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Does using the AdSense Beautifier break AdSense terms and conditions?  This plugin can give you a significant boost in clicks but can using it get you kicked off the scheme?

In a word, yes.  Late last year Google clarified their position on the use of images to draw attention to ads.  Now images cannot be lined up with ads in any way that suggests that there is a relationship between the image and the ad.  Even adding a space or a line between the ad and the images still means that you are breaking the terms of the agreement and you risk getting the boot.  However, if you set it up so that the ads and images don’t line up in such a way that implies a connection, you’re safe.

There’s no doubt that AdSense Beautifier is still in use on many blogs and websites out there, and use it in such a way that clearly breaks AdSense terms.  If you value your Google AdSense revenue, we recommend that you don’t use this plugin or use it with great care.  If you’re in doubt, ask the Google AdSense team.

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