The Complete Google AdSense Blueprint

174 items · 10 stages

2026 Edition

The Complete Google AdSense Blueprint

From zero to approved to $1000/month — a battle-tested roadmap covering blog setup, content strategy, approval requirements, and revenue optimization. Built from 50+ Reddit war stories and real publisher experiences.

174 items • 10 stages

Stage 1 / 19 items

Foundation Setup

Choose your platform, domain, and hosting. These decisions are hard to change later, so get them right from the start.

Choose a specific niche you can write about consistently

Research your niche's CPC potential using Google Keyword Planner

Verify your niche is allowed by AdSense policies

Define your target audience with specificity

Consider targeting high-CPC countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia)

Choose a brandable, niche-relevant domain name

Use .com, .net, or country-specific TLD (.co.uk, .in)

Note your domain registration date (3-6 month maturity recommended)

Enable WHOIS privacy protection

Choose quality hosting (prioritize speed over cost)

Install and configure SSL certificate (HTTPS mandatory)

Configure CDN for faster global delivery

Set up Cloudflare for security and bot protection

Verify server response time (TTFB) under 200ms

Choose your CMS or framework

Select a clean, mobile-responsive theme

Avoid themes with excessive animations or heavy JavaScript

Install essential plugins (SEO, caching, security)