Linking Google AdSense with WordPress

There are several methods to install Google AdSense in WordPress. You can add it manually in the header of your theme. Or you can use a plugin. Let's take a look at how this works and how you can set up your WordPress website for Google AdSense advertising.

Google AdSense is still one of the most popular ways to generate revenue from your website. AdSense advertising has a low barrier to entry and can be quickly activated by almost all webmasters. As long as your website does not offer shocking information and is suitable for advertisers, there is no problem using Google AdSense.

If you run an adult website or deal with a politically charged topic, you will use other advertising networks. Google AdSense makes it easy for anyone to offer ads on their site, and with minimal intervention, your site will generate revenue. For many creatives, this is a godsend to maintain a website and their work.

Create or apply for a Google AdSense account

To create a Google AdSense account, you will need a Google account, which many already have if you use any of Google's tools. For example, think of Gmail, Google Analytics or Search Console. You can also use this Google account to apply for a Google AdSense account. It is not a guarantee that this will be approved, because you must already have some content on your website, and the necessary steps must be taken to protect cookies and visitor privacy. Also, a visitor must be able to contact the owner of the website. After the approval, you can directly proceed with the installation of Google AdSense in WordPress.

Using Google AdSense in WordPress

Google AdSense and WordPress can work together in several ways. For example, a plugin can be used or a small customization can be made in the header of your website. This works directly through your theme in header.php. Every time you update your theme, you need to remember to make the customization. However, this is only a small amount of work.

The second option is to use a plugin. WordPress offers several options for this, but the best one is to use the WordPress plugin itself. Google Sitekit can be used to make WordPress work with Google AdSense, but also with Google Analytics and other Google tools. This is a one-stop solution for many to get started right away without depending on many other parties. Simply sign up with Google in the Sitekit plugin to get started right away.

Take care of Google AdSense placements yourself or let it be done automatically

Google AdSense placements can be set up in multiple places on your website. Or you can leave this task to Google. You can try both at the same time. To make your job easier, you can use the automatic placements. This way, you can generate revenue with your website without much intervention. If you want to have complete control over your website, you can simply copy and paste the Google AdSense ad code into a new block in WordPress. If something goes wrong or doesn't display properly, you can also create simple HTML. WordPress will give you a warning and an offer to apply it.

This way you can also make money with your WordPress website! Sign up for AdSense now with your Google account.