Amazon ads on the site, even though displaying correctly, have their clickable area extend right and down infinitely on android browser. This means that when I tap any link, often I hit the Amazon ad instead.
This is extremely annoying. I need it fixed. Can't use the site on my phone like this.
serious problem with (amazon) ads using android browser
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Re: serious problem with (amazon) ads using android browser
This sorta assumes that Mike C and crew have access to an Android phone. What a PITA for small website developers (phones - not you ).
Re: serious problem with (amazon) ads using android browser
I have the same problem - and some halfway workarounds:
- the Amazon ad doesn't always seem to extend all the way to the edges. If I drag the link I want to click close to an edge of the screen, it becomes easier to click it instead of the Amazon overlay.
- how I click the link seems to matter. If I just quickly tap the link I seem to get the Amazon ad most of the time, whereas if I click-and-hold for a little bit I seem to go "through" the Amazon overlay and get to the link beneath.
I don't have a good enough technique worked out to call it a proper workaround, but I can now navigate the site without too much irritation.
- the Amazon ad doesn't always seem to extend all the way to the edges. If I drag the link I want to click close to an edge of the screen, it becomes easier to click it instead of the Amazon overlay.
- how I click the link seems to matter. If I just quickly tap the link I seem to get the Amazon ad most of the time, whereas if I click-and-hold for a little bit I seem to go "through" the Amazon overlay and get to the link beneath.
I don't have a good enough technique worked out to call it a proper workaround, but I can now navigate the site without too much irritation.
Re: serious problem with (amazon) ads using android browser
I dont know how it is in Canada, but apparently 44% of smartphones sold during Q3 in the US were android devices.CA_Steve wrote:This sorta assumes that Mike C and crew have access to an Android phone. What a PITA for small website developers (phones - not you ).