Based on authentic user experiences
Based on authentic user experiences
Jeanette Stanton
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As an advertiser Money is wasted
as an advertiser I ve to try popup and the visitors do not stay more than 1 second it s useless and no conversation you only get 50 of the visitor to get tracked in stats it s less then what you bought wasted money and no refund
Adf.ly operates as a specialized online service that combines the utility of URL shortening with a monetization model for content creators and website owners. At its core, the platform allows users to transform long, cumbersome web addresses into short, manageable links. However, Adf.ly distinguishes itself by integrating an advertising intermediary page, creating a revenue stream for the link creator whenever someone clicks on their shortened URL.
The primary process is straightforward. A user, typically a content publisher, submits a long URL to the Adf.ly website. The system then generates a unique, shortened link (e.g., adf.ly/xxxxx). When an internet visitor clicks on this Adf.ly link, they are not taken directly to the destination website. Instead, they encounter an interstitial advertisement page hosted by Adf.ly. After a brief countdown period, usually a few seconds, a "Skip Ad" or similar button becomes available, allowing the visitor to proceed to the intended content. This brief engagement with the advertisement is the mechanism that generates revenue.
For publishers and link creators, Adf.ly provides a way to earn income from their shared links. The platform operates on a pay-per-click (PPC) basis, where the link owner earns a small amount for each valid click that completes the advertisement countdown. Users can track their earnings, view click statistics, and manage their links through a personal dashboard. Payment thresholds and rates can vary based on the geographic location of the click and other factors determined by Adf.ly's advertising network.
Beyond basic link shortening, the Adf.ly platform often includes additional features designed to enhance utility and control for its users:
Adf.ly has historically been popular in specific online communities. Common use cases include content creators on platforms like forums, blogs, or social media who wish to generate small revenues from shared downloads, videos, or website referrals. It has also been used in file-sharing contexts. It is important for users to be aware that some web browsers, security software, and online communities may block or flag Adf.ly links due to the intrusive nature of forced-advertisement pages. The user experience for the end-clicker involves a delay, which is a fundamental trade-off of the service.
Adf.ly is part of a larger network of advertising and URL services. The platform relies on a network of advertisers to supply the promotions displayed on its interstitial pages. The revenue generated from these advertisers is shared between Adf.ly and the publisher who created the link. The sustainability of a user's earnings depends on the volume of legitimate clicks and the prevailing advertising rates.
In summary, Adf.ly serves as a tool for digital publishers seeking to monetize their traffic through URL shortening. It offers a direct, if sometimes controversial, method to generate passive income from link sharing, built on a model where audience engagement with a brief advertisement unlocks access to the final content.
Alfred
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It s A Piece Of Crap
It s A Piece Of Crap I m Getting Messages In My Calendar every 5 minsEg Rachel wanna start video chat And you re iPhone may not be secure I Use An iPad not An iPhone My Apple Calendar App Uses 1 3GB I Just Want Adf ly To Be Sued I Use MCPEDL To Get Add-ons For MinecraftPE And Some People At MCPEDL Use Adf ly As The Advertiser You Can Unsubscribe In Your Calendar
Afsana Ahmd
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Adfly is scam
Adfly used to be a great link shortening site until Linkvertise bought adfly Now I don t work on this website
Rasmus
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BAd they show un confident adds
I am 13 yrs old im downloading a shade and there is coming tinder adds with naked woman what is this Ty fdor giving me nightmare
Lucy Rose
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Malicious And Dangerous Adverts
I was trying to download a mod for the Sims 4 and the link i clicked directed me to Adfly I am fine with mod developers wanting to make money out of their work so i didn t close the webpage but I soon found out that Adfly is an incredibly dangerous site The Ads are completely unmoderated and inappropriate malicious and fear mongering adverts are very common furthermore the Ad makers have the ability to open sites in your browser I personally was redirected to a completely inappropriate website I am a minor which should be illegal if it isn t already I scanned my PC for viruses and I m pretty sure I m fine but all things considered I was incredibly lucky The Ad developers could ve sent me to an extremely malicious or even illegal site instead I will not risk using Adfly again and anyone reading this review should avoid it at all costs
Jayden Chang JaydenLovesTurtles
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did that fake you have a virus thing
did that fake you have a virus thing with nortoni don t even have norton installedand it sends me scam notifications as well as you need to let it send you notifications to get your contentand all i was trying to do was install mods for minecraft
name and address withheld
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this is a garbage truck
I have been seeing download links with this website and when I first saw it I was scared as frick that my computer was about to get a virus the ads the website shows seem really dangerous and i have heard that when you click on an ad you will get trojans or other types of malware but that s not all I clicked on an adf ly link and my phone actually got a virus I needed to a factory reset to get it off so with all that said ADF LY IS THE ROYAL TRASHMAN OF THE UNIVERSE IT IS A DISGRACE TO HUMANITY
Daniel Electron
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The website is just plain terrible
The website is just plain terrible It sends notifications and shows inappropriate content for minors It would be best is they remove ads or keep them INSIDE the website not on your computer If someone knows how to remove the notifications then good I don t recommend this website no matter what
Piglin Robbing You For Gold
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Ignores other ad campaigns and instead relies on the Software Updater malware ad
Bad site Campaigned for an ad a week ago and upon testing it 5 times it only displayed the malicious Software Updater ad Site also refreshes and infact rejects to send you to destination site if you dont enable their intrusive notifications DONT USE
Oliver Cao
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almost gave me a virus
BAD BAD BAD almost gave me a virus Do not trust an adfly 100 percent scam Takes me to a fake site every time DO NOT USE ADFLY BIG FRICKIN GARBAGE All I want to do is go to mcpedl and get an addon then when I click download addon takes me to adfly and adfly redirects to a fake site every time then every 2 seconds I get these stupid notifications example 1 new message from Lexi and your phone may not be secure The calendar keeps sending me these stupid notifications I wish adfly is gone forever so annoying
