Bit of a kick in the gut
I added the Google advertising this early on so it could get some decent indexing under its belt in the hopes that down the line it could be a small but reliable revenue stream (I am in this for the long haul, here, folks). Unfortunately I got an email today informing me my account had been disabled for “invalid click activity.” I dunno if some folks were overzealous in their efforts to support me and racked up way too many clicks per IP, or what, but this is a bit of a downer and baffling besides. The Google ads had already generated enough to more than cover some modest PW adverts; now they’re not even going to pay me what was purportedly owed.
I’ve appealed the suspension; keep your fingers crossed, I guess.
Meanwhile, I’ve swapped out the little Project Wonderful square for a skyscraper with a little more real estate … any takers? 🙂
Hi Erin! I wouldn’t worry too much about the google ads. Literally the exact same thing happened to me when I put them up not soon after starting my comic, and I haven’t really missed them. Everything I’ve heard suggests they give a pretty rubbish payout in the long run anyway. 🙂
Reckon you’re better off with Project Wonderful, and I’ve given the bidding a bit of a headstart (on the non-US areas, anyway, your US box has hit the ground running!). I’m really digging your stuff here, hope you keep updating!
Wow! Thanks so much, Rose, for the feedback & for buying some space! Extra thanks for the reassurance; that’s good to hear.
Incidentally, Red Moon Rising is excellent; you’re a master of gestural, atmospheric backgrounds.
Wow, thank you! 🙂 It’s very kind of you to say. As I said, don’t worry too much about the advertising, PW is pretty robust and easy to use so I think you’ll start attracting a good spread of bids before too long, especially considering the quality of your work.
Happy Holidays Erin.
You too, FireSight.
Yup, had exactly the same thing happen to me. And you can forget about the appeal – don’t think they even bother looking at those! 🙁 Project Wonderful on the other hand is pretty awesome. Good service and no hassles with them so far! 🙂
Yeah, they form-lettered my appeal. Nice to know how many other people are in the same boat. Well, reassuring, anyway. There’s nothing super nice about Google promising you a sack of money and then yoinking your advertising when it’s time to pay out. 😉