Look for alerts or notifications in the top-right corner of the dashboard. These notifications often explain the issue, such as account suspensions, billing problems, or policy violations.
2. Review Policy Violations
Visit the Policy Manager under the "Tools & Settings" menu.
Identify any policy violations listed and review the specific policies Google says you have breached.
Common violations include:
Misleading ad content.
Prohibited products or services.
Landing page issues (e.g., malware or broken links).
3. Resolve Billing Issues
Navigate to Billing & Payments in the "Tools & Settings" menu.
Ensure:
Payment methods are up-to-date.
There are no declined transactions or pending payments.
Your account has sufficient funds if using a prepay setup.
Update payment methods or retry declined payments as needed.
4. Check Account Status
If your account is suspended, check the notification for details.
Common reasons for suspension:
Policy violations.
Suspicious payment activity.
Unusual account behavior.
Steps to resolve:
Fix the root cause of the suspension (e.g., update billing, modify ad content).
Submit an appeal via the link provided in the suspension notification.
5. Audit Campaign Settings
Review affected campaigns for potential issues:
Targeting Issues: Ensure geographic, demographic, and audience targeting are correctly configured.
Ad Copy Errors: Check for disapproved ads due to non-compliance with Google’s ad policies.
Landing Pages: Ensure all links work and meet Google's standards (e.g., no deceptive content, fast loading time, mobile responsiveness).
Phone Support: Use the phone number provided in the Help Center for your region.
Provide Details: Be ready with your customer ID, account details, and specific issue.
7. Submit an Appeal or Fix Request
If the issue involves a disapproved ad or suspension:
Edit your ads to comply with the policy and resubmit for approval.
Submit an appeal if you believe there’s been a mistake. Use the form linked in the notification.
8. Prevent Future Issues
Familiarize yourself with Google Ads policies.
Regularly monitor your account for warnings or notifications.
Conduct routine audits of your campaigns to ensure compliance.
By systematically addressing these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve issues impacting your Google Ads promotions. Let me know if you'd like more specific help on any of these steps!