WTF? Why is it taking days for my campaign to start??

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by GeorgeB., Jun 28, 2006.

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    I logged in a few days ago (Sunday) and created a targetted campaign where I selected a few related sites to my topic and uploaded my banner.

    I gave a generous CPM to get me started and saved the campaign.

    Well on Tuesday I saw my campaign still had 0 impressions so I upped my CPM payout to $4.00. Today it still hasn't gotten any impressions. What gives??? Does it normally take this long?
     
    GeorgeB., Jun 28, 2006 IP
  2. bpcombs

    bpcombs Active Member

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    When you search on your terms, do you see your ads?

    If not, you might send a support request. I've seen what seemed to be campaigns getting caught in some sort of review blackhole. Took direct G intervention to fix.
     
    bpcombs, Jun 28, 2006 IP
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    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    I have had it take up to 2 days also. Its supposed to be instant I thought but sometimes it just takes awhile for some odd reason.
     
    aaron_nimocks, Jun 28, 2006 IP
  4. GeorgeB.

    GeorgeB. Notable Member

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    I said it was a site targetted campaign....
    It's been 4 days for me.
     
    GeorgeB., Jun 28, 2006 IP
  5. aaron_nimocks

    aaron_nimocks Im kind of a big deal Staff

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    Actually I did have run for 4 days then I deleted it. It was for here at DP at $10 per 1000 page views. I dont think that I was being outbid but either I was or it just takes that long.
     
    aaron_nimocks, Jun 28, 2006 IP
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    be carefull! your ads will be aproved and run like hell - you will pay per impression, not clicks.
     
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    OK I'm a fool :(

    Apparently whatever date range you were last looking at is what shows when you log into your account.

    My date range was on 26 June so my ads have been running for 2 days...

    On the bright side I found out Google adwords has a LIVE CHAT feature and you can talk to an adwords rep in there. And it works :D

    Is that just for those of us who spend a lot or can everyone see it?
     
    GeorgeB., Jun 29, 2006 IP