HOW TO MONETIZE A WEBSITE

HOW TO MONETIZE A WEBSITE FOR GOOGLE ADSENSE

This guide will show you how to monetize your site by Signing up for the AdSense program and placing ads on your WordPress website.

Below are steps to follow to monetize a WordPress website.

Step 1: Sign up for Google AdSense

To integrate AdSense with WordPress in order to monetize your website, you’ll first need two things:

  • A website
  • A Google account

With those in hand, you can visit the google website and click on the option to Sign up now.

You’ll be prompted to choose a Google account to connect to the program. Then, you’ll be taken to a simple sign-up form:

The sign-up form for Google AdSense.

Here, you need to provide the URL for your website, as well as your home country. You can also choose whether you want the program to send you customized suggestions. After this, check the Terms and Conditions box and select Create Account.

It will take up to three days for your request to be approved and then you’ll get an email with instructions on how to activate your account. When that’s done, you’re ready to start creating ads.

Step 2: Create your first ad

To create ads for your site, you’ll need to be logged into your AdSense account to enable you monetize your website. Then:

  • Navigate to My ads
  • Select the Content option
  • Click on +New ad unit

At this point, you’ll need a name for your ad. Pick something descriptive and easy to identify. You can then set its dimensions under Ad size. To be safe, stick with the Recommended sizes. The Responsive option is usually a good starting point, though you can always experiment later on:

Ad options within Google AdSense.

Next, you can choose what type of ads you’d like to use. It’s advisable to pick the Text and display ads option, so you get access to as many ads as possible. However, you can stick to either text or display ads alone if one or the other feels right for your website.

There are a few optional settings here, which you can use to tweak your ads further if you’d like. Finally, select what you’d like to see displayed if Google can’t find any relevant ads from the If no ads available drop-down.

additional adsense options

Then, click on Save and get code. This will save your ad settings and provide you with an ad code. Copy this and save it somewhere safe, since you’ll need it for the next step:

Use this code to integrate AdSense with WordPress
HOW TO MONETIZE A WEBSITE

Step 3: Place your ad on your website with Custom HTML widget

It’s finally time to integrate AdSense with WordPress. Just log into your WordPress dashboard, and navigate to Appearance > Widgets. Add a new Custom HTML widget by dragging one into your site’s widget area:

After that, you just need to paste in the ad code and save the widget:

custom html widget for adsense ad

The code will pull all relevant information from your account and start displaying ads of the appropriate size and type. Make sure to check out what your ad looks like on the front end.

That’s all you need to do to integrate AdSense with WordPress.

However, for best results, there are a few extra steps that you might want to take. For one, you can apply some best practices to optimize your ads and earn more revenue.

Beyond that, if you want more control over where your ads appear, you should consider using a dedicated WordPress AdSense plugin.

Optional: Optimize your ads using plugins

Placing your ads in your site’s widget areas can be effective, but doesn’t give you a lot of control. This is especially true if you’re using a theme with limited options. Fortunately, you can find a plugin that will enable you to customize your AdSense ads further.

One popular option is Ad Inserter:Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads

ad-inserter.2.7.5.zip98%Ratings200,000+InstallsWP 4.9+Requires

This plugin lets you customize where your ads will be placed – such as above or below the header, before or after specific content, and so on. While it’s not the most beginner friendly option, you can use this plugin to produce nearly any result you’d like.

For a simpler approach, there’s WP QUADS:Ads by WPQUADS – Best Ads & Adsense Ads Plugin for WP & AMP

quick-adsense-reloaded.2.0.35.zip98%Ratings60,000+InstallsWP 3.6+Requires

This is a more beginner-friendly option that requires less technical know-how, but is still very flexible. You can assign ad positions dynamically, insert ads within posts, and display up to ten ads on one page.

Either of these plugins is a strong choice. The more time and care you put into how your ads are placed and displayed, the better your chances will be of increasing your income. Therefore, it’s worth spending a little extra time to get them just right.

You may also want to see our guide on How to Fix The Critical Error in WordPress (Step by Step), or HOW TO INSTALL A FREE WORDRESS PLUGIN.

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