How to Request Google AdSense Approval Successfully 2025
- For website owners, bloggers, and content publishers wanting to earn money online,
- Google AdSense is one of the most well-known monetization platforms out there.
- Basically, it allows you to serve ads on your site, and you make money whenever
- a user views or clicks on the ads.
- Before you can start earning money, you’ll need to submit a request for review and approval by Google.
- This article walks you through everything you need to know to become approved by AdSense the first time you apply.
What is Google AdSense?
- Google AdSense is an ad program by Google that allows website owners and bloggers to earn money by displaying Google ads on their content.
- The advertisements displayed are usually relevant to the content of the website page and to the interests of the person viewing the page.
- Google’s ad placement algorithm generally does a good job of determining when and where to display ads on a website page.
- Joining AdSense is free of charge but is also strict in their approval process.
- Google has a reason for their thorough approval process, which is to ensure only quality websites with legitimate content and proper user experience are included into their AdSense program.
Why Does AdSense Reject Applications?
Prior to discussing the steps, it’s worth mentioning that underlying almost every website rejection, there is a common reason.
Some common reasons include: Website contains thin content Website contains copied or plagiarized content Website isn’t visually appealing
Website has no traffic Website is against the policies The website lacks standard pages:
About us, Contact Us or Privacy Policy pagesHaving discussed common reasons,
let’s look at the steps you can take to improve the likelihood of getting accepted.
Step 1: Build a Professionsal-Looking Website:
The first thing you need to do is create your website that is professional-looking.
Your website needs to:
Have clean and professional design that is easy to navigate Be mobile conversations friendly Load fast Never have a broken link or construction pageNo matter how good your content is, a website that is poorly designed will be grounds for rejection.
Tip: Consider using a website CMS platform like WordPress for ease of use and a variety of responsive themes.
Step 2: Create Well-Written:
Original ContentOriginal, helpful and quality content is highly valued by Google AdSense.
- Prior to applying to AdSense for approval, make sure you have: At least 15-30 unique blog posts, or articles, with solid writing Each blog post or article needs to be at least 800-1000 words,
- the more the better Content published is useful and informative and written for a real human audience Content that is not from an
- AI generative source or has been well written and edited by you thereafter being produced by AI, and not content copied or plagiarized from some other website.
Step 3: Improve the Structure of Your Site:
Your website must contain these crucial pages:- About Page – Introduce yourself or your brand.
Tell visitors why the website exists.- Contact Page – Include a working contact form or email address.- Privacy Policy Page –
Clearly disclose how you will use users’ data.- Terms and Conditions Page –
This one is optional but advisable if you are collecting data or providing services.
Google will examine these pages to know you’re a real business/content provider, and then increase your chances of getting the site approved.
Step 4: Ensure Your Website Follows:
Google’s PoliciesGoogle has strict policies if you plan on using AdSense. Your website must:- Not contain adult, violent, and/or illegal content-
Not contain hate speech or promote discrimination-
Not contain copyright infringement material-
Don’t engage in deceptionBefore applying, you should read the Google AdSense Program Policies to make sure your site complies with them.
Step 5: Have a Custom Domain and Reliable Hosting:
Google does allow Blogspot or other subdomains but using a custom domain (www.example.com) will increase your chances of getting approved.In addition, use a fast and reliable hosting service.
If your site is down or taking too long to load you are hampering your chances of approval.
While there is no official traffic requirement into the Google AdSense Program.
Step 6: Obtain Organic Traffic:
Although Google AdSense does not have an official traffic requirement,
if a website has no traffic, or barely any traffic, it will more than likely be rejected.Aim to have at least:
A few hundred unique visitors per month.
A few traffic sources from search or social media. This helps show that you have an active site, and therefore engaged.
Step 7: Don’t Over:
Do It With Ads or Affliate LinksIf you have a website that has tons of ads or affiliate banners on it prior to applying for AdSense, that starts to send up a red flag.
Google is looking for first content websites, not ones that come across as a site just for ads. It is fine to have some affiliate links, but you don’t want your site to come across as spammy.
Step 8: Apply for Google AdSense:
When you’ve checked off all the items above, now you can apply for Google AdSense. Here is how:
- 1. Go to the AdSense Sign-Up pageThen click “Get Started” and enter your site details.
- 2. Sign In With Your Google AccountRegister using your primary gmail address.
- 3. Enter Your Website DetailsYou will provide your domain name, and language information.
- 4. Link your website to AdSenseYou will bel asked to add an HTML code to your site to verify
it is yours. You can use this .
- 5. Submit Your ApplicationAfter you’ve entered the code, proceed to submit your application. Google will then begin to review your site.
Step 9: Wait for Approval:
The approval process could take a few days or 2 weeks.
During this time, you: -Don’t make any major modifications to your site -Keep adding quality content -Check your email regularly for messages from Google
Step 10: If You Get Rejected:
Please don’t worry, if you get rejected, Google will typically explain why and provide details on how to fix the issue and then re-apply.
Here’s what to do if you are rejected: -Read the rejection reasons carefully –
Fix the issues stated -Wait 2-4 weeks before re-applyingWe typically suggest common fixes.
Issues arising from rejected sites often include adding content, improving design, and correcting for policy violations.
Bonus Suggestions for a Quick Approval -Use HTTPS – SSL Certificate your website –
Create a sitemap and submit it to Google Search Console –
Use good navigation menus and categories -Use royalty-free images– believe me, it is the right thing to do.
Your domain should not remain parked or inactive or referred to as a domains held for sal
Conclusion:
Seeking approval from Google AdSense is an exercise in patience, preparation, and professionalism. Concentrate on building a clean, valuable website full of content for real visitors.
If you stick to the guidelines and have a legitimate platform, you have a good chance of getting approved.
Remember, Google’s primary goal is to serve high-quality ads on
high-quality websites so be sure that your site has this quality and you can begin monetizing your traffic through AdSense.
