Why My Ad Network Applications Keep Getting Rejected

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Published·Jun 27, 2014Modified·Jul 2, 2014

When I first set up my blog, a netizen asked me if I planned to make money from it. Who wouldn't want to earn money? So I set myself a lofty long-term goal: reach 1,000 page views (PV) within three months and apply for ad network programs. However, six months have passed, and neither the ad network approval nor the 1,000 PV milestone has been achieved. Making money seems like a distant dream. Looking back, I realize I had overestimated things; execution is not as easy as it sounds.

At the three-month mark, my IP traffic was still very low, yet I foolishly applied for Google AdSense. Google AdSense responded quickly, replying via email within a few hours that my application had been rejected.

Google AdSense Rejection Notice

Don't lose heart; life is full of setbacks. By the fifth month, I was full of confidence again. My IP traffic had increased slightly, and the content was a bit more substantial. I tried again, but the result was the same tragedy: another rejection.

Even this didn't discourage me. Since Google AdSense wouldn't approve me, I decided to apply for Baidu Union. However, there was a headache: my blog was hosted on a Hong Kong server, and I hadn't completed the ICP filing. A netizen mentioned that it might be possible to get approved without filing, but it largely depended on luck. Unfortunately, my luck seemed to be lacking. I applied twice to Baidu Union, and both times I was ruthlessly rejected.

Baidu Union Rejection Notice

Although I faced repeated setbacks, I didn't lose confidence. I then applied to the A5 Ad Network, thinking it might be easier. But it wasn't as simple as I imagined; insufficient traffic led to another rejection. The outcome was clear: I applied to Google AdSense three times, Baidu Union twice, and A5 Ad Network once. All of them made the same decision: rejection. This is a rather tragic situation.

Making money through ad networks is truly difficult for a blog, especially one like mine without an ICP filing. I will continue to maintain my minimalist style. Although I haven't been approved for ad networks, I am relieved that I have already recovered my costs and am content with that. Sometimes, it's better to change our mindset, lower our expectations, and accept things as they are. To my friends who, like me, have not been approved by ad networks: don't lose heart. Keep going; you will eventually get approved.