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 5 / 13 items
Traffic Building
No official minimum traffic, but some traffic proves your content has value. Focus on organic search — it's the most valuable for AdSense.
Target long-tail keywords with lower competition
Build strong internal linking between related posts
Earn backlinks from relevant websites
Optimize content for featured snippets
Monitor keyword rankings regularly
Share new content on relevant social platforms
Engage in relevant Reddit communities (don't spam)
Start building an email list early
Answer questions on Quora in your niche
Set up Google Analytics 4 to track traffic
Aim for some organic traffic (even 50-100 daily is okay)
Verify traffic is organic, not paid or fake
Aim for diverse traffic sources