Google Adsense Disabled? Here’s the Solution

Google Adsense is the #1 advertising platform in the world, and many websites rely on it as their primary source of revenue. However, having your Google Adsense account disabled can be stressful, especially when it’s your main income stream. But don’t worry, getting your account back isn’t impossible, and this guide will walk you through the steps to restore your earnings.

If your Google Adsense account has been disabled, understanding why it happened and how to fix it is crucial. In this article, I’ll share my personal experience and give you practical steps to get your account back up and running.

When Google disables Adsense on your site, it doesn’t necessarily mean your site is permanently banned. Google’s algorithms and review teams closely monitor websites to ensure they follow the rules. If you find yourself in this situation, stay calm. There are solutions you can apply to get your account back.

Back in 2011, as a high school student, I started a website to share my knowledge with the world, and everything seemed to be going well. But one day, I received the dreaded message: “We’ve disabled Google Adsense ads on your site.”

I panicked. For two weeks, I stopped writing articles and spent my time scouring forums for ways to recover my account. Then, one day, I read a blog post that completely changed my approach. I realized that making the wrong moves with Adsense from the start could cost everything – even my domain name if my site got permanently banned.

So, I worked hard for three months without any revenue, cleaning up my website. I removed duplicate content, illegal links, and made design changes that aligned with Google’s rules. After sending multiple requests, my account was finally restored. The joy I felt was indescribable!

For another site, I faced a permanent ban, but I managed to recover by migrating my domain. In this article, I’ll explain how you can do the same.

If your Google Adsense account is disabled, this article will be your guide to restoring it and getting back on track.

Common Reasons and Lessons Learned

There are two primary reasons why Google may disable your Adsense account:

1. Incorrect Activities

If your account was disabled due to “incorrect activities,” it typically relates to issues with clicks, such as:

Clicking on your own ads.
Receiving unnatural traffic.
Placing ads in ways that encourage clicks.
Using scripts to artificially boost ad clicks.

2. Policy Violations

If it wasn’t due to incorrect activities, the reason might be that your site didn’t follow Adsense’s policies. This can include:

Illegal content (e.g., piracy, adult content, etc.).
Misleading themes that make it hard to distinguish between ads and content.
Copyright violations (e.g., copying content from other sites).

For more details, you can check Google’s official Adsense Policy page.

Before requesting Adsense reactivation, follow these steps:

If the Reason is Incorrect Activities

Focus on organic traffic. Let visitors find you through search engines and social media rather than buying traffic.
Never click on your own ads.
Remove all ads from your site temporarily.

If the Reason is Policy Violations

Remove any articles that contain copied content.
Get rid of illegal links or content.
Simplify your website’s theme for better compliance with Adsense rules.
Publish at least 50 quality articles to prove that your site adds value.

Once you’ve made these changes, focus on improving your site’s quality and visitor satisfaction. When your site starts receiving natural traffic, you can use this Google Adsense appeal form to request reactivation.

If you still have access to your account but ads have stopped showing, you may need to block certain sites through the “Allow & Block Ads” feature. Go to Settings > Manage, select the suspicious site, and click “Remove.”

After reactivation, it may take up to 48 hours for ads to reappear on your site.

Solution 2: Migrate Your Site

If your site is permanently banned, it’s not the end of the world! You can migrate to a new domain like I did.

For example, if your original site was example.com, you can switch to example.net. Use a backup of your old site and migrate your content to the new domain. Don’t forget to update your internal links. Afterward, remove Adsense code from the old site and set up 301 redirects from the old domain to the new one. This tells search engines that you’ve changed domains.

Once your new site is up and running, register for a new Google Adsense account and forget the old one.

Lessons Learned

Here’s a key lesson: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify your income streams by exploring other advertising networks, sponsored content, or affiliate marketing. While Adsense is valuable, depending solely on it can be risky.

And remember, Google’s rules exist to ensure that your visitors have a great experience. Keep your site clean, valuable, and user-friendly!

If you’ve had your Google Adsense account disabled, leave a comment and share your experience!

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Google Adsense Disabled – Is Your Site Banned?

My Experience with Google Adsense