Mail from google adsense.. i'm worried

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by mikke, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. #1
    I just received the below email from google adsense team.. anybody else received a such email?
    how can i implement an adsense keyword filtering on my websites? what are the keywords that i have to bann? what is "pay to services", hacking, warez in google terms? are the reviewpage of torrent program considered warea, for example?
    any others advices are appreciated..thanks


    As you might know, we regularly review sites in the AdSense
    program for compliance with our program policies.

    We understand that it may be challenging for you to constantly
    monitor every single page because you have an extensive network of
    sites, many of which are updated frequently and contain a large
    amount of user-generated content. Nevertheless, to participate in
    AdSense you must ensure that pages containing your ad code comply
    with our program policies.

    Below are a couple of tips that may help you monitor your network
    for policy violations:

    1. Perform a human evaluation of each site before placing ad code
    on the site's pages.
    2. Proactively review pages with high page views at least once a
    week.
    3. Install keywords filters (e.g. adult content, pay-to services,
    hacking content, gambling content, etc.), especially on pages
    containing user-generated content. Although we're unable to
    provide information on "keyword filtering" or "content filtering",
    you may wish to search for this information on Google.
    4. Add a 'Report a violation' link to all pages with
    user-generated content.

    Please take the next week to review your network of sites for
    compliance with our policies and to begin implementing some of the
    suggestions above.

    Rest assured that we value every publisher in our program. We
    appreciate your understanding in this matter.

    Sincerely,

    The Google AdSense Team
     
    mikke, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  2. Suri.CMS

    Suri.CMS Peon

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    #2
    I think so many people received the same.
    Just search in this AdSense forum. I remember seeing it before posted by some other member as well.
     
    Suri.CMS, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  3. Cheap SEO Services

    Cheap SEO Services <------DoFollow Backlinks

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    Yes...it was me....I received the email...almost the same...have not heard from adsense support or from replying to that email address....all the same makes me think it is some one mucking around.
     
    Cheap SEO Services, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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  4. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    #4
    It looks like a automatically generated message.
    Well suggestions there though. btw, I haven't received such mail.
     
    Abhik, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  5. cissss

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    i didnt get this kind of email before

    maybe coz,my AC is brand new.lol...
     
    cissss, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  6. Fka200

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    ...


    I'd make sure to follow their suggestions.
     
    Fka200, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  7. CoryM

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    it looks generic but they sent it to you for a reason i would take it seriously
     
    CoryM, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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    i think its got somthing to do with users commenting bad words.
     
    busman3000, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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    caricky Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know of any tools / sites out there that can assist with the task of finding bad words i.e a site where you enter your url which is then scanned for bad words.
     
    caricky, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  10. mikke

    mikke Peon

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    anybody have a list of bad keywords?
     
    mikke, Dec 21, 2007 IP
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    snowbird Notable Member

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    I just posted in another thread about this same issue. My gut tells me this E-mail came from someone that holds a good position in Google for keyword filtering and/or content filtering. Using a fear tactic to push their software is an easy sale.

    You can verify if Google actually sent the E-mail. Look at the E-mail headers and look for the originating IP address. Go to arin.net and put the IP in the blue "search whois" box and click search. If Google is not listed as the owner (actually reserved) of the IP, then it is probably spam. If it is spam, report it to Google. Maybe they can investigate who is sending this stuff out and take appropriate action.
     
    snowbird, Dec 21, 2007 IP
  12. regencytimberbuildings

    regencytimberbuildings Active Member

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    Thats scary. I havent had one of these.
    No harm in checking your sites whether its from google or not.
     
    regencytimberbuildings, Dec 21, 2007 IP