Questions with answers from AdSenseAdvisor 4

How can I be making money from no clicks?

You had CPM ads.


How do I report a cheater?

Click the 'Ads by Goooooogle' link. Then select the 'Report a violation.' option and tell them about the cheater.


How do I get my ads up there with AdSense Ads?

Advertise in AdWords. And choose the setting that lets your ads show up on publisher sites. (I think it's set to yes by default unless you change it.)


What are the rules about having images next to ads?

Google says....

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Because ads are dynamic, publishers should be very careful not to place images that could deceive users directly above the ads. Highly general "stock" images are less likely to be deceptive than very specific images that suggest a specific offering at the advertiser's site.

Maintain a visible border around ad units if you choose to experiment with placing images directly above the ad units. While I realize that this may reduce the effectiveness of the technique, it's important to strike a balance between the potential to overcome ad blindness and the possibility of confusing users.

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Contrasting color border around the Adsense Ad block or a simple HR code between them will work. Don't make the images look like there part of the ads. E-mail Google if you're not sure.


Do they tell you when they send a check out?

Yes! Check the Payment History.


Is it OK to insert Adsense after the first post in forums?

Yes.


I've been denied twice from joining. WHY?

Content! Content! Content! And read the TOS. For example, if the site is about firearms, xxx, gambling, or warez, even if it's just for example firearms reviews, that might set off the deny button. In short, (List made by alang)....

1. Site under construction.
2. Not enough pages.
3. Not enough traffic.
4. Site that doesn't comply with policy.

Don't give up. Many people have had to sign up a few times before getting accepted. And try to get a good PR!


What if I get denied when I sign-up and Google says I got banned before, yet I've never used AdSense?

If you get this E-Mail......

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Your AdSense account was found to be related to an account previously disabled for invalid click activity. A publisher who has an account that has been disabled for invalid clicks is not allowed further participation in the AdSense programme.

and you've never used AdSense before, try to figure out WHY they might be thinking you were once banned. IP Address? Owning a domain that was once owned by a user that cheated AdSense?? Once you figure out the cause, send them a nicely worded explanation, and cross your fingers.


Are Adsense stats a good source to check your traffic?

Note really. Many visitors, including FireFox users can block AdSense ads. One user get's twice the pageviews in awstat and webalizer than show up in the AdSense reports.