How do I block ad clicks from certain countries on Clicksies?

Short Answer: To block ad clicks from specific countries on Clicksies, navigate to the “block by country” section, enable it, set the option to “only allow,” and then select the countries you want to permit clicks from. Finally, save your settings by clicking “update allowed countries.”

Full Explanation

Clicksies provides a straightforward way to control where your ad clicks come from by allowing you to block or allow clicks based on country. By turning on the “block by country” feature, you gain the ability to restrict ad clicks only to the countries you select. This ensures that clicks from unwanted countries are blocked automatically, helping you optimize your ad traffic.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Scroll down to the section labeled “block by country” within your Clicksies dashboard.
Turn the “block by country” feature on to activate country-based filtering.
Set the filtering option to “only allow” to specify that only clicks from certain countries are accepted.
Check the boxes next to the countries from which you want to permit ad clicks.
Click the button labeled “update allowed countries” to save and apply your changes.

Real Examples

For instance, if you want to receive clicks only from the United States and Canada, you would enable “block by country,” set it to “only allow,” then check the boxes for those two countries specifically. After updating, clicks originating from other countries will be automatically blocked.

Common Mistakes

Forgetting to enable the “block by country” setting before selecting countries.
Not saving your changes by clicking “update allowed countries,” which means the settings won’t be applied.
Setting to “only allow” but failing to select any countries, which could block clicks from all locations.

FAQs

Q: Can I block multiple countries at once?
Yes, by selecting multiple countries under the “only allow” option, you essentially block all other countries from clicking your ads.

Q: What happens if I don’t update allowed countries after selection?
Your selections won’t be saved, and the blocking rules will not take effect.

Key Takeaways

Use the “block by country” feature on Clicksies to control ad click origins.
Always turn this feature on before selecting countries.
Choose “only allow” to whitelist specific countries rather than blocking individual ones.
Save your configuration by clicking “update allowed countries.”