AdWords guidelines... a little help please!

MTVida · 10-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of setting up some PPC campaigns in AdWords for CPA offers. I keep hitting a bunch of brick walls trying to get my ads approved.

The part that's really driving me nuts is that Big G says my display URL does not match the destination URL. The destination, of course, is my affiliate link, but it does re-direct to the site I list as my display URL. From reading the AdWords guidelines, it APPEARS that this is allowed. The rejection emails tell me differently.

I'd appreciate help with this issue. And if there's any resource short of a 4 year degree that will help me understand their whole system better, I'd really appreciate that.

bubbins1987 · 10-28-2011, 09:43 AM

Hey,

I've had real problems with PPC in the past - especially AdWords. In my opinion, their help guides are in no way helpful and don't describe any problems that most marketers will come across.

In regards to your URL redirecting, I'd suggest you change this. It's probably best to link to a real website that has content and then use that webpage to link with your affiliate link.

I hope that helps

Thanks
Eleanor

MTVida · 10-28-2011, 10:58 AM

Thanks Eleanor,

Yeah, Google looks to be a rough place for newbies to start advertising. I know there's TONS of money to be made advertising there, but I'm reading posts by very successful affiliates saying even they prefer not to have to jump through all of the hoops.

I AM determined to get a winning campaign off the ground one way or another, Google or no Google

John Hocking · 10-28-2011, 11:20 AM

It is not a good idea to link directly to an affiliate offer.

1) You do not have control of the content and can not tweak the content to raise your quality score.

2) You are competing with every other affiliate and the site owner to get your ad shown. Google will only allow one ad per display url. You will have to outbid everyone else to get your ad shown.

3) If something about the site violates the TOC, you can get your account perminently banned.

Register your own domain.
Create a custom landing page.
Try to get people on your mailing list.
Create a review of the product or add value in some other way.
Give visitors links to follow without having to register.

MTVida · 10-28-2011, 11:58 AM

Thank you John, that gives me a clearer idea of what I need to do to get somewhere in Googleland.

John Hocking · 10-28-2011, 12:03 PM

It is not easy to be a little advertiser on google anymore.

I miss the good ol' days when you could advertise anything you wanted.

10-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
MTVida or Sheldon, that works! War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Montana, officially Posts: 241 Thanks: 39 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	AdWords guidelines... a little help please! Hi everyone, I'm in the process of setting up some PPC campaigns in AdWords for CPA offers. I keep hitting a bunch of brick walls trying to get my ads approved. The part that's really driving me nuts is that Big G says my display URL does not match the destination URL. The destination, of course, is my affiliate link, but it does re-direct to the site I list as my display URL. From reading the AdWords guidelines, it APPEARS that this is allowed. The rejection emails tell me differently. I'd appreciate help with this issue. And if there's any resource short of a 4 year degree that will help me understand their whole system better, I'd really appreciate that.
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bubbins1987 Eleanor Ruse War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 302 Thanks: 49 Thanked 103 Times in 69 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: AdWords guidelines... a little help please! Hey, I've had real problems with PPC in the past - especially AdWords. In my opinion, their help guides are in no way helpful and don't describe any problems that most marketers will come across. In regards to your URL redirecting, I'd suggest you change this. It's probably best to link to a real website that has content and then use that webpage to link with your affiliate link. I hope that helps Thanks Eleanor
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10-28-2011, 10:58 AM	#3
MTVida or Sheldon, that works! War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Montana, officially Posts: 241 Thanks: 39 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: AdWords guidelines... a little help please! Thanks Eleanor, Yeah, Google looks to be a rough place for newbies to start advertising. I know there's TONS of money to be made advertising there, but I'm reading posts by very successful affiliates saying even they prefer not to have to jump through all of the hoops. I AM determined to get a winning campaign off the ground one way or another, Google or no Google
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John Hocking 10minuteexpert.com War Room Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montgomery City, MO , USA. Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 91 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Social Networking	Re: AdWords guidelines... a little help please! It is not a good idea to link directly to an affiliate offer. 1) You do not have control of the content and can not tweak the content to raise your quality score. 2) You are competing with every other affiliate and the site owner to get your ad shown. Google will only allow one ad per display url. You will have to outbid everyone else to get your ad shown. 3) If something about the site violates the TOC, you can get your account perminently banned. Register your own domain. Create a custom landing page. Try to get people on your mailing list. Create a review of the product or add value in some other way. Give visitors links to follow without having to register.
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MTVida or Sheldon, that works! War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Montana, officially Posts: 241 Thanks: 39 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: AdWords guidelines... a little help please! Thank you John, that gives me a clearer idea of what I need to do to get somewhere in Googleland.
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John Hocking 10minuteexpert.com War Room Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montgomery City, MO , USA. Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 91 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Social Networking	Re: AdWords guidelines... a little help please! It is not easy to be a little advertiser on google anymore. I miss the good ol' days when you could advertise anything you wanted.
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