Google Adwords 'on hold'

keyword status on hold

[LottyB]

I'm running a google adwords camapign and most of the keywords have the status 'on hold'. I've read the google help which didn't explain my predicament nor offer any solutions.

I've changed my matching and the creative and still the 'on hold' status hasn't changed. Any ideas on what I need to do?

Thanks

[mike_ppc]

The "on hold" problem is much wider! Just keep reading on this forum, you will find many threads related to this matter!

See for example: [webmasterworld.com...]

Anyway, you don't have to dispair. In 90% of the cases, there is just a bug and "on hold" KWs are online. Just keep an eye on the impressions.
Good luck!

[sem4u]

Welcome to Webmasterworld LottyB! :)

As Mike says there are lots of threads about the 'on hold' status here.

I am setting up a new account today. I haven't even entered the billing details yet and I have two phrases 'on hold'...

[LottyB]

Thanks for your encouragement. Thought I was going mad!

I take it's just a bug in Google then?

I'll keep on montioring :-D