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Testing a new links widget on Chat

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KateMumsnet · 09/05/2017 16:08

Hello all

The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed that we've begun testing out a widget at the bottom of some Talk threads which displays links to things you might want to read on third party sites.

If MNers click through to read we get a small commission, which helps to pay the bills. You've probably seen similar widgets on sites like the Telegraph, BBC Food, and the Guardian - the content is a mixture of articles and sponsored content, and the widget works on the basis that the popular content with the most clicks will get served more often, while links that no-one's interested in will gradually disappear.

If you don't like the look of something and don't want to see it again, you can click the ‘X’ at the top left hand side of the link to dismiss it - it won't appear for you again either on Mumsnet or on other sites which use the widget, which we think is quite useful.

We're going to be keeping a close eye on things during the test - but please do let us know if you spot anything untoward by mailing [email protected].

Cheers all

MNHQ

KateMumsnet · 09/05/2017 20:21

Not built in, no, Spotted. The widget is loading at about the same time as the thread for me - are you finding it loads more slowly/quickly?
Thanks Fru - it was stickied (double-checked!) but they're on rotation so it won't appear every time.
Ariawyn, that's deffo not right, but it's not an issue with the widget - let me forward to the ad team and they can take a look.

KateMumsnet · 09/05/2017 21:08

Hmm - thanks Bank, it's disappeared for me too. Will investigate.

KateMumsnet · 10/05/2017 18:31

DestinysDaughter do you mean you are not signed up to our Swears By newsletter?!

AuntieStella this is a good point - I'm not sure if we have that kind of control but I'll find out.

KateMumsnet · 10/05/2017 18:34

Pssst Destiny

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