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I Love Darren Rowse, Plus A Bunch Of Other Bloggers

written by John Chow on February 2, 2007

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loveme.gifFor the past little while, I’ve been targeting Problogger.net with an “I Love Darren Rowse” Google ad. I also sent a few other “I love you” ads to other bloggers. You can see what those ads looks like plus how it all started here.

After running the Google ad on Problogger for two months or so, Darren finally got the message and replied with the Google ad you see on the right. Feel free to click it because it’s not an AdSense ad, it’s just an image of the Google ad Darren is running on this blog. Yes, it’s true. This is how professional bloggers talk to each other. We don’t use IM! We send the message with Google ads! :D

Now I need to come up with a really good Google Ad reply to send back to Problogger. Any ideas?

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{ 53 comments }

Ryan February 2, 2007 at 11:44 am

How about:

“Learn How to Become a dot com Mogul like Darren Rowse at John Chow dot Com”

Will that fit? :D

Michael Kwan February 2, 2007 at 12:44 pm

I like that, but it’s a touch wordy. Still good, I think.

Alex Becker February 2, 2007 at 1:47 pm

My blog is better than yours. JohnChow.com

John Chow February 2, 2007 at 2:51 pm

I think that sounds too much like the rich jerk.

Ryan February 2, 2007 at 4:39 pm

Yeah, you definatey need something that compliments him, yet at the same time increases the interest level.

I know you probably can’t disclose this, but I imagine the CTR on these type of ads is pretty high (as long as they’re seen). Anytime I see one of those type of ads I click it. :D

Nate W. February 2, 2007 at 5:06 pm

I agree, too much like Rich Jerk, who by the way, is completely full of sh1t.

Ashish Mohta February 2, 2007 at 11:17 pm

Its not about being a rick jerk, Its more like linking and getting traffic from each other.There is a little show off, but its fair.Why not use the resource when you have it

Jane May February 4, 2007 at 12:01 am

hahaha…I really hope you didn’t buy anything from him!!! By your reaction, it kinda sounds like you did.

Andrew Chen February 2, 2007 at 7:17 pm

How about:

“I hate Darren Rowse”

Well that is what love to the extreme could become :) don’t be offended I just trying to be funny :) It could be a good catch though depends on how you address it your blog.

Hey, John I didn’t know you are advertising on Darren Rowse’s blog to get traffic. Did you substract it as a cost when you release your monthly financial report on this blog? I am just curious.

Leftblank February 2, 2007 at 11:48 am

‘Yes Darren, I love you, but please read my blog to get the real reason’? That should at least respond to his question ánd get some visitors back ;)

j. noronha February 2, 2007 at 12:03 pm

I run a blog in Brazil, in portuguese, and there’s been a serious discussion about to be or not to be a problogger going around here. My blog’s doing goog, in part thanks to yours and Darren Rowse’s tips. I take part in a yahoo group about the Brazillian blogosphere and just introduced your post to the group. I think is a nice way to link your buddys. I’ve seen your “add” at Darren’s blog so many times and kept thinking “this is clever”.
Keep up the good work and good luck with your cars. :-)

Tim Schroeder February 2, 2007 at 12:04 pm

hmmm, looks like I really started something ;)

I should get back on the bandwagon because you don’t seem to love me anymore.

Al Davies February 2, 2007 at 12:08 pm

Darren Rowse and John Chow
Showing bloggers around the world how to earn a terrific living one post at a time.

Matt608 February 2, 2007 at 12:28 pm

______ _______
| \ / |
| \/ |
| John Chow |
| + |
|Darren Rowse |
| |
\ _______ /

If that goes all ‘skewif’ it once looked like a heart

Michael Kwan February 2, 2007 at 12:43 pm

It in no way resembles a heart now. It eliminated all the empty spaces.

Laminate February 2, 2007 at 12:36 pm

I saw your ad on problogger, but never caught Darren’s on your site! How great. Your ad definately go tme coming to your site so it works great.

The Probabilist February 2, 2007 at 12:49 pm

This should’ve been how the expression ‘link love’ got started.

http://www.blogossary.com/define/link-love/

Jeff February 2, 2007 at 12:56 pm

“I’d have sex with problogger.net if I could. But instead I will advertise for them.”

Too racy? Or am I taking the whole “Love” word to seriously..??

Jane May February 4, 2007 at 12:04 am

No I agree, a bit racy…but then again, I’m always in the minority :)

Million Dollar BLOG February 2, 2007 at 1:01 pm

The Love of two men that only the blogespher could understand.

I feel dirty just writing that.

Ashish Mohta February 2, 2007 at 11:21 pm

Its true the real meaning of this can be understood by bloggers but seeing this kind of ads makes it tempting for people to click.Its human way…hit the right place

Rafael Slonik February 2, 2007 at 1:14 pm

John, pay a dinner for him. Better: a beer!

