FAQs
Ads are disapproved because they don't comply with one or more of the Authorized Buyers policies for advertising on the Google network. Authorized Buyers reserves the right to disapprove ads that breach any of these policies and to suspend entire accounts for certain violations.
How to fix disapproved ads in Google Ads? ›
Fix your ad
- In your Google Ads account, click the Campaigns icon .
- Click the Campaigns drop down in the section menu.
- Click Ads.
- Hover over the ad or asset and click Edit.
- Edit the ad or asset so that it complies with the policy.
- Click Save. Your ad will be automatically reviewed again.
Why are my Google Ads getting rejected? ›
Disapproved ad reasons. Google disapproves ads that either do not comply with content and creative policies or the requirements for third-party ad serving. These are the most common reasons an ad may be disapproved by Google.
Why is my account suspended for circumventing systems? ›
Account suspensions because of Circumventing Systems policy violation can happen when: You have more than one Google Ads account for the same business. Your website was hacked and visitors were being redirected to sites different from the Final URL.
How do I appeal a disapproved ad in Adwords? ›
In the “Status” column of the ad you want to dispute, hover over the ad status, and click Appeal. Under "Reason for appealing," select Dispute decision or Made changes to comply with policy. Under "Appeal the following," select which ads you want to appeal. Click Submit.
What are the first steps you should take if your ads get disapproved of for any reason? ›
**Make Necessary Changes:** After identifying the issue, take the necessary steps to address it. This might involve revising the ad copy to comply with policies, making changes to your landing page to improve user experience, or fixing any technical issues on your website that could have caused the disapproval.
What to do if ads are rejected? ›
Request another review of your ad if you believe that it was incorrectly rejected. If your ad rejection is successfully overturned, this will not count as an ad violation.
Why is Google Ads so difficult? ›
There are many challenges to learning Google Ads and creating a successful campaign. Some of the more common problems are failure to determine your audience and keywords correctly, difficulty describing what makes your business unique, missing information, and a website that doesn't work well on mobile devices.
How to fix ad disapproved destination not working? ›
Solution: Resolving a destination mismatch disapproval is a breeze! Simply identify the specific final URL that all your ads in that ad group should point to, and make sure that every ad, including the paused ones, directs users to that same final URL path.
Why ads are approved then rejected? ›
There are several common reasons for Facebook ad rejection, including the use of banned words, violation of Facebook's advertising policies, non-compliance with community standards, unacceptable content, deceptive content, dangerous content, and more.
To determine the cause of the Circumventing Systems policy violation and reinstate your Google Ads account:
- Review policy guidelines.
- Audit campaigns for violations.
- Check account history for suspicious activity.
- Contact Google Ads support for assistance.
- Make necessary changes to comply.
How to fix suspended Google Ads account? ›
Google Ads Suspensions because of Unpaid Balance
Check the billing details and make sure they are correct. If you see an option to verify billing, follow the guidelines and complete it. Make sure you have completed the Advertiser Verification. Next, follow the suspension email and submit an appeal.
How do you solve a circumventing system? ›
Circumventing Systems is usually triggered by one of these:
- Being associated, in any way, with more than one Google Ads account.
- Being hacked and visitors were being redirected elsewhere.
- Using a domain previously used in another Google Ads account (you might not know)
- Using bad / Black Hat SEO methods.
- Affiliate marketing.
How do I lift Google Ads suspension? ›
Fix your suspended account. If you believe there's been an error, and that you haven't violated our policies, submit an appeal. You can do this by navigating to the "Contact Us" link, which will direct you to the appeal form on the right side of your screen within your Google Ads account.
How many times can you appeal Google Ads? ›
There is no limit to how many appeals you can submit to Google. However, it's not recommended to submit numerous appeals. The more appeals you make to a previously rejected appeal, the less likely your next appeal is to even be reviewed.
Why is my Google Ads account suspended for misrepresentation? ›
Unacceptable business practices
Examples: Enticing users to part with money or information under false or unclear pretenses, presenting a false identity, business name, or contact information. Charging users for products typically available for free. Sites that are "phishing" for users information.
How to fix ad disapproval one website per ad group? ›
One website per ad group
- Edit your URLs so that all ad display URLs and keyword URLs in your ad group use the same domain.
- Move ads and keywords to a new ad group or campaign if you'd like to advertise another website.
- Remove the ads or remove the keywords if you don't want to keep them in your ad group.
How to fix ad disapproval image quality? ›
Your image can be the wrong size, low quality, or have the wrong orientation. The fix for this Google Ads disapproval is simple: Change the image! If your image isn't up to Google's standards, you can swap it out for another one. Make sure the new image fits the guidelines, so you don't receive another disapproval.
How to get Google Ads approved? ›
How ad approval works
- After you create or edit an ad or asset, the review process begins automatically.
- If your ad passes the review, its status will change to "Eligible", and it will start to run.