Blogging is a powerful way to share your thoughts about topics of your interest. It’s a way to share your expertise and knowledge about interesting topics with others. While blogging is a good use of your time, you can also turn it into a source of income. So, we are here to guide you about how to monetize your blog with AdSense.
You can use ad networks such as Amazon Native Shopping Ads, Ezoic, Outbrain, Skimlinks, Monumetric, and Infolinks. But AdSense remains one of the most popular options in 2024. It holds a market share of approx. 89.98% in the ad-serving market which is remarkable.
So, ready to explore how to create a blog and make money? Then let’s get started with our detailed guide.
Eligibility Criteria
Do you want to check whether your blog or website is ready for monetization? Then here is a checklist to help you comply with Google’s guidelines:
- You should have ownership rights of the blog you intend to monetize
- Or if you’re younger than 18, an elder can apply for AdSense on your behalf. But if the application gets approved, they will receive all future payments in their account until you become an adult
- Your blog should be content-rich
- The blog should have unique and original blogs
- Google will blacklist your website if you copy content from other sources
- Your blog content should add value to readers. It’s recommended to add graphics such as videos, images, and infographics
- Refrain from publishing deceptive content and links that can misguide your audience.
Millionaire By Morning team followed the above best practices. Thus, the process of blog monetization was straightforward for us aside from a few issues. You can use the same strategy to convert your blog into an extra source of income.
AdSense Application Process
We didn’t apply for an AdSense account until our website turned 2 years old.
You don’t have to wait this long. But don’t apply for an account right after launching your blog. Your website is new. So, it’s extremely likely that Google will reject your application. So, it’s best to focus on building your blog first.
Wait until your blog gets a few months old. Ideally, you should wait for at least 6 months.
During these initial months, don’t think about making money. Instead, create content that your target audience will want to read. Also, build a routine of regularly posting content 1-2 times or more a week. Then you can give AdSense a try.
To apply for a new account, you need a Gmail account. So, create one if you don’t already have an account. Then go to the Google AdSense website and log in with your Gmail account.
After Gmail account verification, the website will take you to the Get Started page. Here, you need to provide your website or blog’s name and link along with your payment country/territory. Be extra careful when entering this information and read the terms and conditions before submitting your application.
What to Do After Creating an AdSense Account?
Once you successfully create an AdSense account, the website will redirect you to the dashboard. Now, you need to follow the steps to start displaying ads on your blog.
First, provide contact information and the address of your business/blog. Second, configure how and where the ads should appear on your website. This is where you will find a code snippet. Lastly, add this AdSense code snippet to the head section of your blog.
Google may take up to 48 hours to review your website and ensure your blog is eligible and ready to display ads.
Problems We Faced
Millionaire By Morning blog has been around since 2022. Since day one, our focus has been on providing informative content to the community. We’ve helped future millionaires build a millionaire mindset and set up multiple sources of income with the help of our informative podcasts, blogs, and eBooks.
With our focus on building a community of future millionaires, we didn’t think about monetizing the blog until it turned two years old.
The process seemed straightforward when we started exploring AdSense. But we faced many problems as we began the process of monetizing this blog.
AdSense provides a code that needs to be added to the Head section of the blog. We couldn’t figure out how to do it. After watching multiple YouTube videos and going through detailed guides, we finally figured out we would need a WordPress plugin. So, we installed Header Footer Code Manager plugin and added the code to our website.
It took us 2-3 days to solve this problem, but we hope our guide can help you perform this task in just a few minutes.
As a result, a new tab labeled HFCM was created in our WordPress panel. It showed us that the code was added as a snippet in the Head section and its status is active.
After successfully adding the code, the approval process took a few days. But we finally got approval to monetize our blog via AdSense.
Wonder how to monetize your blog with AdSense? We hope this detailed guide has answered your questions. If you’re still stuck with any step, feel free to ask us questions in the comments section!
AdSense Blog Monetization: FAQs
How much does AdSense pay website owners for 1,000 views on blogs?
Google AdSense pays $0.5-$2.5 per 1,000 views. The exact amount may vary depending on the niche of your blog, your region, the quality of content on your blog, and ad types.
But the good thing is AdSense offers a revenue calculator that can help you estimate your monthly income.
You need to choose the region of your target audience, the niche of your website, and monthly visitors. And it will present your potential annual revenue.
What’s the AdSense payment threshold for withdrawal?
The minimum amount you can withdraw from your account is $100. Once you reach this threshold, you can withdraw the amount. Make sure you provide the correct payment information for withdrawal.
Usually, it takes no longer than 7 days to receive payments.
What to do if my AdSense application is rejected?
We were excited when our AdSense account showed us that our application was approved without any issues. But this isn’t always the case for other bloggers.
If Google AdSense rejects your application, don’t lose hope. You can improve your site to meet guidelines and then apply again. Google won’t penalize your website or your account.
How much content do I need to publish before applying for AdSense monetization?
There’s no specific criteria about the minimum number of blogs or minimum traffic required. However, it’s best to wait for at least 6 months before applying for monetization. During this period, focus on regularly publishing quality content.
You can publish long-form and short-form blogs that align with the niche of your blog. Add eye-catching images and videos to capture the attention of visitors and keep them hooked. This will increase your chances of getting AdSense approval on your first attempt.
We followed the same practice and our blog got approval on our first attempt.
How to receive payments from AdSense?
AdSense offers multiple payment withdrawal methods. So, choose one that suits you better:
- Check
- Wire Transfer
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Single Euro Payments Area
When does AdSense pay?
Google AdSense pays on a monthly basis. They will process your payment between the 21st and 26th of every month as long as you have $100+ in your account balance. So, go to the Transactions page on the dashboard to check the current status of your payment.