different order.

I tried 2 settongs

<div id="sidebar_container">
<!-- sidebar -->
$template_hook[profile_right_first]
$blocks[stats_mini]
$blocks[ads]
$template_hook[profile_right_mini]
$blocks[friends_mini]
$blocks[youtube]
$blocks[albums]
$template_hook[profile_right_album]
$blocks[groups]
$blocks[visitors]
$template_hook[profile_right_last]
<!-- / sidebar -->
</div>

and

<div id="sidebar_container">
<!-- sidebar -->
$template_hook[profile_right_first]
$blocks[stats_mini]
$blocks_ads
$template_hook[profile_right_mini]
$blocks[friends_mini]
$blocks[youtube]
$blocks[albums]
$template_hook[profile_right_album]
$blocks[groups]
$blocks[visitors]
$template_hook[profile_right_last]
<!-- / sidebar -->
</div>

[PaulSonny]

For a manual template edit you need to use $blocks_ads, as per the instructions.

Will work on implementing some Usergroup controls.

Thanks, Paul.

[rapidphim]

how about working on RC3?

[GoTTi]

installed. waiting for the ads to load...
we can put any advertising code in this correct? doesnt have to be google adsense right?

[Awjvail]

It doesn't seem to work for me.

I've put in my publisher number thing, and it seems as though it is a large ad (wide and short), and not the square you show in the screenshot. "/* 728x90, created 2/22/08 */"

[TheBlackPoet]

maybe its just me..., but google adsense makes a site looks less reputable.... I mean really.., who ever clicks on that shit anyway??? while i love google analytics... and praise its "free-ness" the only real winner of google adsense is google.... are the pennies you MIGHT get, worth the quality of your site???

imo..

[Mum]

Can you use an ad code that isn't google in that spot, or does it have to be google?

[Tom_S]

Thanks Paul. Another nice mod. ;)

[redraider]

pardon my ignorance. ... but what is ATCS :(

what am i missing

[PaulSonny]

Firstly I'd like to apologise for taking so long to reply, I have been tide up in developing other modifications.

It doesn't seem to work for me.

I've put in my publisher number thing, and it seems as though it is a large ad (wide and short), and not the square you show in the screenshot. "/* 728x90, created 2/22/08 */"

It sounds to me like you have created the wrong size ad. I think you need to go back to your Google account and create a new ad with the correct dimensions.

maybe its just me..., but google adsense makes a site looks less reputable.... I mean really.., who ever clicks on that shit anyway??? while i love google analytics... and praise its "free-ness" the only real winner of google adsense is google.... are the pennies you MIGHT get, worth the quality of your site???

imo..

That is your opinion. I think if Ads are placed in the right place then they can be quite useful, but Ads placed everywhere on the site I agree makes it look messy and unprofessional.

Can you use an ad code that isn't google in that spot, or does it have to be google?

I believe you can put any Ad code in, not just restricted to Google Ads.

Thanks Paul. Another nice mod. ;)

Thanks Tom, much appreciated.

pardon my ignorance. ... but what is ATCS :(

what am i missing

ATCS - this means that all the template edits are automatic, there is no need to do manual template edits.

Thanks, Paul.

[netzrate]

Nice Hack!
Thank you!!

[dancue]

Installed. Great so far.

would like to have certain usergroups not see the ads.

[dancue]

Would this work? I edited the plugin "Google Ads for Member Profile".

if ($vbulletin->options['ads'] == '1')
if (is_member_of($vbulletin->userinfo,1 ,2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10))
{
$google_code = $vbulletin->options['google_ad_code'];
}

[PaulSonny]

I will upgrade later today with usergroup permissions.

Apart from not displaying ads in profile, what other Usergroup Options would you like? I cant really think of any but you might be able to?

Would you prefer a bitfield so it appears in the Usergroup Edit Otions menu or under vbulletin options?

Thanks, Paul.

[kether1]

Paul, this looks great. I am waiting on the upgrade with the usergroup permissions. That will be fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone.

Thanks
K.

[dancue]

So far everything else looks good. I don't think I would need any more options out of this.

I mean, I could go into asking for ajax refresh ads, or rotate ads...but I won't. ;)

[PaulSonny]

Version 2 Released.

I have released Version 2 which allows you to specify which usergroups should see the Ads in the Profiles.

Thanks, Paul.

[John Stone]

Extremely well done, thank you! :)

[Shaliza]

Genius idea. I didn't want to install it until you added the usergroup feature. Fantastic.

[PaulSonny]

Extremely well done, thank you! :)

Genius idea. I didn't want to install it until you added the usergroup feature. Fantastic.

Thanks for comments.

Dont forgot to post any suggestions, no matter how small, if I can do it, ill implement it.

Thanks, Paul.

[piloto-43]

nice idea! is great this mod, easy and nice .. again.

thanks!

