Thread: How to not get banned from AdSense.

Don't click on your own Google ads.
No *beep* Sherlock!!! Clicking on Google ads for *any* reason is strictly prohibited. Want more information about one of the advertisers appearing on your site? Use the AdSense preview tool.

Don't ask others to click on Google ads.
Well duh!!!! All the time, sites are found that have text saying to for example click on the ads to support the site. Visitors should click on Google ads only because they're interested in the services being advertised.

Don't employ pop-up prompts or automatic software installations.
Google is dedicated to improving the user experience on the Internet, and promoting responsible software principles is part of that effort. Sites showing Google ads may not prompt users to install software on their machines. Publishers must also not attempt to change users' browser home pages automatically or via pop-up prompts.

Watch how your site is promoted.
Pages showing Google ads can't be loaded in an unrequested pop-up. Be very careful when purchasing traffic or setting up ad campaigns with third parties. Make sure they will never display your site in pop-ups, or as a result of the actions of any software application.

Watch your content.
Google ads can't be displayed with any type of content prohibited by the policies, for example adult or mature content, gambling-related content, or drug content.

Don't mess with the AdSense code.
If you want to change the code, E-mail them asking for permission.

Make web sits for users, not for Adsense, aka, not made for AdSense sites.
Don't contain excessive pop-ups, use sneaky redirects to obtain traffic, or otherwise attempt to interfere with normal web navigation. Make sure your site doesn't deceive your users in any way. remember to follow Googles Webmaster Guidelines.

Be responsive when they E-mail.
Be responsive to emails sent by AdSense, if for example they ask you a question, of mention that something is against the TOS. Be sure to keep your email address up-to-date.

Watch out for nice DOS attacks.
If you're about to get a huge increase in visitors, let Google know a few business days in advanced and save your E-mail, and Googles reply. On the radio, Digg, or other network sites?? E-mail them with the URL linking to the site.

Don't tell anyone about your site!!!
Don't tell your friends, family, pets, wackos....that you got web sites with AdSense. Last thing you want is them 'helping you out' and then getting dumped for invalid clicks!!! But my ex-wives sun-in-laws brothers father thought he could help me out. Tuff luck!! :wacko:

Read the flippen manual!!!
Read the Terms of Service and try to understand what is says. A lot of times people confess to doing stuff that the TOC says not to do. If you're not sure if something is OK to do, E-mail them, even if it's as simple as placing images next to the ads.

Got any other ideas? Post them.

Thanks for the excellent tips.
Google does not give a second chance so you should do everything in your power so that you don't get banned.

by simply sticking to what is included in Google's TOS, you'll avoid being banned

Thanks I should be here to read this earlier I would still be having my adsense, now is too late.

Originally Posted by aciam

by simply sticking to what is included in Google's TOS, you'll avoid being banned

I wish that was true. There is no process. There is them saying you are a thief and no recourse where you can prove them wrong or where they have to produce evidence proving you are a thief.

Good luck

With the economy crashing, consumer money staying in pockets and sales everywhere down, advertising is about to take a huge hit. I can't wait to see how that affects certain business models. Hell, many people can't even afford an internet connection any more according to At&t and that comment affected the stock market as a whole.

Sounds like good common-sense advice - thanks

Getting traffic from foreign sources if you have an American website may put you at elevated risk because I imagine that the ads woudn't convert for advertisers and they would complain.

I really dont mind if they ban me, but come on give me a time frame, tell me how long you are going to ban me. Or how long you can give me to improve on my site until it is good enough for u. They never did, they just ban and there is no deadline. That means I am ban for life. This is really unfair

Originally Posted by noppid

I wish that was true. There is no process. There is them saying you are a thief and no recourse where you can prove them wrong or where they have to produce evidence proving you are a thief.

Good luck

With the economy crashing, consumer money staying in pockets and sales everywhere down, advertising is about to take a huge hit. I can't wait to see how that affects certain business models. Hell, many people can't even afford an internet connection any more according to At&t and that comment affected the stock market as a whole.

good advice

Thanks for the post buddy ... You can read google's agreement too

Wow talk about waking the dead lol

Lol its not my fault if i just joined the forum .. I love reading informative posts and i don't mind if its too old too

Just tickled me to see nintento rear his head again. Not seen a thread with him in for a while lol

Ok just forget about it .. Its over now

Great advice Nino!

To add to your list:
"Don't whine like a little bitch when you are too stupid to follow the advice and you end up banned." :irritated: