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Ask HN: Why Stackoverflow switched to ads instead of charging for job listings?
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NithurM
3y ago
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ev1
3y ago
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i wouldnt be surprised if ads paid much better given the ultra high income first world country user base, frequently on work laptops that might not have adblock installed too
NithurM
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3y ago
but seriously job listings can pay much right? adblocks are serious threats to their ad model.
ev1
3y ago
not if you serve ads first party and native.
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