[jscieza]

Hi Paul,

What happen if I left blank the Allowed Usergroups field? This means that no any user will be able to add their own AdSense and only will be displayed the AdSense that I define in Google Ad Code?

Another question: you have said that a user can add their own AdSense by going to the AdminCP... I don't understand, it means that users need to have access privileges to the ACP if they wants to add their own Google AdSense code?

Thank you!

Jonathan.

[PaulSonny]

Hi Paul,

What happen if I left blank the Allowed Usergroups field? This means that no any user will be able to add their own AdSense and only will be displayed the AdSense that I define in Google Ad Code?

Another question: you have said that a user can add their own AdSense by going to the AdminCP... I don't understand, it means that users need to have access privileges to the ACP if they wants to add their own Google AdSense code?

Thank you!

Jonathan.

Hi Jonathan,

I believe that if you leave the allowed usergroups field blank then it wouldnt display the Ads Block in the profile at all.

The allowed usergroups is only to define which usergroups see the Ads, for example if you have a VIP Ad Free group, you can set it so it doesnt display to that usergroup.

Users are not able to add their own Google Ads code, I think I should re-word the original post, you have the ability to add your Google Ads code.

Sorry for any confusion.

Thanks, Paul.

[Jhonnyf]

Interesting, but for that, we can put the member info as public.......

[PaulSonny]

Interesting, but for that, we can put the member info as public.......

Im confused, what do you mean?

Thanks, Paul.

[Jhonnyf]

Im confused, what do you mean?

Thanks, Paul.
so that guests can see the page, especially spiders and thus create relevant advertising

[jscieza]

Hi Jonathan,

I believe that if you leave the allowed usergroups field blank then it wouldnt display the Ads Block in the profile at all.

The allowed usergroups is only to define which usergroups see the Ads, for example if you have a VIP Ad Free group, you can set it so it doesnt display to that usergroup.

Users are not able to add their own Google Ads code, I think I should re-word the original post, you have the ability to add your Google Ads code.

Sorry for any confusion.

Thanks, Paul.

Now it's much clear. Thank you for your clarification :)

[Greek76]

So how long is it suppose to take to show google adsense? Its been almost 20 minutes and nothing is showing. I have the permissions set so that only guests and administrators can see but no add is showing. I entered code for 200 x 200.

[Mum]

Installed :)

Is there any way to exclude one group from seeing them (secondary group)

[PaulSonny]

So how long is it suppose to take to show google adsense? Its been almost 20 minutes and nothing is showing. I have the permissions set so that only guests and administrators can see but no add is showing. I entered code for 200 x 200.

Can you see a Profile Sponsors Block?

Installed :)

Is there any way to exclude one group from seeing them (secondary group)

I believe you should be able to hide it by not entering their usergroup ID.

Thanks, Paul.

[Mum]

That doesn't work, it only seems to work for primary groups, but i need to hide it from supporters who are a secondary group.

[bada_bing]

Anyone know how I can get this to work for vb 3.5.x ?

[PaulSonny]

I'm afraid this will not work with 3.5.X because it uses the new 3.7 Profile Templates.

Thanks, Paul.

[bada_bing]

Awe that stinks:(

[YuOr]

great mode! installed!
Can you please tell me how i can move this block below friends and recent visitor blocks?
thanks

[BucWiLd]

ty, installed just waiting for my adsense response...so let me get this straight im the only one who can add an ad right?

[YuOr]

by the way it works great with amazon widget

[jambo_1969]

Awesome - Just what I needed for my new Amazon Aff code :)

[PaulSonny]

I'm glad you like it.

Thanks, Paul.

[Goomzee]

nice great

[mholtum]

Odd, The add box shows up great, but the actual add does not.

[PaulSonny]

nice great

Thanks for the comments.

Odd, The add box shows up great, but the actual add does not.

Have you added your Ad Code via the AdminCP under vBulletin Options?

Thanks, Paul.

[mholtum]

I did, it actually works great.. Just took longer than usual for the add content to display.

Thanks

[PaulSonny]

Ah right ok, glad you managed to get it working.

Thanks, Paul.

[Brandon Sheley]

nice mod, might be adding this one to the forums :)

[shlomot]

Thank you for providing us for such a easy to administer container on user profile.

I would like to use your MOD as a container for applications other than ad display. However, the block title "Profile Sponsor" is not phrased.

Can you phrase it please on your next release? My use of your friendly block will be to set links to member's personality reports as you can see here (http://www.topsynergy.net/members/topsynergy.html).

Thanks again and a lot :)

P.S. I'd really appreciate your advice on how to send a dynamic query parameter from your block with username or userID of the member whose profile is being visited.

[bada_bing]

Has anyone figured out how to get this to work with vb 3.5.x.. The creator of this mod initially said he would look into this but never got any results.

