What happened when you tried to optimize your website after watching the SEO modules?

Short Answer: When I started optimizing my website by changing the URL, I did not realize this was breaking the links used in my Google ads. As a result, I received an automated email stating that my ads were no longer serving because they were disapproved.

Full Explanation

After watching the SEO modules, I began experimenting with optimizing my website’s URLs. However, I overlooked the fact that these URLs were directly tied to the links in my Google ads. When I altered the URLs, the links in my ads became broken. This disconnection caused Google to automatically disapprove my ads since the landing pages could not be accessed properly.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Watched SEO modules and learned about optimizing website URLs.
2. Started modifying the website URLs in an attempt to improve SEO.
3. Unintentionally broke the existing URLs that were linked in my Google ads.
4. Google detected the broken links and disapproved the ads automatically.
5. Received an automated email notifying me that my ads were not serving due to disapproval.

Real Examples

A practical outcome of my optimization attempt was the disruption of Google ad campaigns. Because the ad links pointed to URLs that no longer worked, Google prevented my ads from running to ensure user experience was not affected. This situation highlighted a direct connection between website optimization activities and advertising campaigns.

Common Mistakes

• Modifying URLs without checking their use in external platforms like Google ads.
• Not testing or verifying that existing links remain intact after making changes to the website.
• Ignoring automated alerts or emails from Google regarding ad disapprovals.

FAQs

Q: Why were my Google ads disapproved after URL changes?

A: Google disapproves ads when the destination URLs are broken or lead to inaccessible pages. Changing URLs without updating the ads breaks the links.

Q: How can I prevent ads from being disapproved when optimizing URLs?

A: Ensure all URLs in ads are updated to reflect any website changes, and test that the links are working properly before launching campaigns.

Key Takeaways

• Website optimization can inadvertently affect connected marketing efforts like Google ads.
• Always confirm that URL changes do not break existing links used in advertisements.
• Monitor communication from Google about your ads to quickly address disapprovals.
• Coordination between website optimization and ad management is essential to maintain a smooth advertising campaign.