Google Voice Needs to Make Money, Too!

I just heard the story that Google Voice is in the process of figuring out how to monetize Google Voice (besides the selling of overseas minutes).  In the past Google has been pretty inobtrusive with their advertising.  Their ads on sites are generally off to the side and not very distracting.

Since I’ve been using Goog-411, I have noticed that there is a quick ad stating, “Calls connected by Bandwidth.com.”  This quick little ad pops in right before the call is connected for you.  I don’t think that’s so bad.  What else could you ask for with a free service?

Well, apparently Google is looking into audio ads for Google Voice, too.  Maybe ads will be slipped in before a call is made through the service, or during a silent period, who knows.  I wouldn’t complain about ads on the site.  I may, however, complain if they have enough nerve to interupt when a conversation goes silent for a moment.

Advertising can be a touchy game to play.  You want to get the attention of the potential buyer, however you don’t want to annoy or distract them to the point of them not wanting to do any business at all!  What are your thoughts?  What type of advertisements get on your nerves the most?

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