How google detects invalid clicks

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by Bewyn, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. #1
    I know people loves money thats why they love Adsense, and you should not cheat the one you love.

    Here i have given details from my search on how google tracks your adsense clicks.


    IP Address:


    If the AdSense click is originated from the same IP Address as the one used for accessing your AdSense account, your account is flagged.

    Cookies:

    Most home users do not use static IP Address for Internet connection. In most cases just disconnect and reconnect will give you a new IP Address. But don’t forget, Google has set cookies on your computer.

    Other Google Services:

    Thinking that you are safe just because you do not access your AdSense account? Think again. This time, consider these: GMail, Google Earth, Google Calendar, Google Search, Google Toolbar, Google Talk, Google Sitemap, Google Desktop, Blogger, and so on, and so on. With the wide range of services they provide, Google can trace the originator of most (or probably almost all) clicks.

    Click Pattern 1 :

    Oh, why this computer / IP address / person is so trigger-click-happy on this particular website but never click on the ads on other sites?

    Click Pattern 2 :

    And why is it that people accessing these sites direct (type-in URL or from bookmark) tend to be very active ad-clickers compared with those referred from search engine or other sites?

    Click Pattern 3 :


    And why the ad-clickers like to hit and run, compared with non ad-clickers that surf a few pages before leaving?

    Click-Through-Rate (CTR) :


    Your CTR may range from 0.5% to 10%, but if it exceeds a certain point (probably around 10%), you are flagged.

    Geo-Location :

    Used Urchin (Google Analytics) before? Then you should know that Google can trace traffics origin down to the small town. Different IP doesn’t mean much. Unless you site is really targetted to one small geo-point, a high number of clicks from nearby location will get you banned quickly.

    Hardware address? :

    MAC address of the LAN card, modem, and router works almost like a fingerprint. I’m not sure if Google can track this, but probably they do. They have rocket scientist, remember? :

    Advertisers conversion rate :

    Ad click is one thing. But does it bring value to the advertisers? If none of the clicks on your site translate to conversion to the advertiser, you are in trouble. First the Smart-Pricing hits, then your AdSense account disabled.

    Search Engine Ranking:

    Your website is not indexed on any search engine, not linked by any prominent website, but get consistently high traffic? That sounds like something is in play. Regardless of whether it is an adware-embedded software, spam, trojan clickbot, or intentionally installed click-exchange network, it doesn’t sound right.

    Webpage design :

    How about the “click here” or “support us”? Google has the best search engine in the world. Is it really that hard to find those words?

    Combo

    Each of these detection methods might seem rather weak. But combine them together, and not many click-fraud can pass-through these filters. Even the smartest clickbot will have a hard time.

    For more information kindly go through this link:-

    https://adwords.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=6114

    And for issues concerns regarding invalid clicks go here:-


    https://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=62472

    And lastly if you think your AdSense account is terminated unfairly, Google provides you a way to make your appeal:

    http://www.google.com/support/adsense/bin/request.py?contact=invalid_clicks_appeal
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2010
    Bewyn, Feb 2, 2010 IP
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  2. Adpubster

    Adpubster Peon

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    Prepare to be banned :rolleyes:
     
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  3. Lex350

    Lex350 Notable Member

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    #3
    Good stuff. Part about ctr makes alot of sense.
     
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    #4
    CTR part is interesting but not earth-shattering. The site, as a whole, though is a poster-child for things not to do if you want to keep your account.
     
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  5. Titing Kabayo

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    LOL, anyone can fake screenshoot by using a piece of java code now... never ever cheat adsense..
     
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  6. Adpubster

    Adpubster Peon

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    Well, and the mere fact that the entire webpage draws attention to the ads that are on that page just by talking about them.... Oh, and for another, maybe also that the page talks about selling adsense acounts....
     
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    rai123 Active Member

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    Dear Bewyn..I impressed with your thread and I was adding the reputation. When I checked the link you have placed in the botton, I am 0% impressed. You said "Google is not approving the adsense account because of many adsense users". You are wrong. My friend got adsense approval a day ago and he got approval in just 3 days. You are selling adsense account also. But why people go to purchase the adsense account. Its already easy to get approval.

    Google says "Content is King" indirectly says "Your website must made for the visitors not for the search engines". If they follow this simple guidelines, google definately approve his account. No need to get help from you. BTW thread is really very interesting. Thanks alot :)
     
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  8. Adpubster

    Adpubster Peon

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    Well, and kinda makes you wonder, if Google is not approving additional accounts, just how this fellow would be able to get the account that he would then sell you? hmmmmm OP?

    And it appears that the first post isn't exactly new, fresh information but more lifted content:

    http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q="Mos...connection"&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&fp=64df356c6a3f8304
     
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    Good info but i think article is old.
     
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    newbie191 Notable Member

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    Can anybody tell me tell me what is smart pricing??
     
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    okay now lets talk about someone that was banned because i didn't read this thread before i got banned.
    I wish i did. Anyways the damage is already done and i want to get back to adsense. I appealed and haven't heard back.

    I wish i can call the adsense team and really explain that i am sorry and will NEVER cheat adsense again. I was new and was just too anxious. Well any advice on what i can do to get back to adsense?

    Thanks.
     
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  12. Bewyn

    Bewyn Greenhorn

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    #12
    ya just surrender to Google team and explain what happen really...
    we can see what google replies.....

    Just give a try..!
     
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    nokia3310 Peon

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    what is the email address to contact them? their adsense team?
     
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    Bewyn Greenhorn

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    nokia3310 Peon

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    isn't there anothe way to contact them...there is just too much thing to fill or remember to fill that form they may never reply to.

    I need like an internal emaill address or a different form that i express myself through email or something.
     
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    #16
    another retarded thread that will compete with the other retarded threads for the most retarded thread of the month

    i should really open a thread with title "How I detect retarded threads"
     
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    wow its a very useful link for new bees
     
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    Are you referring to the larva or pupa stage?
     
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    They do not track MAC addresses, which are not sent outside of your local network.
     
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    Its seems they track MAC
     
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