How to Join AdSense
After you've created your website, click the button on the right to join. Most sites are either
accepted or rejected within 24 to 48 hours, so you shouldn't have to wait too long to find out if
your application has been approved.
Once you've been accepted, simply copy and paste the provided HTML code into any page
that you'd like to show the ads. If you've done a good job of defining the content on your web
pages, the ads that show should be relevant to the content of your page...increasing the
chances of click-thrus by your visitors.
You can either display the ads vertically along side the page like Google does or in a
banner-like formation horizontally across your pages. The placement is up to you. You can
even customize the colors to match your site's theme.
If Your Site Is Rejected by Google...
If you receive that email from Google stating that your site has not been accepted, the first
thing you should remember is that as an AdSense member, you become a partner and are
representing Google, Inc.
They have to make sure the websites that display these ads are up to par or they could run
the risk of losing advertisers. Imagine if you were paying Google to display your ad and you
found it showing up on a poorly developed, junky website.
Of course, if your site is rejected, it doesn't mean it is poorly developed. There may be other
reasons:
1) Is your site an "About Me" page?
Google does not usually accept these kinds of personal sites because most of them do not
have a specific topic or theme. They are usually just random facts about the website owner or
their hobbies, pictures, etc.
It would be difficult for Google's technology to display targeted ads on these kinds of pages
because the topics vary from subject to subject.
They are looking for "themed" sites that contain a generous amount of information on a
specific topic. It could be anything from sewing tips to sports. Just make sure there is an
obvious theme with adequate information.
2) Is your site organized?
Be sure your site has a neat and clean navigation that's easy to follow. Also ensure all the
links work and that there are no typos. Keep the colors to a minimum and make sure each
page has a consistent layout.
3) How many pages are on your site?
Even though Google doesn't specify a page number requirement, many believe they are
looking for web sites with a certain amount of content. Again, it's not likely a two-page site will
get accepted. Try to strive for at least 15 pages.
4) Is your content solid?
Don't just submit a website with a bunch of links to other sites. Be sure you have a
themed/niche site with enough original content of your own.
5) Is your site an exact carbon copy of someone else's?
Some believe Google can find out if your site is original or not. Don't risk it and steal from
someone else. It will come back to haunt you.
If you're stuck, write a few articles of your own and then go to sites like www.articlecity.com
and sprinkle a few of their articles around your site to beef it up.
6) Be sure to read their program policy and procedures carefully and make sure your site
hasn't violated any of the terms.
Tips on Succeeding With AdSense
Here are some tips for achieving success with AdSense.
1. Create a website with your (YourSite.com). Don't try to use a free web host because your
site will likely have banners and pop-ups and get rejected because it looks unprofessional.
Not to mention, a free web host will give you a website address like this:
http://thefreewebhost.com/yoursite/member1234/home.html
instead of...
http://www.yoursite.com
See how much more clean, concise and professional that last link is?
If paying for a website causes you to frown, remember the money you earn from AdSense
could more than pay for the web hosting fees you'll incur.
Look at it as an investment instead of a cost. I never dreamed I'd have this much success
with this program. My AdSense earnings clearly outweigh the few dollars I pay every month to
maintain my sites.
2. If you don't know web programming or have no desire to learn it, get a beginner's design
editor like Dreamweaver (what I use) or CoffeeCup. You can publish your content directly to
the web from the software.
Keep in mind you can't use the software alone. You must have a web host that will allow you
to publish your site to the Internet.
3. If the main goal of your site is to make money with AdSense, be sure to choose a topic that
you know a lot about so you can write lots and lots of content.
4. Get traffic. Once your site is up and running you'll need to learn how to get your site listed
in the major search engines.
Getting into Google is completely free and can bring in hundreds or even thousands of
visitors per day. All you have to do is submit your site to them and wait patiently while Google
ads it to the index. It can take a few months. Patience is key with Google. Then do the same
with Yahoo, MSN, etc.
Read up on how the search engines rank pages here.
And while you're waiting it's important you build up as much unique content around your
theme as possible. Google loves large sites with useful content centered around a specific
theme.
Don't create a hodgepodge site with topics on everything under the sun. Stay focused and
make sure your site has an obvious theme.
5. Partner up with other related sites and participate in link swaps. This means that you place
a link to another person's site on your own site and they do the same for you in return. This
is a great way to get even more free traffic.
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