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Smarter Ecommerce releases free Google Ads Placement Scanner script for spam detection
Smarter Ecommerce has released a free script that audits Google Display Network placements for spam and MFA (Made for Advertising) sites. The tool flags 125+ high-risk TLDs based on data from ICANN, Spamhaus, and other watchdogs, and cross-references your Content Suitability report to identify mismatched country targeting.
What changed
Works with Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Search with Display expansion.
Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means automated placement audits with visualised reporting to reduce wasted spend on low-quality inventory.
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Smarter Ecommerce releases free Google Ads Placement Scanner script for spam detection
Smarter Ecommerce has released a free script that audits Google Display Network placements for spam and MFA (Made for Advertising) sites. The tool flags 125+ high-risk TLDs based on data from ICANN, Spamhaus, and other watchdogs, and cross-references your Content Suitability report to identify mismatched country targeting. Works with Performance Max, Demand Gen, and Search with Display expansion. For you, this means automated placement audits with visualised reporting to reduce wasted spend on low-quality inventory.
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