How to avoid being terminated by AdSense

Google wants publishers to be successful with AdSense because Google also benefits when the publishers are doing well. Google really doesn't want to kick people out of AdSense. If you play by the rules you are likely not to have problems with Google.

There are people who have said their AdSense account was suspended but they hadn't done anything wrong. That is another issue. The purpose of this is to cover important ways to help you avoid having your AdSense account terminated.

Some tips to help you are provided by Google. They mention 10 very important things you shoud remember. Here they are:

1. Don't click on your own AdSense ads.
2. Don't ask others to click on your Google AdSense ads.
3. Don't use pop-up prompts or automatic software installations.
4. Be careful of how your site is promoted.
5. Don't put Google ads on sites that contain prohibited content.
6. Respect Google trademarks.
7. Don't tamper with the AdSense code.
8. Provide a positive user experience.
9. Provide a good environment for advertisers.
10. Respond to e-mail sent to you by the AdSense team.

Google gives additional details on each of these 10 points. This link is to those additional details http://www.google.com/support/adsens...y?answer=23921

In addition to the 10 tips above, it is also very important that you read and try to understand the Terms of Service. The name given to this is Google AdSense Online Standard Terms and Conditions. You should also keep up with the changes that Google makes to those terms and conditions. Google states that you are responsible for keeping up with the changes.

Google does make changes. Something that wasn't allowed may later be allowed and something that previously was allowed may no longer be allowed. It is very important that you try to abide by their Terms of Service.

If you aren't sure about something, contact Google and ask them. Don't do anything if you aren't positive it is something that Google will allow. Make sure to keep the answer they send you in case there is a problem later.

Following the Google AdSense Online Standard Terms and Conditions and contacting Google when you aren't certain of something are very good ways to help avoid problems.