It’s not uncommon to find this message in your Facebook ads”Rejected. This usually means you have to edit an element of your advertisement or modify the selection of your target audience. After resolving the issue then you can submit the ad. Usually, it will take only several minutes to be approved.
Some ads are deleted permanently, while in other cases, there’s no way to modify the Facebook advert so that it is acceptable to the site.
We’ll walk you through the various scenarios that could result in your Facebook ads rejected. Additionally, we’ll explain how to locate the ads that were rejected, how to correct them and the steps you should take if the corrections you make don’t solve the issue.
Facebook Ads rejected? What happened?
Facebook has a lengthy list of prohibited and restricted content in its policy. The content that is restricted is permitted however you must adhere to certain rules, usually depending on the location you live in. The content that is banned is never permitted on Facebook.
There’s a longer list of reasons, but here are the most common reasons why Facebook ads are rejected because of violations that involve restricted content:
Illegal content is for certain events for instance, if you want to target an advertisement with alcohol on it for those who are under 21 within the United States.
Discriminatory content.
Ads that utilize Facebook branding assets.
Adverts that violate trademarks or copyrights.
Screenshots of the User Interface.
Lead ads required sensitive information, such as criminal records or health information, as well as sexual orientation.
Advertisements that have poor positioning or inaccurate descriptions of products or pictures that are irrelevant.
ads that are designed to make people feel different or incite.
Content that is restricted for specific locations and users, as with social issues, cryptocurrency, as well as pharmaceutical medications.
Of course, there are some content that is completely banned from Facebook as being prohibited content. Some examples include:
Illegal services or products.
Tobacco-related items.
Drug-related ads.
Ammunition and weapons.
Adult content that includes nudity or suggestive images.
False information or sensational content.
Content that is grammatically incorrect or inappropriate.
Ads that are malware-laden.
Adverts that promote illegal business practices, such as multilevel marketing.
How to determine if and why your Facebook advertisement was not accepted
The first step in dealing with the rejection of an advertisement is to figure out whether it was rejected initially. I’ve observed that I’ve never received an email regarding an unrejected or pending Facebook Ad, so it’s easy to create an advertisement, delete it from Facebook and later realize that it’s not running in any way.
We recommend that you stick to Facebook for a short period to check if the advertisement been able to pass the initial automated test. It’s generally recommended to check back on Facebook until you’re certain your ad has passed an “Published” as well as the “Active” stage.
Let’s say that you clicked one of the Publish and Boost Post Now buttons. You think you’ve followed the guidelines and created an attractive advertisement and selected the right target audience. What do you do to determine if the Facebook Ad has been rejected or accepted?
Start by checking the main Facebook profile dashboard. Find your Ads Manager option. Click the button.
There are many other methods to look up your previous advertisements on Facebook including your Business Suite page or the Ad Center. We believe that using the Ads Manager as the most efficient method of handling both old and new future ads. However, the Business Suite includes additional tools to help you design bigger campaigns.
How do I submit an online review when Facebook ads are not accepted
Every Facebook advertisement goes through a series of automated reviews before they are published. When we say automated, it means that bots and algorithms handle the bulk of the work. This could be difficult for those advertising companies as it’s not an easy task to talk to computers or robots about the right way to make sure that your advertisement doesn’t be rejected. After initial automation, you’ll can contact your Facebook help desk. But, it’s a last-ditch attempt, and typically not an effective option, since Facebook customer support might take a long time to respond and, in most cases, they don’t offer any flexibility to your ad.
In the end, there are two options to contest the rejection of ads: either automatically through email service.
It is the first thing to do, which is send your Facebook advertisement to be approved. The treatment for all ads was the same considering that Facebook has to handle all kinds of content for ads, ranging from illegal to morally objectionable.
An email appears following the time you have posted an advertisement. It should state the Ad Status is in Review.
Use these methods to verify what’s happening with your ads Go to the Ads Manager to check what’s happening with your most recent advertisement.
The general rule is that an advertisement that is in compliance with all rules and appears professional enough for publication will be given the”green “Active” message beside it.
A green “Rejected” message will inform users that the automatic Facebook review system has flagged your advertisement for infractions to its guidelines.
If you think this is justifiable or not it’s impossible to solve the issue except to edit the ad and submit it again for further scrutiny.
So, click”View Results” beside that Facebook Ad in question.
Every Facebook ad that is rejected includes the reasons why it was not approved in the first place.
The user is presented with a red icon and a message, along with a long description of the rule you violated. Most of the time the issue has to relate to the content of the advertisement or the people you intended to target.
How do you contact support when your advertisement is rejected
The Facebook Ad rejected for the second time is typically placed in the category of “Unchanged,” meaning the rejection status stays the same. A excellent place to keep track of more in-depth information about your status is to go to your Account Quality tab on Facebook.
It’s crucial to watch this page as the presence of too many issues on your ads account may result in you barred from posting. You could also be removed from your Facebook account entirely.
Here, you will find the ads that are ready for another review. Most ads can try one time to correct any issues, but you must follow rules and then submit the ad for a second review. If you don’t pass the review, the ad usually is sent into the Unchanged bin, which is where it cannot be altered. In this case you’ll need to start with a fresh ad.
Some ads do not get the chance to be reviewed again. The ads that are completely dismissed include those that are clearly illegal or morally wrong, such as ads that make reference to hate speech or radicalism.
In the end
The trick to a successful decline of a Facebook Ad is to keep at it and enjoy the game.
It’s a bit disappointing that Facebook doesn’t offer any kind of customer service You can help yourself by editing your advertisement correctly and submit it to be reviewed. Cut corners can block the ad, and then you’ll have difficulty communicating with an actual person.
