[#XXXXX] First Warning : Google Third Party Terms Violation - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

shawnhag · 02-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Got an email today from *.thirdpary.google.com stating that my business website (local seo) was in violation of several of their TOS, and that this email was as a result of a complaint (hater)

There were 3 total infractions but the one in particular that was interesting was this:

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III. You may not violate Google's branding guidelines, including:
>
> Using Google brand features in any way that isn't consistent with Google's brand-usage guidelines -- Google Permissions
>
> While we allow unaltered usage of Google screenshot (an image of our homepage or search results page), this use must be unaltered: You can’t superimpose graphics, photos, or ad copy on the screenshot or change the look of the screen-captured image in any other way.
>
> Your webpage XXXXXXX is in violation of this guideline. Please use an acceptable Google search results' screenshot (Google Permissions)
>
> Please reply to us immediately and acknowledge that you have received this email. We request you to correct the violation(s) and contact us within 15 days on the changes made to correct the violation. Please note that if we do not hear from you or if the violations are not corrected, your membership and access to Google programs will risk termination. These programs may include but are not limited to Google Certification Program, Google Engage for Agencies, AdWords API preferred pricing, AdWords API access, and AdWords accounts.

Anyone else got one of these?

Worst part about it is all it was, was a cropped screenshot of a local niche maps page with a heading that said "Results" on it! I've literally seen *thousands* of these types of images.

Whaddya gonna do...just thought some of you might find this interesting.

Jameel · 02-08-2012, 07:37 PM

nickCR · 02-08-2012, 07:40 PM

I don't find this to be a problem. CSS this.

Put the image on the site in it's completely natural form. Put a heading on it just above the image in plain text (using html). Then when the fuckers say ok thanks for complying... simply use on the plain text: position: absolute; padding-top: 10px; and you'll be back in business and this time technically doing nothing wrong because you are not ALTERING their fucking stupid piece of shit image, rather just putting text over it which doesn't seem to be against their rules as they specifically refer to the image / screen shot and not the page/html or css

kingfish · 02-08-2012, 07:41 PM

Sounds pretty obvious move the Results off of the image.

shawnhag · 02-08-2012, 07:44 PM

yes i just deleted the entire image - page is only there to place orders, read up on company etc. i dont want to play games with them and split hairs - they will always win.

JCash · 02-08-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnhag

Whaddya gonna do...just thought some of you might find this interesting.

Hmm...nope.

RandTheRand · 02-08-2012, 07:50 PM

did you get scared when you seen the email
be honest brah

poisonsembrace · 02-08-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RandTheRand

did you get scared when you seen the email
be honest brah

Andrew Scherer · 02-08-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JCash

Hmm...nope.

lawl

Suddenly_Ass · 02-08-2012, 09:33 PM

WildGunner · 02-08-2012, 10:34 PM

^ Well that was a surprise.

ClickMediaG · 02-09-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jameel

Looking for a good search guy to help with our payday products. Can pay the price, ping me at [email protected]

Bofu2U · 02-09-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ClickMediaG

Looking for a good search guy to help with our payday products. Can pay the price, ping me at [email protected]

So you're looking for guys like that?

Beach Affiliate · 02-09-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bofu2U

So you're looking for guys like that?

After Scooby died, Shaggy got down to srs internet business.

Bofu2U · 02-09-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Beach Affiliate

After Scooby died, Shaggy got down to srs internet business.

Rut roh.

culvers · 02-09-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jameel

so am i the only one who noticed the dildo on the shelf in the background?

nickCR · 02-09-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by culvers

so am i the only one who noticed the dildo on the shelf in the background?

Or the book that says Fiziologia making this most likely outside of North America.

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