@Happy.

16 inches? o.O

*clicks*


Anyway, many are aimed at the internet illiterate who don't quite realise that they are all actually bullshit.

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You could be right but this is what This site says

 "VG Chartz has the option of 728x90 leaderboard, 160x600 skyscraper, and 300x250 medium rectangle placements. Campaigns are sold on a CPM basis, we do not accept CPC or CPA campaigns."

I've clicked on computer ads like "Save 30% off of select Dell Systems" and maybe a few others like that, but for the most part, I find them to be a waste of my bandwidth and there should be a browser option to turn them off.

I should create my own browser with that.... I shall call it UserFox. Yes, I like the sound of that, well, I better get to work on it!

It's like a TV advert really, whether we click on them or not. Right now there is a flash banner underneath me advertising Virgin mobile and its tarrifs. Whether I click on that advert and be redirected to Virgins main site doesn't matter because it has made me aware of the brand, whether I realise it or not. Honestly, internet banners are a great form of advertising.

haha... indeed

well thanks for the info guys, brought some insight on banners and how they work... i still think half of them are completly useless and i wont understand why a company would pay a site that much money...

I still understand the mindset of those who pursue online banner advertising.  Then again, I suppose some exposure is better than none.