How does Google find invalid clicks?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by alexcr, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have always wondered how Google is able to detect invalid clicks.

    How do they do it?

    They check the IP adress? Or maybe the cookies? Or is there a maximum ratio between the page views and the clicks?

    Maybe you can help me. I don't want to break the rules, i'm just asking because I am curious...
     
    alexcr, Feb 18, 2008 IP
  2. akshayhack0123

    akshayhack0123 Banned

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    if u go into ur temp files..u will get an index.dat

    if u open it with notepad u will see ads u clicked via adsense

    2ndly..dey have their own servers and norms according to d/f locations like norms in india for adsense are strict due to high click frauds..

    a private party fasts clicks .net maintain data abt fasts clicks...also their server keep track of variuos ip addresses....see google analytics
     
    akshayhack0123, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    kittyluver Notable Member

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    If you're CTR is too high, you will be branded as a person who receives invalid clicks. Then they will look the IP address to find whether it is valid or invalid.
     
    kittyluver, Feb 18, 2008 IP
  4. michael.aulia

    michael.aulia Active Member

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    They probably monitor the activities of the clicking as well..for example (this is just a guess):
    - Someone came to your site directly
    - In less than 5 seconds, an ad is clicked
    - The person that clicked the ad leaves your site soon afterwards
    - On the next day, the same thing happens from the same IP address

    this surely brings suspicion, no?
     
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  5. alexcr

    alexcr Banned

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    I found the index.dat file you mentioned but it looks like this:
    "
    Client UrlCache MMF Ver 5.2 € @ € "    KHMJ4DIZ WXU381IB KLYZGPI7 W5MFKX6F ÿÿÿÿ "

    What the hell is that? :))

    I think they record ips and cookies, but if you delete your cookies before clicking?
     
    alexcr, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    It is from the IP address!
    Too many clicks (multiple clicks) on a single page will definitely raise suspicion for the google and that IP is monitored over a period. If the trend continues,then the stage is set to declare the click as invalid or altogether BAN the account :(
     
    dairyman, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    d_d1618 Active Member

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    #7
    they check the ips and the time your visiter spend on your site and when he click on your ads
     
    d_d1618, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    nuruddeen710 Peon

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    No one's REALLY know how they track it. Otherwise people will try to manipulate it.
     
    nuruddeen710, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    I do agree as its very difficult to track their algorithms. Thats why they are the biggest Ads Network.
     
    menasim, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    Shakas Well-Known Member

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    They check your IP adress an residence area.
    They check if you login on any account from that ip
    They check if you that ip adress clicks lots of adds
    They check if the adds are niche oriented or are just random adds

    Basically it´s an algorithm which verifies all possible conditions...and i honestly think they really bet on it cause it´s their money. (okey not theirs, but if there are click frauds no one would advertise on google making them lose money)
     
    Shakas, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    this is more useful and i know about the google?:p
     
    rgunasekaran3, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    angilina Notable Member

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    #12
    Google detect via many ways.
    like using

    cookies, IP, CTR etc
     
    angilina, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    They have their ways, thats all. Dont try anything funny, seriously, they're just too smart.
     
    Amirmullick3, Feb 18, 2008 IP
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    bcdxer Well-Known Member

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    very dangerous click on own ads with gmail log in even at different place.
     
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    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    They use their own algorithm for this. You will be rich if you can spoof it.. :p
     
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    ziya Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Google has a mags, or G has spies :) Google has tons of information and they using that info with help of maths. they have builded or using some complex math system to analyize all data collected from the web
     
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    They use tech you will never ever imagine possible.
     
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    mysmehmood Peon

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    Well, first of all good information. second, google have almost full data about any person. even from dearch patterns they can track & guess a persons behaviour. so they can track you 100% if they want.

    best thing is, if you have adsense account don't play with them. :)

    cheers,
     
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  20. Judge Mental

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    What? You never heard of Martha?

    Martha is Google's adsense "click checker". She manually verifies each click on every single adsense account. Careful... don't make her mad.... she can really swing a ruler.
     

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