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Google Adsense Click Fraud And How To Avoid It

Adsense makes so much profit sense today that no one wants their accounts to be terminated. But that’s what happens to many through no fault of their own. It’s all because of Adsense click fraud. It’s such a hard thing to take because there is nothing wrong you have done and there’s nothing you can do once your account is terminated. Which is why you must be aware of the problems that click fraud brings in its wake.

What is click fraud? These are clicks on ads so the advertiser pays. They are not genuine clicks but false ones that are done with the express purpose of making money out of the advertiser. This really is a huge problem on the Internet and web site owners realize that this is a big Adsense drawback. The question now is, how can you not be a part of this?

Many web hosts give you access logs which you need to hand over to Google so they can track any suspicious clicks on your site. Allowing Google this freedom is like saying to them that your web site is an open book and you are on their side when it comes to click fraud, willing to do anything to help them curb it. If you have software that monitors clicks, even better. Otherwise, try and get hold of one. Most software in this category is free so you should have no problem installing one. Hand all his information to Google too to show that you want no part in click fraud.

Take a look at your server logs at regular intervals to monitor any suspicious activity. Make sure you report anything suspicious, never mind how small it is. What you could also do is to disable ads when it comes to your area or even your own IP address. This way, the chance of being pulled up for click fraud even though it may not be your fault will be greatly reduced. This also ensures that a click you make by mistake is not held against you. You can perform this function through an htaccess file. Also make sure your Adsense ads are turned off during pop ups and pop unders. This way, you can be sure your ads will not be displayed in sites with objectionable content or in anything to do with illegal activities, like adult sites or gambling. In case you suspect activity like this, take your Adsense ads off your page.

Truth pays with Google. Own up if you clicked an ad accidentally or even if it wasn’t an accident. Even if you may have done something that was not according to the Terms of Service, own up rather that being found out later. The latter could just mean your account termination. Most of all, don’t tell your loved ones about the Adsense ads on your web site as they may just have the mistaken notion that they are helping you by clicking. If you do tell them, impress upon them the enormity of such actions.

There are different ways that you can be protected against click fraud. Search engines can track an IP address or a browser’s details and they have systems in place to sniff out fraud. There are also special teams which help in monitoring and minimizing click fraud. Google also gives you tips on how to avoid click fraud. Your Adsense could show in certain products and services using ‘negative keywords’ which are not related to yours at all. You can also add tracking URLs and this can be added to your links so you know where the traffic is coming from. Click fraud is very much a part of the Internet world so you need to be aware and wary so you don’t fall into its trap.