I see what you're trying to accomplish and it's really great, but the problem is the majority of website owners gets their traffic from Google search and if they decide to boycott Google they'll lose a huge amount of money. Personally my traffic doesn't come from Google but I'm using AdSense which I know for sure it could be banned at any time. My point is we're relying on Google too much and until we lose our accounts or we get banned we'll use Google even though it pisses most of us!
Google SUkx in this time, They will ban accounts without warning and without informing about the issue
Google is no different from any other big company. They are able to trample on little people and there is not a damn thing any of us can do. Once banned you are banned for life, unforgiving and draconian for the smallest infraction. The only solution is competition but who can compete with Google?
That's a lot of money, I think you should write in an appeal letter to Adsense and explain, give them the assurances that such infringements will not happen again. $20k! You must be a solid webmaster! Hope you get back your Adsense account and best regards.
its all about traffic quality they were losing money on your account so they terminated it they wont tell you that But i have done the pepsi challenge with three accounts. Bad traffic got banned good traffic stays
Cause they own all the major exchanges. They dont need the networks when the exchanges are where the money is spent. They are walking a fine line and they are asking for government involment. Which i hate to see but so many lose money to them and not doing anything wrong. The letter also states that they will be refunding the advertisers then you read adwords terms of service that states they dont give refunds for no reason. It does sound very fishy
I really want to see a google competitor coming along any time and if they need any funds, I will be the first to contribute....Google's policies are sometimes autocratic....however, I've heard that Google leave the sites under 1K alexa untouched and dont ban them...is it true?
That is a very sad story but there is plenty to learn from it. I definately will not put all my eggs in one basket. Gpyong you mention you have loads of traffic. I would really appreciate it if you could share how you get all your traffic.
Google is no more safe try some affiliate programs related to the content. Try using Programs like Bidvertiser and Chikita as i already joined them after google Adsense ban.
Really sorry to hear about your AdSense account being banned. I would suggest just going for other alternative networks like Smowtion and Bidvertiser.
Sorry to hear that man... i got banned from Adsense soon... for no appearent reason and have no idea how to get my account back...
If you spend all the adsense time on something else, like affiliate programs, then you could earn as well, like creatnig very long pages, over time, about a specific product for sale, it would work as well as adsense I think. You'll have time to experiment.
Sorry for what happened to you, really bad luck. If you're still looking for an alternative you should try AdsGadget. We're a self-serve ad platform with a very easy system and excellent rates. Check us out www.adsgadget.com Cheers & good luck!
I must say, I checked out the website and it was an amazing idea on translating those viral videos. Too bad you're not getting paid for it. Good luck getting it back!