Google, AARRGGHH

[zhunzi]

So I started experimenting with IM about 2 years ago. I didn't have any success, so got out of it.

This year, for whatever reason I was inspired to try again. I had a few extra bucks in my google adwords account, so I figured I'd spend it. What do you know I made a sale. Then I did another experiment and made another sale. Then I got to reading about CPA and got signed up with Copeac and made another sale. I was doing lots of experimenting at the time. My AM told me the hot product of the day was this new Google Fast Easy Cash biz kit product. I did some tests, I didn't use the trademarked google name, I was bidding on money as a keyword and my ads were pretty basic like make money online, want to quit your job?, laid off? make money online, etc.

In any case, I didn't like it, so I paused the campaign, because I only delete them if I'm completely done with them. The campaign didn't have much activity anyway, ~3000 views, 5 clicks.

2 months later, I get an email --

Your AdWords account: Account Suspension

It's come to our attention that you have submitted ads that promote a misrepresented affiliation with Google or links to products which make unrealistic promises about making money via Google products. Due to multiple complaints from our users and publishers, we've made the decision not to accept these ads. As part of our on going efforts to provide our users with high quality ads, we are taking action against deceptive advertising and sites.

This is a notification that your account has been suspended due to the submission of these ads and your ads will no longer run on Google. Please note that future accounts you open will also be suspended.

As noted in our Terms and Conditions, Google reserves the right to terminate advertisements for any reason. To view our Terms and Conditions, please visit https://adwords.google.com/select/tsandcsfinder.

We appreciate your cooperation.

So I did some reading online, everyone recommended - get a new IP address, sign up with a new account, with a new credit card. So I did this, and my new account was working like a charm. I did a little testing, got busy in my day job and forgot about it for a few weeks. I just recently started doing some more testing and every ad I setup either goes into "Pending Review" or "Under Review" state and just stays stuck that way forever.

Am I screwed? Is there any recourse? You'd think google would have some sort of appeals process.

[williamrs]

No, there is no way to appeal. But I think it should be ok if you open an account with a different credit card...

[kkchoon]

Did you change your name on the credit card? Wouldn't Google know is you again?

[cscarpero]

I got one yesterday too. An affiliate manager told me there was a huge slap yesterday. Luckily I have 7 Adwords accounts (well 6 now).

I only promote Clickbank stuff. Wasn't just CPA hat got slapped.

[KiDkillER]

If you change everything like credit card, your name, your address, ip address, and everything, I think Google got no way to check. But once Google ban you, they'll never reinstate you, unless you're a good friend of Google, otherwise you'll just pissed off.

But no idea though.

[redicelander]

That's one the annoying things about working with google adwords, especially to start. I suggest starting other strategies like SEO, etc.

[kkchoon]

Originally Posted by cscarpero

I got one yesterday too. An affiliate manager told me there was a huge slap yesterday. Luckily I have 7 Adwords accounts (well 6 now).

I only promote Clickbank stuff. Wasn't just CPA hat got slapped.

Care to share some tips on how you get so many adwords without getting slap??

Thanks!