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How to kill YouTube ads
YouTube Head Honcho Susan Wojcicki
Supposedly out to eliminate annoying ads on YouTube videos, Google’s video-sharing service is said to be working on a paid-subscription model.
The effort is reportedly led by Google veteran executive Susan Wojcicki, who took over YouTube earlier this year. Since Google acquired YouTube in 2006, the search giant has been looking for ways to increase its revenue and profit from the service. At the moment, Google makes money off of YouTube thru ads, which can be quite distracting to viewers.
In a press conference for Code Mobile, Wojcicki confirmed that the plan is in the works and it is in “near term.” She cited how there are now mobile apps which gives users a choice to a free, ad-laced version or subscribe to an ad-free version.
“That’s actually a pretty interesting model because it’s giving users choice,” she said. “We’re thinking about how to give users options.”
But is a paid, subscription-based model the only way to get rid of those annoying YouTube ads?
3 ways to kill ads on YouTube
A free and open source download for Windows and Mac computers, YouTube Adblocker can kick pop-ups to the curb. With its newest version, it’s even easier to start blocking ads on Firefox or Chrome browsers. The software eliminates YouTube video ads but you can also set it to get rid of banners, pop-ups, or other annoying ads that suck the life out of your viewing experience.
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A browser extension available for free download at the Chrome Web Store, AdBlock for YouTube removes pre-roll ads or the video ads shown before your video. Even with high ratings on the Chrome Web Store, there have been reports that this browser add-on could slow users’ YouTube experience.
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One of the most popular YouTube ad blockers available for download, Block YouTube ads removes pre- and post-roll ads, as well as those that appear during video play. It works for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and also blocks pop-ups at the bottom of your screen which ensures that your YouTube viewing experience is not tainted by untimely ads.
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