Companies pay answers.com to put their ads there in the knowledge that many people use this website and will therefore will see their ads.
Websites give you ads when you type in a question because they are usually the free to use websites.
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The best answer to this question would probably be commercial ads.
Local or national ads.
There aren't. If you are reading this question, then you are on WikiAnswers, and there are no google ads on WikiAnswers on the top.
Cost of AdsThe cost of ads on Answers.com vary with the type of ad.
This is the best question you can come up with? Dodgy ads are everywhere, and I am with you comletely that ads on websites are repulsive. However, it does appear that in moderation, they are a necessary evil.
You can view weight loss ads online at the YouTube website. Once on the page, type "Weight loss ads" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the ads.
The type of ads who are placed on trading post in Australia are about government, school, public service, libraries, education, revenue security and health.
Simple question, complex answer. Some TV channels have few if any ads (government run), some channels have more ads at the time of day that more people are watching, some programs on tv are on ads
Adware
All ads are cooperative ads. You can tell if their offering something free or selling some type of product.