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