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How to Monetize Your Website with Google AdSense

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Google Adsense

The Complete 2025 Guide to Start Earning Passive Income from Your Website. In this blog post we will provide tips and recommendations to help you achieve google adsense approval.

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$100B+
Annual AdSense Revenue are growing day-by-day
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2M+
Active Publishers
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1-2 Weeks
Average Approval Time if compliance is being followed
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$0.50-$10
Earnings Per 1000 Views

What is Google AdSense?

This is a crucial question for publishers to understand. Google AdSense is the world’s most popular advertising programme that enables website owners to display targeted ads and earn revenue when visitors click or view them. Whether you manage a blog, news site or niche website, AdSense provides a straightforward method to monetise your content and generate passive income.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

The Publishers produces high-quality content and strategic ad placement can earn anywhere from $500 to $10,000+ per month with AdSense, depending on traffic volume and niche.

Why Choose Google AdSense?

βœ… Easy to Use

No technical expertise is required. The process is straightforward with automated ad serving.

🎯 Targeted Ads

Google’s algorithm is dynamic and with the help of google’s AI displays relevant ads to your audience, increasing click-through rates(CTR’s).

πŸ’Έ Passive Income

Once set up is successfully done, AdSense generates revenue 24/7 automatically.

πŸ“± Responsive Formats

Ads automatically adapt to any screen size for optimal performance.

AdSense Eligibility Requirements (2025)

Before You Apply

Google has specific requirements to ensure quality publishers. Make sure your website meets these criteria before applying.

πŸ“ Content Requirements

  • Domain Age: At least 6 months old (recommended)
  • Content Volume: Minimum 20-30 high-quality, original posts
  • Word Count: Articles should be 800+ words minimum
  • Originality: 100% unique content, no plagiarism
  • Update Frequency: Regular posting schedule (weekly minimum)
  • Content Value: Helpful, informative content that solves problems

πŸ”§ Technical Requirements

  • Custom domain name (not free Blogger/WordPress.com subdomain)
  • SSL certificate installed (HTTPS)
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Fast loading speed (under 3 seconds)
  • Clear navigation and site structure
  • Professional design and layout

πŸ“„ Required Pages

Privacy Policy

Required by law. Must disclose cookie usage and data collection.

About Us

Information about who runs the website and its purpose.

Contact Page

Working contact form or email address for visitors.

Terms of Service

Rules and conditions for using your website.

Prohibited Content: Adult content, violent material, copyrighted content, illegal activities, excessive profanity, dangerous/harmful content, or misleading information.

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. Prepare Your Website

    Ensure you have 20-30 quality posts published, all required pages are live, and your site loads quickly on mobile devices. Remove any policy-violating content.

  2. Sign Up for AdSense

    Visit google.com/adsense, click “Get Started”, enter your website URL, and fill in your details. Select Individual or Business account type.

  3. Install Verification Code

    Copy the AdSense code snippet and paste it in your website’s <head> section. For WordPress, use plugins like “Ad Inserter” or “Site Kit by Google”.

  4. Wait for Review

    Google will review your site within 1-2 weeks (sometimes up to 4 weeks). During this time, keep publishing quality content and don’t make major site changes.

  5. Create Ad Units

    Once approved, log into AdSense, create your first ad units, and place them strategically on your website. Ads will start displaying within 24-48 hours.

Pro Tip: Complete your Google Business Profile and link it to your website for better credibility during the approval process.

Best Ad Placements for Maximum Revenue

🎯 High-Performing Positions

1. Above the Fold (Best CTR)

Place a 336×280 rectangle ad immediately after your article title and first paragraph. This is the highest-performing position with typical CTR of 2-4%.

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πŸ“Š Recommended Ad Layout Per Page

PositionAd SizeAverage CTRDevice
After Title336×280 Rectangle2.5-4%Desktop/Mobile
Top of Sidebar300×600 Half-Page1.8-3%Desktop Only
Within ContentResponsive Unit1.5-2.5%All Devices
End of Article336×280 Rectangle1-2%Desktop/Mobile
Anchor (Sticky)320×50 Mobile0.8-1.5%Mobile Only
Google’s Rule: No more than 30% ad content per page. For a 1000-word article, use maximum 4-5 ad units.

How to Increase Your AdSense Revenue

🎨 Optimize Ad Sizes

Best Performers:

  • 300×600 (Highest RPM)
  • 336×280 (Best mobile)
  • 300×250 (Most versatile)
  • 728×90 (Above content)

πŸ“ Strategic Placement

Focus Areas:

  • After introduction paragraph
  • Middle of long articles
  • Before conclusions
  • Above comment sections

🎯 Improve CTR

Target: 1-3%

  • Use responsive ad units
  • Match site color scheme
  • Place near engagement points
  • Test different positions

πŸ’΅ Increase CPC

Target: $0.50-$2.00

  • Target high-value niches
  • Attract US/UK/CA traffic
  • Block low-paying categories
  • Enable personalized ads

πŸ’‘ High CPC Niches

Finance/Insurance: $3-$5 CPC | Legal Services: $4-$6 CPC | Technology/Software: $2-$4 CPC | Healthcare: $2-$3 CPC

Common Mistakes That Get Accounts Banned

❌ Invalid Click Activity (Most Common)

Never click your own ads or encourage others to click. This leads to immediate account suspension with very difficult recovery.

Also avoid: Click bots, click exchanges, or any artificial traffic generation.

🚫 What NOT to Do

MistakeWhy It’s BadSolution
Clicking own adsImmediate banNever click, even accidentally
Buying trafficLow-quality clicksFocus on organic SEO
Too many adsPoor user experienceMax 4-5 ads per page
Modifying ad codePolicy violationUse code exactly as provided
Prohibited contentAccount suspensionReview policies monthly

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does AdSense approval take?

Typically 1-2 weeks, though it can take up to 4 weeks in some cases. During this time, continue publishing quality content and don’t make major site changes. Google reviews your site manually to ensure policy compliance.

How much can I earn with Google AdSense?

Earnings vary widely from $0.50 to $10+ per 1000 visitors based on your niche, traffic quality, geographic location, and optimization. Financial blogs typically earn $5-10 RPM, while entertainment sites might earn $1-3 RPM. With 50,000 monthly visitors, expect $500-2000/month depending on these factors.

Can I use AdSense with other ad networks?

Yes! You can combine AdSense with affiliate programs, sponsored content, and some other ad networks. However, avoid networks with similar display ads that might confuse users. Keep AdSense as 60-70% of your ad inventory for best results.

Why was my AdSense application rejected?

Common reasons include: insufficient content (less than 20 posts), policy violations, copied content, domain too new (under 6 months

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