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Have you received an email from adsense-adclicks-noreply@google.com with a warning that you’ve violated the AdSense policies? These warnings are usually issued in instances of mild violations that we believe can be fixed quickly. In addition to an email, you’ll receive a notification in your AdSense account under the “Status” tab. Both the email and notification will explain where your violation occurred and how to fix it and by clicking the link provided, you’ll be sent to the page where the violation has occurred. To resolve the issue, you can either fix the content that violates AdSense policies across your site or remove the AdSense code. Remember, your site must be compliant in order to participate in the AdSense program. When you’ve made all the necessary changes to your site, check “Resolved” on the site level violation notification in the “Status” tab of your AdSense account. You don’t need to notify us when you’ve fixed the violation; however, you do need to resolve it in a t...

Today we’ll highlight some of the top triggers of policy violation warnings to help you avoid common pitfalls. If you haven’t already, download the All-In-One Policy Compliance Guide to help you understand the what's and why's of our policy processes so you can always stay one step ahead. As a general guideline to building a strong policy compliant foundation, ensure that the pages within your site offer a unique value for users and comply with AdSense policies. Let’s get started. 1. Copyrighted Material Google ads cannot be placed on pages that infringe on copyrighted materials. Don’t try to monetize content that isn’t yours or you don’t have permission to use.    2. Deceptive Layout Because users come to your site for the content, it should then be easy for users of your site to distinguish ads from content at all times. Ads that blend in or that are situated too close to content and navigational icons can cause invalid clicks. AdSense will deduct clicks that are determined ...

Unfortunately, even for AdSense publishers, there’s always the risk of an unauthorized source compromising your secure login credentials. In these instances, you might be locked out of your AdSense account. Here’s what you can do to recover your account and avoid the same issue in the future: For starters, these triggers can help you identify if your account has been compromised.   You’ve noticed suspicious account activity (for example: there are new users that you haven’t granted access to; the payment details have changed without your permission; your security settings have been updated; and your email notification settings have changed). You cannot login to your AdSense account.  If you’ve found that your account has been compromised, follow these steps to resolve the issue: Run a malware scan on your devices Visit our Login Troubleshooter. If you’re locked out of your account, the troubleshooter will help you recover your Google Account. Once you’ve recovered your Googl...

Over the last month we’ve taken a look at what makes strong content including topics, length, and shareability. But telling a good story is only half of the process. You also have to present it in an easy-to-digest format for today’s distracted audience. According to a Think With Google study, “67% of users will switch [to another site or app] if it takes too many steps to purchase or get desired information.” Different forms of media can greatly improve your content’s appeal, if it’s used strategically. With people giving less and less time to the things they read online, it’s up to you to keep visitors engaged and entertained. The following tips will help give your content a stronger impact. 1. Share your content visually Whether it’s lists, infographics, images, gifs, or video, adding in dynamic elements to your story telling will keep things fresh and memorable. Visuals highlight your key points, and leave a greater impact on both loyal and new visitors alike. In fact, sites with...

People love to share things with their friends, family, and colleagues. Presenting your users with relevant and unique content is the best way to encourage sharing and give you a competitive advantage. Content that is underscored by emotion, in particular, can help you strengthen your brand’s presence. Here are some tips to help you get into the minds, and hearts, of your audience: 1. Be relatable Taking the time to research what your visitors are interested in is the first step to creating shareable content. Diversify to cover multiple facets of your audience’s interests by including work, lifestyle and social topics to keep things fresh and engaging. Contextualizing your stories also increases the chances of your audience relating to and wanting to share your site. 2. Know what’s trending Staying up-to-the-minute can require a lot of time and research. Luckily, online tools such as Google Trends can help you identify what’s important to your audience as well as offer helpful insight...

Matched content is a recommendation tool that allows you to promote relevant content from your site and sponsored content to your visitors. Matched content can help capture visitor attention and loyalty by showing relevant content which could increase pageviews on your site. Here’s a few tips to help you get started with Matched content. Strategically place your ads to improve viewability. According to a Think With Google study, “56.1% of all impressions are not seen.” So when determining the placement of your Matched content units, think about which spot(s) would improve viewability and engagement. To increase these metrics we recommend placing this unit directly below your article and either above or below your ad unit. This way readers can easily click on the next piece of content that is interesting to them. Placing it directly below the article often drives higher click-through rates (CTR) than other placements. Since Matched content units help your users learn more about similar ...

Want to know more about AdSense Reporting? Good news: That's the topic of the fourth video in our #AdSense101 series. Knowing how to analyze your AdSense reports is essential to improving your ad performance – they're loaded with insights and data that can help you grow your business and your strategies. AdSense reports and graphs are a quick and easy way for you to learn which of your ad units perform best or where most of your traffic is coming from. Watch this video for more on what your AdSense reports can show you. Stay tuned for other #AdSense101 videos and if there’s something else you’d like to learn more about let us know in the comments below.   Check out YouTube playlist #AdSense101 to learn more about... AdSense payment process Control the ads displayed on your site Monetizing for Multi-Screen Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Leave us a comment on the YouTube video page. Posted by: Barbara Sarti Google AdSense team

We recently launched a set of #AdSense101 videos to help you master AdSense and grow your business. We started with When Will I Get Paid? , and today we continue with a focus on Monetizing for Multi-Screen. Optimizing your ads for all screens, especially mobile, is a topic we hear about from publishers every day. Watch this short video to learn more about the best-performing mobile ad formats and placements. Stay tuned for other #AdSense101 videos throughout the year. Did you find this video useful, or is there something else you’d like to see? Please let us know in the comments below. And be sure to follow us on Twitter and Google+ for more tips and tricks. Posted by: Barbara Sarti Google AdSense team.

A question we often hear from our AdSense publishers is: "How do I block ads that I don't want on my site?" So that's the topic of the latest video in our #AdSense101 series. In this video, we’ll show you how to block individual ads from showing on your site and even whole topic categories like ads about sports and fitness or politics. It’s important to remember that when you block an advertiser, it could reduce the competition on your ad auctions and impact your earnings. So be sure to use this feature wisely. Stay tuned for other #AdSense101 videos throughout the year. Is there something else you’d like to learn more about? Let us know in the comments below.   Check out our previous videos to learn more: When Will I Get Paid? Monetizing for Multi-Screen Posted by Barbara Sarti, from the Google AdSense team

A picture is worth a thousand words, even in the digital age. Today, we're excited to announce the first of a series of videos addressing some of our most frequently asked questions: When Will I Get Paid? Watch it to learn more about how to get paid, and let us know what you think. #AdSense101 Stay tuned for other #AdSense101 videos throughout the year.  Is there something else you’d like to learn more about? Let us know in the comments below. Posted by Barbara Sarti Google AdSense Team