{"id":19749,"date":"2018-11-20T08:33:54","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T13:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=19749"},"modified":"2019-07-08T10:45:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T15:45:58","slug":"set-up-google-adsense-blog-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/set-up-google-adsense-blog-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Google Adsense on Your Blog or Website"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve been creating great content for a while and you\u2019ve finally gained a decent following. People like your stuff and keep coming back! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you\u2019re at the point where you can start making money by advertising on your blog<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Use Google Adsense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already maintaining a website and creating content, then Google Adsense provides a way to make passive income from what you were already doing. Here are a few good reasons to consider going with Google Adsense.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. A lot of advertisers use it.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a Google property, Adsense is one of the biggest platforms for businesses wanting to advertise on the web. That means it\u2019s an easy way to tap into a large network of people willing to pay money to make sure their ads get in front of people. Google Adsense uses a bidding model, which means that you\u2019ll always get the highest amount possible for every click.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Ads are targeted.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And one of the selling points of Adsense for advertisers is that they\u2019re able to target their ads so they\u2019re more likely to get in front of the right people. That\u2019s a benefit for you too, since it means that your visitors are more likely to see ads that are relevant to them and you\u2019re more likely to make money from them clicking on it.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You can control what shows up.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve worked hard to build trust with your audience. You definitely don\u2019t want that ruined with an ad on your site for something that\u2019s offensive or a product that you wouldn\u2019t feel comfortable condoning. The Adsense platform lets you decide the categories of ads you want showing on your site and makes it easy to block any specific ads or advertisers you don\u2019t want showing up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A note: keep your expectations realistic.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adsense is free to sign up for and pretty easy to get started with. But you should keep your earnings goals realistic. You only earn when visitors to your website click, and you can only expect a fairly small portion of your visitors to click on the advertisements. Making money can be a slow process and Google will only send you payment when you reach $100.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As long as you don\u2019t quit your day job prematurely though, making some extra money is a good thing even if the amount is low.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Create an Adsense Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the Google Adsense site, you\u2019ll see a green button that says Sign Up Now.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you click, you\u2019ll end up on a page with a form asking for your website, email address, and whether or not you want emails with performance suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019re expected to use an email tied to a Google account, so if you\u2019re already using Gmail or Google Analytics, then go with the email you use for those. If not, you can<\/span> create an account here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, you\u2019ll be asked to provide your country and accept the terms. Then click on a blue button that says Create Account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you\u2019ve taken this step, you\u2019ll get an email from Google walking you through the next steps to take:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Provide Adsense with your payment address.<\/b> You\u2019ll see a form when you first log into to Adsense that will allow you to do this.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Verify your phone number. <\/b>This step is only required in some countries, but you\u2019ll see a note when you\u2019re logged in letting you know if it\u2019s necessary for you.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Add the code provided to your website. <\/b>This confirms for Google that the website is yours and officially connects it to your Adsense account.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    When these steps are completed, Adsense will review your website for compliance and, if everything looks good, approve your account to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Enable Ads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After your account is approved, you can start setting up ads on your page. Log into your Adsense account and select My Ads on the menu on the left side of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Click on the button that says New Ad Unit. Then decide what to name your ad. The name is just for your internal use and to differentiate it from other ads you enable on the site, so it can be something simple and descriptive like Top of Page Ad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You\u2019ll see a few different options for types of ads to allow on your page. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n