domains with accents

[ightttttt]

can the domain ur running search ads for have accents in the name this like: á ?

does google allow it? like this for example: exámplewebsite.com

will the domain/ad show like that to the user who sees the ad as well

 

[Sarcasti Cat]

Yes, Google allows domains with accents (IDN domains), but it shows in punycode format in ads sometimes, like xn--exmplewebsite-abc.com. Some browsers may show the accent, some show punycode. Better to check how it looks before running ads, cause users might see weird characters.

 

[ightttttt]

Yes, Google allows domains with accents (IDN domains), but it shows in punycode format in ads sometimes, like xn--exmplewebsite-abc.com. Some browsers may show the accent, some show punycode. Better to check how it looks before running ads, cause users might see weird characters.

What method do u think is best to see how it'll look before it runs? If it shows as a normal looking domain in the ad preview is that how it will show unless the searchers browser shows punycode

 

[SmTasker]

What method do u think is best to see how it'll look before it runs? If it shows as a normal looking domain in the ad preview is that how it will show unless the searchers browser shows punycode

create a draft campaign and check it in the Ads preview & diagnostic tool, that should work

 

[Rick Ad Master]

What @Sarcasti Cat mentioned is correct. However, do bear in mind that if the domain name is similar to a trademarked brand name, then such a domain can be easily revoked or suspended by the domain registrar. Do not forget that Google Ads algorithms are nowadays pumped with steroids which could flag such a domain used in an ad campaign as a cybersquatting attempt, if the domain name is similar to a trademarked brand name, and the Google Ads account would get suspended with something like "Unacceptable Business Practices" or "Circumventing Systems".

 

[woggle]

Google allows it but it might show up as punycode which looks spammy to users.

 

[Umarius]

Google actually allows punycode domains with accents, but honestly, it’s a massive red flag for click-through rates and looks super sketchy to users. Just stick to standard ascii characters if you don't want your ads getting flagged or ignored by your audience

 

[Bluefrog_1974]

Those kinds of domains are the worst. I'd never buy them personally

 

[hungdaingoc]

yes