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 6 / 18 items

Pre-Application Checklist

Final checks before hitting submit. This is your quality assurance stage. Don't skip anything.

Review all posts for quality and completeness

Confirm no 'Lorem ipsum' or placeholder text exists

Verify no prohibited content (adult, violence, drugs, hacking)

Ensure affiliate links don't overwhelm content

Consider removing other ad networks before applying

Verify SSL certificate is working (check padlock)

Test all navigation links work correctly

Final mobile test on real devices

Final speed test — target under 3 seconds

Verify all important pages are indexed

Confirm Privacy Policy is accessible from every page

Confirm Terms of Service is accessible

Test contact form actually sends emails

Verify About page has all required information

Honestly assess: Would you trust this site?

Compare your site to known AdSense-approved sites

Check domain age — ideally 3+ months

Document current site stats for reference

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