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Google Warns

Google recently put out a word of warning to advertisers about where they should place their adsense ads.  Google warns that if webmasters place the ads in the wrong spots, and their users mis-click on the ads too many times they can and will disable your account.

Places that Google doesn’t want you advertising

1) By Downloads - Google doesn’t want you to put your adsense ads near downloads.  They are afraid that too many people will mistak your ad for the download, resulting in fraudulent clicks

2) By Site Navigation - The same goes for site navigation.  If you put your adsense ads near the navigation of your site, especially near a pull down menu, you are asking for Google to end your account

3) By Flash Games - Flash games often involve active clicking.  Google is worried that by putting your adsense here, inadvertant mouse slips can result in fradulent dollars.

The bottom line is it isn’t worth getting kicked out of Adsense to try for a few extra dollars.  You should avoid putting ads in those places if at all possible.  So what does this tell us about where we should place the ads?  This article explains