Stray clicks of unknown origin

Discussion in 'Reporting & Stats' started by steveinid, Jan 4, 2007.

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    I'm checking out my reports and I see that I have (for example) 10 clicks total for the day making me $5.00. My channels tell me I only have 8 clicks giving me only $4.00. Daily I'll have extra clicks in there and extra cash. The other day I decided to track these clicks down. I visited all of my websites and verified that all sites with Adsense ads had their own separate channel and all sites with ads were showing results in the stats. So, I still don't know where these clicks are coming from.

    Any ideas on how to track down these clicks?
     
    steveinid, Jan 4, 2007 IP
  2. Tearabite

    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    My clicks never ad-up..
    Do you use Adsense for Search, or Link-Units? I think those will throw your stats off..
     
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    podoenator Peon

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    same is happening to me. I think that someone is using my code in some sites that are prohibited and interfere with adsense TOS /no chance to click somewhere else just on the google ads..or so/

    I am just waiting for mail that I am banned. Well we will see.

    Have a nice day Google adsense:)))))
     
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  4. steveinid

    steveinid Well-Known Member

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    I'm only using basic text ads.
     
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  5. Octane

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    What type of Channels are you using?

    I'm using URL Channels, and I get clicks on web pages that don't show in my reports for that day because I don't have a Channel for that particular URL...
     
    Octane, Jan 5, 2007 IP
  6. steveinid

    steveinid Well-Known Member

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    I'm using URL channels as well. I have channels set up for ALL of my websites. Even ones that don't have adsense on them since I put aff ads on them instead.

    Does google not know to which sites they are serving up these ads? How do I find this out. I have more clicks and cash this morning that is unaccounted for. Not complaining but it is really bugging me.
     
    steveinid, Jan 5, 2007 IP
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    I know what you mean.

    Before I figured the Channels out, I was making money, but I couldn't see where...
     
    Octane, Jan 5, 2007 IP