15 Tips on How To Get Google AdSense Approval For Your Blog

I’ve been blogging since 2014 but I’ve only been active on writing more articles last year hoping I could monetize it with Google Adsense and eventually earn additional income from it.

I know a lot of bloggers are having a hard time getting Google Adsense approval. I also know how it feels to get rejected every time you apply. It’s frustrating and exhausting at the same time. I even gave up and decided to sell my domain names and list on GoDaddy for auction.

Though there are a lot of ways to earn from your blog or website and though there can be an alternative to Google Adsense, we all know that Google Adsense is still the best option when it comes to blog monetization.

Fortunately, after months of trying, I finally got Adsense approval last month and am now running ads on my blog. I still can’t believe I finally made it. I still can’t believe my application was accepted.

When I saw that “Your account is activated” message on my Google Adsense account, I really did break into tears. Nothing can contain my happiness at that moment. It’s a big prize for someone who burnt countless midnight oil. Finally, my efforts will be paid off.

How To Get Google Adsense Approval  

You, too, can get Google Adsense approval given that you would follow the tips below.

1. Publish at least 15 Blog posts

When I applied to Google Adsense, I only had 15 blog posts. Thus, I suggest you also publish at least 15 posts on your blog before applying.

I don’t really know the exact number of posts required by Google Adsense, but most bloggers suggest at least 30 posts on your blog. If you can publish over 15 blog posts, then, it's better.  

2. Write post with 500-600 words

One way to show to Google Adsense that you’re serious with your content is by writing at least 500-600 words per post or article.

Some bloggers suggest at least 700-1000 words, but with mine, I mostly have 500-600 words in my articles.

3. Add contact us, privacy policy and about us pages

These pages seem unnecessary to be on your blog but they are actually important to get Adsense approval. More than that, your transparency will build your site’s credibility and eventually gain your reader’s trust.

4. Customize the design of your blog

Apart from the blog name, your blog design is an important factor that will keep your readers coming back to your blog. Your blog design is what they will actually first notice. Make sure to have a user-friendly, easy-to-navigate, and welcoming blog design to encourage them to engage more with your content and page.

5. List your Blog to Google and other search engines

Increase your blog or website’s presence by listing it to Google and other search engines like Bing, Yandex, and AOL. If you’re using the Blogger platform, you could immediately list your blog to Google by going to the basic settings.

6. Get a custom domain name

I do see some monetized blogs or websites still using the Blogspot subdomain. I even tried it myself - getting blogs with blogspot extension getting approved for auto-ads with Google Adsense, yet, the clicks are only minimal and the earnings won't even budge.

Getting a custom domain name would be a great choice if you want to rank your blog fast. It would help you get your blog approved immediately by Adsense and would also help your blog to look professional.

The best part, it is easier to earn with a custom domain name based on my experience, though I have yet to experiment with using Blogspot extension - and by talking about experiment, it means publishing more posts, getting those posts indexed and run for at least a year.

7. Get a professional email address

Increase your chances to get Google Adsense approval by getting a custom email address. Though the email address with @gmail.com extension looks okay, if you want faster approval, then, do get a unique one.

8. Don’t create multiple Google AdSense account

You could have numerous Google accounts, but you can’t have 2 or more Google Adsense accounts. You need to close other accounts, else, your Adsense application won’t be approved.

9. Submit a sitemap

Most bloggers do not mention sitemap but I happen to encounter this one as I design my blog. A sitemap is where you give data about your pages, recordings, and different documents on your site, and the connections between them. It reveals to Google which pages or records you believe are significant in your site.

You could further understand the sitemap by going to Google Search Console and creating an account.

Note: A separate tutorial will be provided on how to use Google Search Console.

10. Get your blog pages indexed

Together with your blog posts, you need to index all available pages on your site on Google Search Console. Indexing all your URLs will help Google to see all your posts and pages and make them available on search engines.

11. Write original articles and use copyright-free images and videos

Avoid merely copying and pasting other websites’ posts, images, and videos to avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement. Create your own content if possible. If you need to use photos of other businesses, ask permission or give credit where credit is due.

12. Add meta tags

Meta tags, also known as, meta description, are basically minimal substance descriptors that tell search engines what your blog or website is about. They don’t literally show up on your blog’s platform, but they show up on search results.

13. Add Google Analytics to your blog

Google Analytics is important to see how your visitors interact with your blog. Get your Google Analytics ID and add it to your blog to start tracking. By doing this, you would know the things to be enhanced on your blog by checking what your visitors need.

14. Add Google Adsense code on your blog

Once you apply your blog for Google Adsense monetization, you will be asked to add a code on your blog. This code needs to be added to the source code section of your site. You simply have to follow the instructions provided as it is easy.

If you are confused in this area, you may ask for help from your site administrator, web developer or someone who knows HTML or understands the web language.

15. Add ads.txt code on your site

Once you are approved to run Google Adsense auto-ads, you may need to add ads.txt code on your site if it has not been added yet. You need this to successfully run ads on your site aside from the Google Adsense code. You simply have to follow the instructions provided from Google Adsense.

If you have questions we have not covered above, feel free to use the comment sections below.

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