Clicked my own ad

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by Ang3r, Apr 29, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello,
    My website get over 1,000 clicks per day today i was checking something on my site & clicked on my own ad by mistake, am scared to be banned from adsense.What should I do? Should I mail them right now?
     
    Ang3r, Apr 29, 2008 IP
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  2. gobbly2100

    gobbly2100 Banned

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    #2
    One click will be harmless amongst 1,000 clicks
     
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  3. LadyHoldem

    LadyHoldem Well-Known Member

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    No biggie, happens. I've done it. lots of people have done it. Google says, no biggie, they expect an 'oops' every now n then.
     
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    tubeyak Active Member

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    Happens to the best of us.
     
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    skaterkee Well-Known Member

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    When I did it I just dropped them an email and they said it'd be ok and they appreciated me informing them.
     
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  6. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #6
    Dont be too paranoid, just one click wont cause the entire Google machinery to chase after you :)
     
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  7. Ang3r

    Ang3r Peon

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    So, should I stay relax? Even no need to inform them about it ?
     
    Ang3r, Apr 29, 2008 IP
  8. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Inform them if you feel that will make you feel more at ease. But of course you should stay relax, this is really nothing to worry about.

     
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  9. dddougal

    dddougal Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Just relax and get on with everything, no need to panic over 1 click!
     
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    jacky8 Active Member

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    #10
    yep, no need to inform them about it. Its just one click out of 1000 so u need not worry.
    However if u do it too many times, then you can search google for "report accidental click on adsense ads" and you will come across a form for informing adsense about your accidental click (just tick the accidental click option) They do get a lot of such mails from publishers and they dont really care much.
    Google can do track the click by you and they will not pay you for it. They will show the click in reports but will not pay you. SO there is nothing to worry about. Its has happened with me many times too.
    Hope i helped!
     
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  11. sultanofseo

    sultanofseo Notable Member

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    how many time you clicked? if it is once ow twice by mistake, you will probably get a warning from adsense saying that they detected invalid clicks and if it happens again, they will ban you. you don't have to let google know now but if you want, you can send them an email saying that you clicked once by mistake. make sure you give them exact date and time when the accidental click took place.
     
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    Don't worry chill with so many traffic and clicks is no worry ....
     
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    newzone Well-Known Member

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    #13
    if you want to feel more confident write to the Adsense support
     
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    gauravjain26 Peon

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    #14
    informing them is always good but as far as getting banned is concerned, they dont without giving serious warnings

    so chill man
    an have a blast with those 1000 clicks a day
    you will be soon a multimilinare ;)
     
    gauravjain26, Apr 29, 2008 IP
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    adsense has forms to fill out for this circumstance. You should fill it out just incase (esp if you're worried). Honestly they don't care, but it'll sure make you sleep better at night
     
    corb, Apr 29, 2008 IP
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    hillord Well-Known Member

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    #16
    relax, drink something. chill..
     
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    angilina Notable Member

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    #17
    Go here

    google.com/adsense/support/bin/request.py?search_ask=1&subtopic=&contact=rpv&main_topic=other&contact_type=11&contact_topic=Report+a+policy+violation&Action.Search=Continue

    And then click on

    Would you like to report an accidental click on your ads? Please report it here.
     
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  18. LadyHoldem

    LadyHoldem Well-Known Member

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    I believe when I emailed them, they pretty much said no need to email us over thate :p But theres a handy place to do it if you'd like to set yourself at ease anyway :)
     
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    #19
    one click shouldnt be anything to worry about... in fact I think google would get angry at webmasters if we informed them of every single accidental click.. think of how many webmasters this happens to?
     
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    #20
    Congratulations you are now just one in millions like you. Don't make a habit of it though.
     
    chickut, Apr 29, 2008 IP