Rejected by AdSense Three Times—Why I’m Still Building Runner’s Rings
Runner’s Rings has been rejected by AdSense three times, but I still want to keep building this app for runners. Here’s an honest look at the costs of indie development and why I joined the Amazon Associates Program.
Runner’s Rings is a running app that lets runners see the roads and regions they have covered on a map—a way to look back on the life they have run. I build and maintain it on my own under the name ATSUO.
Runner’s Rings has been rejected by AdSense three times. The review notice said “low value content.” That was disappointing, but I’m not giving up. I’m continuing to improve the site and its guidance so that first-time visitors can understand what the app offers and how to use it.
Recently, I asked Google Search’s AI, “Is Runner’s Rings profitable?” The answer said that server and external API costs mean the project is currently running at a loss, with the developer paying the expenses out of pocket. Most of Runner’s Rings’ features are free, and I personally cover the costs of keeping the service running. I need to find ways to maintain the servers and continue improving the app.
Alongside my continued efforts with AdSense, I joined the Amazon Associates Program. If you are already planning to shop on Amazon, I’d be grateful if you visited Amazon.co.jp through my storefront. It isn’t limited to running gear. If a purchase made through the link qualifies, Runner’s Rings may earn a referral fee.
As an Amazon Associate, Runner’s Rings earns from qualifying purchases.
There is no pressure to buy or support the project. If you happen to think of Runner’s Rings when you are already planning to shop, it helps me keep building.
Even after three AdSense rejections, I’ll keep working to make Runner’s Rings more useful. I hope to build, one step at a time, a place that runners can use to preserve the history of their runs—and feel glad they found.
【Amazon storefront】
https://amzn.to/4yaVMbM