Ask ChatGPT: Fix some ads.txt file issues to avoid severe impact to your revenue in Google Blogger

Introduction

Fixing the "Earnings at risk - You need to fix some ads.txt file issues to avoid severe impact to your revenue" issue on the Google Blogger platform involves a few specific steps. Here's how to address it:

Access Your Blogger Dashboard:

Log in to your Blogger account and go to your Blogger Dashboard.

Access the Monetization Section:

In the Blogger Dashboard, click on the blog you want to address this issue for. Then, go to the "Earnings" section, which is where you manage your AdSense account.

Review the Earnings at Risk Message:

In the "Earnings" section, you will likely see the "Earnings at risk" message with a link to resolve the issue. Click on the link to access more details about the issue.

Follow the Instructions:

Google will provide you with specific instructions for resolving the ads.txt file issue. This usually involves creating or updating the ads.txt file for your Blogger blog.

Update Your Ads.txt File:

In most cases, you will be instructed to add lines to your ads.txt file to specify that your Blogger blog is authorized to display AdSense ads. You can typically find your AdSense publisher ID and the necessary lines to add in the AdSense account.

Here's an example of what your ads.txt file lines might look like:

google.com, pub-1234567890123456, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

pub-1234567890123456: Replace this with your AdSense Publisher ID.

Save the Changes:

After adding or updating the lines in your ads.txt file, save the changes.

Check Your Blogger Site:

Visit your Blogger blog to ensure that it's displaying ads properly. This helps confirm that the issue has been resolved.

Verify with Google AdSense:

Go back to your Google AdSense account, and in the "Account" section, click "Account information." Use the "Check ads.txt file" link to verify that your Blogger blog's ads.txt file is correctly configured.

Allow for Propagation:

Keep in mind that it might take some time for the changes to propagate, and for Google to recognize the updated ads.txt file.

Monitor Revenue:

After completing these steps, monitor your AdSense revenue to ensure that the issue has been resolved, and your earnings are no longer at risk.

Note

If you encounter any issues during this process, you can also reach out to Google AdSense support for further assistance.