Xyclops Release xyCJXhelper – Beat Adblock with Affiliate Links!

So as you may be aware, CJ have launched CJXbeta, a new program that provides targeted adverts to blocks you can place on your pages.This is something I have been interested in working with, but what I found was that the code that CJ provide is easily blocked by AdBlock, which is no good! I operate in a relatively tech-savvy niche and most people know how to install an adblocker in their browser.So I went the other way, and used individual ads, because these I could mask and host, and get around the adblocking software.When CJ launched CJXbeta, I decided to look again at the ways I could defeat adblock while making use of the great convenience provided by the new CJX program, and I found a way to do it. I am offering that method in the form of an easily configured software library you can add to your sites: xyCJXhelper.About xyCJXhelperYou can read more about xyCJXHelper at http://www.xyclopsoft.com/go/cjx/, but here is an overview of the features:

  • AdBlock-defeating routines for more impressions
  • Even easier ad placement
  • Global configuration of CJX links
  • Customizable affiliate link encryption
  • Automated ad parameter creation for easier content-specific ads
  • Simpler management of your resources
  • xyCJXhelper dynamically hosts the ads(If you already have the ad image it will not be downloaded again but your impressions will still be recorded)
  • xyCJXhelper manages your affiliate links
  • All you change for each ad placement is the new CJX ad link
  • Encrypt links with your unique passphrase
  • Links are auto configurable to be NOFOLLOW and open in a new tab

Here’s the difference between the two approaches. Source: from here

WordPress Theme Store – New Free Theme -”Spring Greens”

Xyclops software opened their new Theme store today!We’re starting with premium pre-built and custom WordPress themes and installation, and in time we’ll expand to Blogger, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento themes. We’ll also be offering free themes via the site, so be sure to check back from time to time!Check out our first free theme: “Spring Greens” in our store right now!

 

Update: Due to the amount of custom themes we’re asked to create vs vanilla theme sales, we’ve decided to pull the store to save server resources for more exciting projects. In time we’ll make sure our prebuilt themes get converted to WP 3.* compatibility, get them hosted and have them all available for free download. We’ll add a new post once these are live.

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