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 7 / 18 items

Application & Review

The application itself is simple. The waiting is hard. Here's how to submit and what to expect.

Create Google AdSense account (or use existing)

Add your website URL to AdSense

Copy the AdSense verification code

Add verification code to your site's <head> section

Verify code is installed correctly

Create ads.txt file in root directory

Add Google AdSense line to ads.txt

Verify ads.txt is accessible at yoursite.com/ads.txt

Click 'Request Review' to submit application

Understand review timeline: 24 hours to 2+ weeks

DO NOT remove verification code while under review

Keep publishing content while waiting

Don't submit multiple applications simultaneously

Check AdSense dashboard for status updates

Read rejection email/reason carefully

Fix ALL identified issues before reapplying

Wait at least 1-2 weeks before reapplying

Don't give up — many successful publishers faced rejection first

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