Question about using Adsense in a new browser window.

[wildguy]

I know this questions will sound completely dumb, but I want to be absolutely sure.

I have read the TOS and have found no mention of this...

Assume I have a link on my site. The link opens a new browser window. The resulting window has a page (with lots of content) that contains an Adsense block.

I'm pretty darn sure I can do this, but I have this little voice inside my head urging me to ask you folks.

So, am I okay doing this? (Otherwise, everyone would be opening their competitors' sites in new windows to trash their Adsense accounts).

Sorry for the dumb question.

[sailorjwd]

I hope it is dumb question. My site opens lots of links in new windows (don't tell).

[aeiouy]

Is this a trick question?

Having a page on your site with content and adsense blocks is not against the TOS.

I am not entirely clear if I am missing something or not. If you are just opening the page in a new window that is not a violation, if that is what you are asking.

[Tropical Island]

These aren't pop-ups or unders are they?

If not then I can see no problem with that. All outside links and many internal links on our sites, like a map page with AdSense, open in new browser windows.

What you are not allowed to do is alter the AS code in any way to force the AS click to open in a new window.

[jomaxx]

The page should have full navigation and all the regular browser buttons available. In that case I would say it's OK (although opening new windows for internal navigation is not usually a good idea).

[wildguy]

Thanks everyone.

Again, I felt like a complete IDIOT for asking this. But, with all the TOS talk of not allowing pops, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

I had to swallow my pride for the answer, but it was worth it.

Thanks again to all.

[AdSenseAdvisor]

wildguy -

If you have specific policy questions, you should always feel free to sticky mail me or contact the AdSense Support team ([e-mail]) with a link to the URL in question.

Based on your description, it sounds like this is fine. But if you want reassurance, don't hesitate to ask! We always appreciate publishers who take care to abide by the ToS. ;)