I have exactly the same question like Shawn. I tried to copy the same code after the first one and only replaced the count number (from 0 to 2), but in that case no ads appear on the screen at all.

What could be the correct code in that case?

I’ve not tested this, but I think I would just add a second copy with the other ad in it but change the PHP count to be 1 or 2 or whatever.

So, add another one that starts with:
<?php if ($count == 2) : ?>

John

i usually have adsense ad on my content area, and if i have about 10 post on main page, with 3 max adsense banner, there will be a blank gap on 4th posting … so that’s why i asked

i use adsense deluxe plugin myself but it does not have option to limit how many banners should appear on front page and such

still a good tip

So, basically you just need to put the ad code into your theme manually in two other places. If you can hold off on doing it for just a short while, I’m going to work with Donncha to author a comprehensive post regarding who, how, what, when, and why to monetize your blog. I’d guess it will be 1 to 2 weeks max and we’ll tell you what plugins to use, where to put the code, etc.

John

i increase the “$count == 2″

Kim:)

if ($count == 0) :
if( is_searchengine_user() ) {
// big nasty advert
} elseif( is_regular_user() == false ) {
// smaller less nasty advert
}
endif; $count++;

I don’t think it’s actually possible to nest PHP commands, so could you give me an example of how to add your suggested code here to my code above in the post?

Thanks once again!

John

So:
if( is_searchengine_user() ) {
// big nasty advert
} elseif( is_regular_user() == false ) {
// smaller less nasty advert
}

If you do the search engine check you don’t need to check for the age of the post. That’s included in the first check :)

if( is_regular_user() == false ) {
// adsense code
}

if( is_old_post() ) {
// adsense code
}

if( is_searchengine_user() ) {
// adsense code
}

Now does this mean:
A.) IF it is NOT a regular reader, AND IF it is an old post, AND IF it is from a search engine = show ad
B.) IF it is NOT a regular reader, OR IF it is an old post, OR IF it is from a search engine = show ad
C.) Something entirely different! ;-)

By the way… I was reading through the comments on your post (I wish they were threaded :-)) and came across Ozh’s comment about giving his a try because of the UI. I must say, he’s done a fantastic job with the way that works, and it takes the confusion out of setting up the conditions.

The problem with his plugin is that it doesn’t work with WP-Cache, which of course like 99% of the bloggers I know use! However since you have solved that problem, perhaps you guys should merge your two plugins and make it the Donncha / Ozh Everything + The Kitchen Sink Advertising Plugin!

Seriously, if we could combine your functionality with his interface then no one would have any need for another advertising plugin and I could stop hacking the crap out of everything!

John