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 8 / 19 items

Post-Approval Setup

Congratulations! You're approved. Now set up ads correctly to maximize earnings without killing user experience.

Enable Auto Ads selectively (not all options)

Enable side rail ads for desktop

Enable anchor ads (bottom only, not top)

Consider disabling vignette ads initially

Limit to 3-4 ads per page maximum

Create manual ad units for key placements

Place one ad after the introduction paragraph

Place ads between content sections naturally

Use responsive ad units that adapt to screen size

Avoid placing ads near navigation or interactive elements

Configure GDPR consent in AdSense

Configure CCPA/US privacy handling

Verify ads.txt has correct publisher ID

Review and understand ad placement policies

Avoid sharing your AdSense-enabled site publicly

Set up invalid traffic protection (Cloudflare)

NEVER click your own ads (not even once)

Never ask friends/family to click ads

Monitor traffic sources for suspicious activity

Previous Next