Redirects from Google links

Hi,
I'm getting the annoying re-direct to Google ad services and other spurious links when I click on a link from a Google search, other times too to be honest even within sites themselves.
I saw this question raised a little while back and someone spoke about changing the DNS server addresses and the original poster spoke of having flushed his DNA to solve the issue.
I did not fully understand either to be honest but the question was marked as solved and my comment was overlooked. Can anyone explain what I need to do to resolve this very annoying problem ?
Thanks,
Craig

Does this need a third party solution ?
No.
Open System Preferences/Network and click the Advanced button, then select DNS from the next menu.
Underneath DNS Servers on the left click +
Add these numbers exactly: 208.67.222.222
And again click + 208.67.220.220
Click OK.
That's it... you can do it this way or go through the link I provided previously. If you go through the link you can sign up for OpenDNS updates. Go to that link look under: Control You will see: Block page redirect.
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