foxtunes - 12:02 am on Nov 17, 2005 (gmt 0)

".....The compromise they are testing looks better. The text is now "Best Deal at MerchantX" and is currently running on the 300 x 250....."

The linked text at the top does look better, but I'd rather see "product name - price" at the top instead of "Best deal at walmart, merchantx" etc.

Give visitors the price, and if they like it they'll click. "Best deal - Merchantx" is too hazy. You're more likely to get "curiosity clicks" from best deal than listing the actual price - IMO.