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What is "Click Fraud"? |
Click Fraud, also known as PPC Fraud, is when someone (a competitor or other person) clicks on your pay-per-click ads repeatedly. The intent is usually to deplete your advertising budget to harm you financially. If your ad budget gets sufficiently depleted for a given business day, your ads will no longer appear under certain search topics, allowing your competitors to gain a strong advantage.
However, there are other situations that can arise when potential customers abuse your ads in an attempt to price shop or gather buying information. The main problem is that, depending on your type of business and the cost of each click, it may cost you more to gain this client's business than their actual sale would be worth in the end. This is why PPCSecure
allows you to select how many clicks you wish to allow before automatically displaying warning messages to a potential click-offender.
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How big of a problem is Click Fraud? |
Click Fraud is a massive problem. GoogleTM has admitted it is the one of the biggest threats to their business model. GoogleTM lost a lawsuit over Click Fraud back in 2006 to the tune of $90 Million dollars. In 2009, some experts put forth a theory that up to 90% of Facebook'sTM pay-per-clicks were possibly fraudulent. FacebookTM admitted the problem and took action to curb it, although they admit freely that it is impossible to completely eliminate Click Fraud.
Click Fraud rates peaked at their highest levels in history in late 2008. Many experts believe that 17-23% of clicks are invalid or outright fraud. Click Fraud for content ads can be even higher.
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Don't the search engines already track Click Fraud? |
Yes and no. The major search engines certainly take steps to REDUCE Click Fraud. If they didn't, advertisers wouldn't do business with them. However, it would seriously hurt any search provider's bottom line if they completely stopped all Click Fraud.
Any attempt to seriously curtail Click Fraud could cost the search engines millions of dollars a year. So, they try to strike a balance. They allow some fraud to occur and stop the rest.
Because of this, the only way to completely protect yourself is to use PPCSecure. We are a third-party monitoring company who will work to protect YOUR interests. We will show you where Click Fraud is happening, so you can stop it and demand a refund.
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How does PPCSecure stop Click Fraud & save me money? |
PPCSecure can be used in a number of ways to combat Click Fraud. |
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PPCSecure notifies you automatically when someone repeatedly clicks your ads. Being aware of the problem is the first step in stopping this behavior.
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PPCSecure can be configured to automatically display pop-up warnings that notify potential offenders that they are being monitored. You can set up the warnings to be as harsh or as light as you prefer.
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PPCSecure can be used to create detailed reports that will help you provide a compelling case to your ad provider that you have actually been the victim of Click Fraud and deserve a refund. Without these types of reports, it is almost a certainty that you will NOT get a refund for fraudulent clicks. But with PPCSecure,
you gain a powerful tool that significantly increases your chances of receiving a refund.
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For a complete guide on how PPCSecure
works, click here.
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Is PPCSecure right for my business? |
If you engage in ANY type of pay-per-click advertising, PPCSecure
will save
you money and protect you from Click Fraud.
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If you spend $200 or more per month on pay-per-click advertising, we highly recommend using PPCSecure. You will save more than enough money in a year to make it worthwhile. |
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If you spend less than $200 per month on PPC advertising, PPCSecure
"Light" is the right solution for you. It is the most affordable monitoring solution available and will ensure you are protected without breaking the bank.
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How is PPCSecure different from other similar solutions? |
PPCSecure stands head and shoulders above other similar products for
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We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. No other provider offers anything close. For more information, click here.
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PPCSecure offers live, professional, USA-based support. We are real people who work with you in a professional, honest, and ethical fashion. You'll LOVE our support!
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PPCSecure has, by far, the most intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Beginners and experts alike rave about how easy it is to use our interface.
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Which Search Engines will PPCSecure work with? |
PPCSecure is compatible with all PPC search engines. Our service functions seemlessly with Google AdWordsTM, Yahoo Search® (formerly Overture), Microsoft AdCenter®, Miva®, ABC SearchTM, 7SearchTM, SearchFeedSM, Ask.com®, and all others. We have thoroughly tested PPCSecure and have verified compatibility with the top engines.
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What data does PPCSecure track? |
PPCSecure tracks the following information for each and every person who
clicks on your ads:
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IP address (dial-up or high-speed) |
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Unique User Profile - A Tracking Cookie is placed on the user's machine. This helps you identify individual computers sitting behind a single router or IP address. |
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Session ID - This is similar to the Individual User Profile and is one more piece of data to help you in your fight to receive a refund from your PPC provider for invalid clicks. |
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Geographic Location - Pinpoint a user's city, state and country |
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Browser Type and Version (i.e., Internet Explorer, FireFox) |
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Operating System (i.e., Windows XP, Linux) |
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Exact date and time of each click (hh:mm:ss) |
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PPC Search Engine - Know exactly which search engine sent the click to your website |
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Keywords used - Learn which keywords the user was searching for immediately prior to clicking your ad
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How many clicks per month are included with my account? |
We have many different plans to choose from ranging from 10,000 clicks per month all the way to 750,000+ clicks per month. No matter what size your organization is, we have a plan to fit your needs. You can start with a smaller plan and easily upgrade as your business grows. To see our current pricing plans, click here.
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How many domains can I use my account with? |
Each PPCSecure account is limited to one domain. You can add additional domains at a 30% discount.
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How much does PPCSecure Cost? |
PPCSecure is FREE for the first 14 days. Get started with a FREE Test-Drive by clicking here. After your free test-drive ends, you can choose from a variety of pricing plans, starting as low as $15 per month.
For complete pricing details, click here.
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What forms of payment does PPCSecure accept? |
We accept all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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How safe is my information and data at PPCSecure? |
PPCSecure has one of the strongest privacy standards in the industry. Simply put, we handle your data the same way we would want our own data handled. For more information, or to read our entire privacy policy, click here.
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How quickly can I get started? |
Request your free 14 day test-drive of PPCSecure
now by clicking here and you'll be up and running in the next 10 minutes!
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How do I get started? |
To get started immediately, click here for a free 14 day test-drive account. Your account will be activated immediately and you will be sent complete instructions via email on how to start monitoring your ads.
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Does PPCSecure offer a Referral or Affiliate Program? |
Absolutely, we have an affiliate program and referral program. For complete details and to learn how much money you could make, click here.
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