Google AdMob: Rules, Ad Limits, and Getting Paid!
Breaking the Rules (AdMob Violations)
Google AdMob has some rules to make sure ads are fair for everyone – for you, for the people seeing the ads, and for the companies paying for the ads. If these rules are broken, it's called a violation. Here are some common ones:
Fake Clicks or Views: This is a big no-no! It means clicks or views on ads that aren't real, like if a robot clicks them, or if you click your own ads over and over. Google is smart and can spot this!
Asking for Clicks: You can't ask people to click on ads, or try to trick them into clicking. Like saying, "Click this ad to help me out!" – that's against the rules.
Bad Ad Spots: Ads shouldn't be placed where someone might accidentally click them, like right next to a button they want to push, or if the ad covers up something important.
Bad Content: If your app or blog has stuff that's not allowed (like mean words, scary pictures, or anything illegal), that's a violation too.
Fake Visitors: Sending fake visitors to your app or blog just to get more ad money is also against the rules.
What happens if you break a rule? Google might give you a warning, stop showing ads on some parts of your app or blog, or even turn off your whole AdMob account. So, it's really, really important to read and follow their rules carefully!
When Ads Slow Down (Ad Limits)
Sometimes, Google might show fewer ads on your app or website. This often happens automatically if:
Suspicious Activity: If Google's computers notice strange things happening (like too many clicks from one spot, or clicks that don't seem real), they might slow down ads for a little while to protect the companies paying for them.
Rules Might Be Broken: Even if it's not a full account shutdown, fewer ads can be a sign that Google is checking if any rules were broken.
Not Enough Ads Available: Sometimes, there just aren't enough companies wanting to show ads to the people who visit your app or blog, so fewer ads might appear.
Ad limits are usually just for a short time and are like a warning. If you fix what caused the problem, ads usually go back to normal after a while.
Your Special List (Admob ads.txt):
The ads.txt file is like a special list that tells everyone who is allowed to sell ads on your app or blog. It helps stop bad guys from pretending to sell your ad space.
Why it's important: Having the correct
ads.txtfile helps make sure your ads are sold honestly and that you get all the money you've earned. It builds trust in the ad world!
Both the PIN verification and the ads.txt file help make your ad setup with Google trustworthy and ensure you get your payments.
Always keep an eye on your AdMob account for any messages from Google to make sure everything is running smoothly!
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Getting Your Money ( AdMob PIN Verification)
PIN Verification is a step Google uses to make sure you are who you say you are and that your address is real.
How it works: After you earn a certain amount of money, Google will mail a secret number (a PIN) to the address you gave them.
Why it's important: You need to type this secret PIN into your AdMob account to prove your address is real. Until you do, Google will hold onto your money. This is a safety step to make sure your money goes to the right person and place!
ads.txt and PIN: The
ads.txtfile helps make sure your ads are sold honestly, and the PIN makes sure you're a real person at a real address. Both help make your ad setup with Google trustworthy.
Always keep an eye on your AdMob account for any messages from Google to make sure everything is running smoothly!
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