Does advertising ruin credibility? It certainly can. But what many people don"t realize is that advertising can be a draw and a benefit to a site, if done correctly. Selling text ads for link popularity may earn some cash, but it certainly won"t impress your site visitors.
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Advertising IS Content" by Scottie Claiborne)

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