what does everyone know about protecting my campiagn against click fraud from other users and my competitors. what are my options? thans fellas!
Bluedevilone, 1. Unclick the content button 2. Unclick the search network button 3. Get a good analytics package and monitor on a regular basis 4. Investigate anything that looks dubious 5. Report anything suspicious to Google 6. Optimise your site to avoid becoming entirely dependent on pay per click
Why unclick the content or search button without first seeing if they convert? If they convert, use them. Too many people opt-out of the content network without first seeing what actual results they got with them. Pete
Gadood, agree that content may provide conversion. However, the question concerned avoiding fraud. From experience the two most suspicious sources of fraud are content sites and minor affiliate engines.
Agreed, If you have a good conversion let it there. some fraud clicks is part of PPC business - keep your eyes on ROI.
If you're running a large campaign, it may be worthwhile to make use of a third party click fraud tracking service. My brother uses Adwords on a regular basis and uses Ad Watcher - http://www.adwatcher.com. They're running a 30-day trial offer atm so it may be worthwhile checking out. Of course, there are many other similar services available! I'd like to hear what kind of other services other people use here on DP and their experiences?
If it happens, and you're a publisher, report it to Google...don't let yourself get suspended or terminated. If it happens, and you're an advertiser, I'm honestly not sure how you can protect yourself!
there are some companies that can provide you this kind of services. I don't think you have to worry. Don't click for yourself and it's ok Try a search on google for the antifraud tools