6. Reviewing and Blocking Ads

In This Chapter

Using the Allow & Block Ads Tab

Blocking Different Types of Ads

Configuring Advanced Settings

Using the Ad Review Center

How do you keep unwanted ads from appearing on your website? You certainly don’t want to see ads from competitors show up in your AdSense blocks; you probably don’t want to see offensive ads, either, or ads that are overly spammy.

Fortunately, AdSense lets you fine-tune the types of ads that it serves to your site. You can block ads from specific competitors, as well as all ads within a specific category or that contain certain content. This prevents unwanted advertising from appearing on your site—and ensures a better experience for your site’s visitors.

Using the Allow ...

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