Leroy Brown February 2, 2007 at 1:45 pm

It’s like a whole different language; one that I don’t speak ( no money for Adwords! )
One of the coolest things I’ve seen in awhile. Man, that makes me a nerd.

Nomar February 4, 2007 at 6:12 am

same here :(

Allen.H February 2, 2007 at 2:11 pm

How much are you guys paying for these ads? are these CPM or CPC?

Allen.H

Kenny February 2, 2007 at 4:53 pm

I’m curious too about how much $ is flowing back and forth between this love triangle ;)

Jeff February 3, 2007 at 1:41 pm

its like getting divorced over and over.

Nate W. February 2, 2007 at 2:23 pm

John Chow’s blog is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.

My New Choice February 2, 2007 at 2:25 pm

John & Darren sitting in a tree….
B-l-o-g-g-i-n-g

See more at John Chow dot Com

Jane May February 4, 2007 at 12:05 am

This kinda rymes…not sure if it’ll be the one though…like the creativity

Mani February 2, 2007 at 3:36 pm

Probably use this picture as an image ad on problogger(he doesn,t allow it at the moment though). http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3172/darrenchowgc2.gif

Please take this with a cool head John – i know you will. No Offense.

Cheers!
Mani

Ashish Mohta February 2, 2007 at 11:25 pm

Hahah This is the best comment for this post.Mani you gave a hilarious one.Sorry John no offences though its the first time i am making comments on your blog, but this one is cool

John Chow February 4, 2007 at 9:49 am

That’s great! LOL But Problogger doesn’t accept image ads. :)

Marc February 2, 2007 at 4:02 pm

Restaurant
Date/Time
Reservation Name

Do that and see who shows up :)

Paul February 2, 2007 at 4:39 pm

“I have too much money”

:)

Nate W. February 3, 2007 at 12:43 am

Once the Viewbar is released, John really will have toooo much money.

New England Fine Living February 2, 2007 at 4:54 pm

Shhh! I have a secret about Darren Rowse! Click here to find out what it is!

I just found your site researching blogging. Sounds like you have fun with what you do

Nate W. February 3, 2007 at 12:41 am

I really like the “I have a secret” line…Everyone wants to know a juicy secret!

Nomar February 3, 2007 at 4:00 am

Totally agree with that, I would click

New England Fine Living February 2, 2007 at 5:00 pm

Sorry if this is a duplicate.

Shhh! I’ve got a secret about Darren Rowse. Click here to find out what it is!

Radu February 2, 2007 at 5:26 pm

“All your base are belong to us”

John Chow Ownz u!

Katana February 2, 2007 at 7:19 pm

The dark secret of the monetizing blogosphere has been unveiled,

John Chow and Darren Rowse are gay cohorts!!

Just kidding :P

Scott Howard February 2, 2007 at 8:08 pm

Now that is taking creativity to another level :-)

Nomar February 3, 2007 at 1:58 am

John, come on, what is this?

where is the root of all evil ???

a bit dissapointing john.. to much love here

throw in some evil !!

Dragos Roua February 3, 2007 at 6:49 am

Yeap, it’s becoming a very interesting advertising habit. If you look at this post you’ll see that I tried, a week before John TP post, to formalize this type of publicity. By transmitting a positive message, the ad is just becoming extremely powerful and almost viral. Very interesting.

Tyler February 3, 2007 at 2:44 pm

The next Google Ad for Problogger should read:

“Helping Darren Rowse Retire One Click At A Time”
Find out why I let Problogger use me to make money!

Lucas McDonnell February 3, 2007 at 8:14 pm

While I don’t think I got the wording exactly right, I actually mentioned this as the introduction to my review of your site, John. ;)

Jane May February 4, 2007 at 12:14 am

The Rowsee Darren

Find out why Darren Rowse sends John Chow flowers

—————

I know, a bit cheesey

Nomar February 4, 2007 at 6:12 am

I like this one :) it is good

Steve Olson February 4, 2007 at 6:09 am

John,

I just noticed a google ad on my site that reads. “I Love Steve Olson. Your Blog Rocks. Keep up the Great work. From John Chow dot com”

Man… This is a huge compliment. I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now, and I admire your skill and talent.

Thanks so much John. It made my Sunday morning.

New England Fine Living February 5, 2007 at 4:50 pm

So John… have you decided on any of the adsense ideas we have been sending?

Linda

Paras February 12, 2007 at 4:36 am

” I love you. Your Visitors will love me “

Wissam Idrissi February 25, 2007 at 1:48 pm

Haha that’s cool I never expected something like this … ps: it’s a good way to exchange traffic also …