/> Been there, survived that. @romanking here's what most people won't tell you:Google sometimes randomly freezes accounts to run tests. I had mine suspended too. Don't panic, but do check your analytics for unusual traffic patterns.Pro tip: Don't delete your ad code. Instead:Reduce ad densityTurn off vignette adsRemove ads from spots where they blend too much with contentCheck your Analytics for suspicious IP patternsRemember: Things that come fast go fast. Focus on clean traffic and you'll be fine.Trust me on this - seen plenty of accounts get restored. Most cases resolve in 10 days to 6 months, depending on the issue. | SayedAO | Webmatrices
romanking 11 days ago
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Hey guys! Been through AdSense hell this week and thought I'd share what happened - maybe it'll help someone else avoid the same headache.

Quick background: I've been running three niche sites for about 6 years now. One in the tech space, one in home improvement, and a smaller one about coffee (yeah, I'm a coffee nerd 😅). All three were doing decent numbers, pulling in around $2-3K monthly combined with AdSense.

Then boom - last Thursday, I get this lovely message saying my account is "temporarily suspended" with three holds on the payment account. The kicker? They're asking me to verify I don't live in a country I've never even visited! After 6 years of smooth sailing, this comes out of nowhere.

Current situation:

  • Payment profile suspended

  • Can't receive any payouts

  • Service limited but still technically "active"

  • Have to verify my location (again!)

I did get my last payment through a few days ago (thank god!), but now no ads are being served at all. Pretty nerve-wracking watching that revenue counter sit at zero.

Question for you all: Has anyone else dealt with this verification nonsense lately? I'm seeing more cases pop up since the November core update.

Also, while I'm waiting this out - any recommendations for backup ad networks? Not jumping ship yet, but always good to have a Plan B!

P.S. Really frustrated with Google's "we'll get back to you when we feel like it" approach. At least give us a clear timeline! 🤷‍♂️

What's your experience with AdSense suspensions? Let's share some war stories and maybe help each other out.

romanking 11 days ago
Continue reading

Hey guys! Been through AdSense hell this week and thought I'd share what happened - maybe it'll help someone else avoid the same headache.

Quick background: I've been running three niche sites for about 6 years now. One in the tech space, one in home improvement, and a smaller one about coffee (yeah, I'm a coffee nerd 😅). All three were doing decent numbers, pulling in around $2-3K monthly combined with AdSense.

Then boom - last Thursday, I get this lovely message saying my account is "temporarily suspended" with three holds on the payment account. The kicker? They're asking me to verify I don't live in a country I've never even visited! After 6 years of smooth sailing, this comes out of nowhere.

Current situation:

  • Payment profile suspended

  • Can't receive any payouts

  • Service limited but still technically "active"

  • Have to verify my location (again!)

I did get my last payment through a few days ago (thank god!), but now no ads are being served at all. Pretty nerve-wracking watching that revenue counter sit at zero.

Question for you all: Has anyone else dealt with this verification nonsense lately? I'm seeing more cases pop up since the November core update.

Also, while I'm waiting this out - any recommendations for backup ad networks? Not jumping ship yet, but always good to have a Plan B!

P.S. Really frustrated with Google's "we'll get back to you when we feel like it" approach. At least give us a clear timeline! 🤷‍♂️

What's your experience with AdSense suspensions? Let's share some war stories and maybe help each other out.

SayedAO 11 days ago
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Been there, survived that. @romanking here's what most people won't tell you:

Google sometimes randomly freezes accounts to run tests. I had mine suspended too. Don't panic, but do check your analytics for unusual traffic patterns.

Pro tip: Don't delete your ad code. Instead:

  • Reduce ad density

  • Turn off vignette ads

  • Remove ads from spots where they blend too much with content

  • Check your Analytics for suspicious IP patterns

Remember: Things that come fast go fast. Focus on clean traffic and you'll be fine.

Trust me on this - seen plenty of accounts get restored. Most cases resolve in 10 days to 6 months, depending on the issue.