Thank You...

[karlm]

Suggestion, if I may...

The ACP option should be for 'excluded groups'.

On my forum, I have some 30 usergroups and I now have to add every group to the ACP except the one single group.

[shlomot]

Not necessarily , because most likely your 23 newest groups are secondary groups to the primary ones: admin, moderator, registered, etc.

Suggestion, if I may...

The ACP option should be for 'excluded groups'.

On my forum, I have some 30 usergroups and I now have to add every group to the ACP except the one single group.

[PaulSonny]

Thank you for providing us for such a easy to administer container on user profile.

I would like to use your MOD as a container for applications other than ad display. However, the block title "Profile Sponsor" is not phrased.

Can you phrase it please on your next release? My use of your friendly block will be to set links to member's personality reports as you can see here (http://www.topsynergy.net/members/topsynergy.html).

Thanks again and a lot :)

P.S. I'd really appreciate your advice on how to send a dynamic query parameter from your block with username or userID of the member whose profile is being visited.

I will release an updated version when I get home from work which will have the word "Profile Sponsor" phrased.

With regards to your other query, I would try to use a plugin. If you wish to add me to MSN I will talk with you more about this - also will be available to help.

Has anyone figured out how to get this to work with vb 3.5.x.. The creator of this mod initially said he would look into this but never got any results.

Thank You...

I asked you to send me account details for your forum so I could develop a solution as I do not have a vBulletin 3.5.X installation set up. I never received any details.

Suggestion, if I may...

The ACP option should be for 'excluded groups'.

On my forum, I have some 30 usergroups and I now have to add every group to the ACP except the one single group.

I will attempt to create a replica of this modification but instead of entering usergroups to show the Profile Sponsor block to, I will change it so you excluse groups.

I hope this helps.

Thanks, Paul.

[shadowdancer36]

Great job! *INSTALLED*

[bada_bing]

I will release an updated version when I get home from work which will have the word "Profile Sponsor" phrased.

With regards to your other query, I would try to use a plugin. If you wish to add me to MSN I will talk with you more about this - also will be available to help.



I asked you to send me account details for your forum so I could develop a solution as I do not have a vBulletin 3.5.X installation set up. I never received any details.



I will attempt to create a replica of this modification but instead of entering usergroups to show the Profile Sponsor block to, I will change it so you excluse groups.

I hope this helps.

Thanks, Paul.



Paul,

I understand you needed access but I just dont normally give full admin access to my site and I did explain via PM that I can send you what ever files you want to look at.... is this accesptible?

[PaulSonny]

Paul,

I understand you needed access but I just dont normally give full admin access to my site and I did explain via PM that I can send you what ever files you want to look at.... is this accesptible?

Im afraid not as I would need access to templates.

Thanks, Paul.

[raj_singh]

I like this. Thanks!

[bongwater]

installed, works great on 3.8.0 beta 1

[soner]

yeah thanks paul

[spiegelj]

nice mod but i notice the block was collapsable wich isn't good if you want users to have to look at the add so i removed this section of code from the memberinfo_block_ads Template

<a href="#top" class="collapse_gadget" onclick="return toggle_collapse('google_ads')"><img id="collapseimg_google_ads" src="$stylevar[imgdir_button]/collapse_generic.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>

[PaulSonny]

I will update the mod to make this an option - thanks for pointing it out :)

THanks, Paul.

[realmr]

does this add the default ads or members can display their google ads ? i.e members publisher ids where the revenue is shared by user and admin ?

[PaulSonny]

This modification allows the administrator to add their own google ads or any other ads code to display ads to their members.

It does not allow users to submit their own google code.

Thanks, Paul.

[KeyTraderz]

i have 2 problems wen i install please check!!

I do not have the google ads block in Admin panel:
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4562/untitled2tm1.png

and I am not able to remove this either:
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/655/untitledjq9.png

please reply ASAP

[ArnyVee]

I've added this one. Works nicely on my test board using a non-Google affiliate program. Thanks! :D

[GlamRockTalk]

This mod ROCKS! :D

Thanks PaulSonny

[C138 Kaysone]

Its not working for me at all

[luket79]

Works fine in 3.8, also thanks for the drop down removal hack.

[giorgioarmani]

Just installed.

Glad to see this working smoothly in 3.8.4!

Ideal advert size is 200x200...

[jaderollie]

great mod, and well knocked bandie thanks ;)

[masterweb]

yeah thanks paul

Thanks a million dude, installed :D

[MagicThemeParks]

If I want to display Google and other ads in the spot, is there a way to rotate them?

[bada_bing]

will this be updated for vb 4.x

[Xexiu]

Not working on 3.8.7.

I tried it too on localhost on a fresh install, and its not showing the block. I would love having this mod installed!