I’m not sure these ads are even paid for by the developers of the apps that show up. It looks like this is an ad for the Microsoft Store in general, as Microsoft gets a percentage of any sales.
Comment on Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
GuStJaR@lemmy.world 5 months ago
If I see your company or app advertised on windows 11, you can be sure I will be actively avoiding said company/ App. Even if I need the services advertised, I will be looking for an alternative just because.
Rexios@lemm.ee 5 months ago
RmDebArc_5@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
They also may be included if you pay for your app to be on the homepage of the Microsoft store
kautau@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Yeah if your app has in app purchases or requires payment it probably can show up here. Probably in the contract you sign to put your app in the Microsoft store
BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Don’t disagree with the sentiment but I didn’t think companies had this much leeway in how their ads were displayed.
heavy@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
No candy crush for this guy!
DrWeevilJammer@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
Or 1Password, apparently
palordrolap@kbin.social 5 months ago
The only place this will be active is on the computers of home users who don't know how or don't care to deactivate it. The computers of the common clay of IT usage. You know. Morons.
And to tie that meme in with an older one: A fool and his money are soon parted.
GuStJaR@lemmy.world 5 months ago
I appreciate the Blazing Saddles reference 👌
CaptKoala@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
Meirl
db2@lemmy.world 5 months ago
I have the same policy for pop up ads.
Joker “you get what you deserve” scene image