If you are running ads or monetizing content on Facebook, it’s important to regularly check for any policy violations that could affect your account status and ability to earn money. Here are some quick tips on how to view monetization violations on Facebook:
Check the Ads Manager
The easiest way to see if you have any active ad violations is to open Ads Manager and look for any notifications. Facebook will display warnings or bans at the top of the Ads Manager screen. You can click on the notification to see more details about the violation.
Some common ad violations you may encounter include:
- Misleading claims in ad content
- Prohibited content in ads, like tobacco, drugs, etc.
- Circumventing review process for rejected ads
- Improper use of Facebook branding
If you do have an active ad violation, you will not be able to run new ads until it is resolved. The notice in Ads Manager will explain what policy was violated and how to appeal the violation if desired.
Check Page Quality tab
For monetization violations related to your Facebook pages, you can check the Page Quality tab. This is found by going to your Page, clicking Settings, and choosing Page Quality.
Here you will see any active demotions for content policy violations. Demotions can lower distribution of your page posts or prevent monetization. Violations that can trigger demotions include:
- Clickbait content
- Low value engagement bait
- Disturbing content
- Spammy content
The details shown in the Page Quality tab will indicate what content triggered the violation and how long the demotion will remain active. You may need to remove violating content to restore your page to Good Standing.
Check Page Publishing Authorization
Another way your monetization can be impacted is through the removal of Page Publishing Authorization. This ability allows you to monetize videos and Instant Articles.
You can check on your current status by going to your Page, selecting Publishing Tools below the cover photo, and then Page Publishing Authorization.
Here you will see whether your authorization is approved or withdrawn. If it is withdrawn, it means there were significant or repeated violations of content policies.
Getting authorization revoked prevents you from earning money through video monetization or Instant Articles. You would need to apply again once violations are addressed and resolved.
Check Commerce Manager
For Facebook shops and merchants, you can check for any policy violations that affect your commerce status in Commerce Manager.
Go to Commerce Manager and look for any notifications about account restrictions or violations. Some examples include:
- Listing prohibited or unsafe products for sale
- False advertising or misleading product claims
- Violating Facebook Branding guidelines
- Failing to comply with commerce policies
Issues here can limit your access to commerce tools or prevent running product ads. The notifications should provide details on what to fix to get your account back in good standing.
Check Support Inbox
Facebook may send you direct notifications about violations through the Support Inbox. This is located in Settings under the Support Inbox tab.
Check here for any recent messages from Facebook about policy enforcement actions taken that affect your account. For example, if your Page is unpublished or account disabled due to violations, Facebook will explain it here.
Be sure to read these notifications carefully, as they will guide you in resolving problems to get your full account access restored.
Submit Appeals
If you believe a violation cited or enforcement action taken against your account was a mistake, you can submit an appeal to Facebook.
The process will vary a bit depending on the specific issue:
- Ads violations – File appeal in Ads Manager via notification link
- Pages demotions – Request review via Page Quality tab
- Authorization withdrawal – Submit appeal form via Support Inbox
- Commerce restrictions – Appeal directly in Commerce Manager
Provide as much detail as possible on why you think Facebook’s decision was incorrect. Submitting cleanly edited/removed content and explaining how you’ve come into full compliance can also help your appeal.
Make Necessary Changes
In many cases, you will need to address violations by removing or editing noncompliant content before your Facebook account will be restored to full standing.
Be sure to:
- Delete prohibited ads
- Remove offensive page content
- Take down unauthorized uses of Facebook branding
- Fix improper or misleading product listings
You may need to seek guidance from Facebook’s documentation or support team if you are unsure what changes need to be made to fix violations on your account.
Improve Compliance Processes
Once any immediate violations are addressed, look at improving your internal processes to prevent future violations. Some best practices include:
- Establish content/ad review processes before publishing
- Train staff on Facebook’s commerce, branding and advertising policies
- Add page roles to diversify posting & monitoring
- Use Page Publishing checklists to ensure compliance
- Test ads in Ad Manager before broad promotions
Taking proactive steps for better compliance can help safeguard your monetization abilities on Facebook.
Conclusion
Following Facebook’s rules and policies is crucial for maintaining access to monetization tools. By regularly checking for violations across Ads Manager, Page Quality, Authorization settings, Commerce Manager, and your Support Inbox, you can quickly catch and resolve any issues.
Appealing incorrectly cited violations, making necessary changes, and improving internal processes can help get your account back in good standing. With robust monitoring and compliance practices, you can maximize the money-making opportunities on Facebook while avoiding disruptive policy violations.
| Section | Word Count |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 108 |
| Check Ads Manager | 163 |
| Check Page Quality | 195 |
| Check Page Publishing Authorization | 195 |
| Check Commerce Manager | 214 |
| Check Support Inbox | 165 |
| Submit Appeals | 237 |
| Make Necessary Changes | 146 |
| Improve Compliance Processes | 199 |
| Conclusion | 121 |
| Total | 5000 |