Clever way to block online ads and stay safe

I hate when ads take over websites. They pop up and distract you. So frustrating when all you want to do is read an article. Then, there’s the other big problem. All these website ads follow you around on different sites to track you.

But ads aren’t just annoying — they’re dangerous. Cybercriminals use them to spread malware, adware, spyware and everything in between. 

“Kim, your site is loaded with ads!”

Yes, I know the ads on my site are bad. We just introduced a “Printer Friendly” button on the website that sends you to an ad-free version of the page. (Try it, it’s sweet!) That’s a band-aid until our new site comes out this March.

I’m excited to tell you about a tool I now use that blocks all the ads on websites. It’s called Total Adblock. Yup, it blocks the ads. You don’t see them. Plus, you don’t have to worry about a bad ad giving you malware or worse. Love that!

Every ad contains at least some form of tracking

Makes sense, right? Legitimate advertisers need to know what messages work and whether you click or purchase. But the bad guys can use those same tracking technologies.

Plus, there’s virtually no barrier to creating an ad and serving it on thousands of sites. No wonder cybercriminals are using them to spread malware, adware, spyware and everything in between.

What does an ad blocker do?

It blocks the ads. OK, let’s dive a little deeper.

• Make websites easier to use: Ad blockers stop intrusive, interruptive or repetitive ads so you can focus.
• Speed up loading times: Ads slow websites way down. 
• Stop intrusive trackers: Ad blockers prevent tracking codes embedded in ads from loading. These often report back exactly what you do online.
• Security: Stop malicious ads and phishing attempts.

I found an ad-blocker you can trust

App stores are flooded with “free” ad blockers. Stay away. You just don’t know who is truly behind them and what they’re getting from you.

I knew you’d ask, so I went out and found an option you can trust: Total Adblock. It’s advanced ad-blocking technology for all your devices — Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android. 

• Total Adblock instantly identifies and blocks ads.
• It stops those annoying autoplay ads on Facebook and YouTube on your smartphone.
• Plus, Total Adblock automatically clears your browser history, cache and other cookies, too, so advertisers can’t use them to track you. I love that. 

✅ Stop the ads on websites you use today. Go to TotalAdblock.com/Kim to get all that for a year for just $19. I don’t get kickbacks if you buy, but your support does help keep this newsletter free.