How to Apply for Google AdSense in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide) | Vicentgo

AdSense Monetization Step-by-Step

How to Apply for
Google AdSense
in 2025

Ready to turn your blog traffic into real income? This complete walkthrough covers every step of the AdSense application — from creating your account to placing ads and watching your first earnings roll in.

📅 June 2025 ⏱ 9 min read ✍️ vicentgo.com

Requirements Before You Apply

Before you open the AdSense sign-up page, your website needs to meet a set of baseline requirements. Skipping this preparation is the number one reason for rejection. Run through these six areas first — if your site checks every box, you're ready to apply.

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High-Quality Content

Original, well-written posts that offer real value to your readers. No copied or AI-spun text.

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Website Ownership

You must own and control the site. A custom domain (not a free subdomain) is strongly recommended.

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Sufficient Content

At least 15–20 fully written blog posts across focused categories. No thin or stub pages.

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User-Friendly Design

Responsive, fast-loading, and easy to navigate on all devices.

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Privacy Policy & About Page

Both pages must be live and contain real, accurate content — not placeholder text.

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Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to create an AdSense account in your own name.

⚠️ Read This First Before you apply, make sure you've reviewed the full AdSense approval checklist. Getting rejected and reapplying wastes weeks. It's worth spending a few days preparing properly rather than rushing in.

10 Steps to Apply for Google AdSense

Once your site is ready, the application itself is straightforward. Follow each step in order — the steps are numbered in the sequence Google actually walks you through in the sign-up flow.

Step 01

Create or Sign Into Your Google Account

AdSense requires a Google account. If you already use Gmail for your blog, use that same account — keeping everything under one Google profile makes managing AdSense easier. If you don't have one yet, head to accounts.google.com and create a new account. Use a professional-looking email address, ideally one tied to your custom domain.

→ Go to accounts.google.com

Step 02

Visit the AdSense Website and Click "Get Started"

Go to adsense.google.com and click the blue Get Started button. You'll be asked to sign in with your Google account if you haven't already. This takes you to the beginning of the application form.

→ Visit adsense.google.com

Step 03

Enter Your Website URL

Type in the full URL of the website where you want to display AdSense ads — for example, https://yourwebsite.com. Make sure you enter the exact URL including https:// and without any trailing paths. Double-check this carefully — it cannot be changed easily after submission.

💡 Tip Use your homepage URL. Don't enter a specific post or page URL — AdSense reviews your entire website, not just one page.

Step 04

Enter Your Contact Information

Fill in your full legal name, mailing address, and phone number. This information is important because Google uses it to send your PIN verification card and to process your payments. Make sure everything is accurate — errors here can delay your payment setup by weeks.

Step 05

Read and Accept the Terms and Conditions

Google will present its AdSense Program Policies and Terms of Service. Read through them — especially the sections on prohibited content, invalid click activity, and ad placement rules. Check the acceptance box only once you've genuinely reviewed the terms. Violating policies after approval (even unintentionally) can result in account suspension.

Step 06

Choose Your Language and Account Type

Select the primary language your website content is written in. Then choose your account type — Individual if you're a solo blogger or creator, or Business if you're applying on behalf of a registered company. Most bloggers will select Individual. This choice affects your tax reporting, so select carefully.

Step 07

Set Up Your Payment Information

Add your bank account details for direct deposit payments. Google pays AdSense earnings via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly to your bank account once your earnings exceed the payment threshold (typically $100 USD). You'll also need to complete identity verification and tax forms before your first payment is released.

✅ Note on Tax Info If you're in India and your payments flow through Google's Singapore entity, you may need to submit additional tax documents. See our guide on resolving the AdSense Tax Residency issue for details.

Step 08

Submit and Wait for Approval

Once you've completed all the required fields, submit your application. Google's review team will manually evaluate your website against their policies and eligibility criteria. This typically takes anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the volume of applications and your site's specifics.

While you wait, keep publishing fresh content and focus on improving your site's speed and structure. Don't make any major changes to the URL or layout while your application is under review.

Step 09

Add the AdSense Code to Your Website

When your application is approved, Google will provide you with a short JavaScript code snippet. You need to paste this into your website's <head> section — or use a plugin to insert it if you're on WordPress. This code tells Google's ad network that your site is verified and allows ads to begin loading on your pages.

You can also choose specific ad units and formats within your AdSense dashboard — including display ads, in-article ads, and auto ads that Google places automatically in optimal positions.

Step 10

Start Earning Revenue

Once the ad code is live, ads will begin appearing on your site. You earn money in two ways: impressions (when a visitor sees an ad) and clicks (when a visitor clicks an ad). Your AdSense dashboard shows real-time earnings, page RPM, click-through rate, and traffic data so you can track and optimize your performance over time.

What to Do After Your Application Is Approved

Getting approved is just the beginning. Here's what to do in the first few days after your AdSense account goes live to make sure everything is set up for maximum earnings.

✅ Post-Approval Action List

Verify your site is serving ads correctly Open a published blog post in incognito mode and confirm ads are appearing. Check both desktop and mobile views.

Complete your PIN verification Google mails a PIN to your registered address once your earnings reach $10. You must enter this PIN to unlock payments — keep an eye on your mailbox.

Submit your tax information Head to Payments → Manage payments info and complete the tax form for your country. This is required before Google releases any payments to your bank account.

Experiment with ad placement Try different ad formats — in-article, anchor ads, and sidebar units. A sticky footer ad is consistently one of the highest-earning placements for blog sites.

Keep publishing quality content More pages = more ad inventory = more potential revenue. Consistent publishing after approval is just as important as before it.

Understanding How AdSense Pays You

68%

Your Revenue Share

Google Keeps 32% — You Keep 68%

When an advertiser pays to show an ad on your website, Google takes a 32% platform fee and passes the remaining 68% directly to you. For example, if your site generates $1,000 in ad revenue in a given month, your AdSense payout will be $680. There are no hidden fees beyond Google's standard revenue share.

📌 Payment Schedule AdSense pays on a monthly basis. Earnings from the previous month are finalized around the 1st and payments are issued between the 21st–26th of the current month — as long as your balance exceeds the $100 minimum payment threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

The review period typically ranges from a few days to a few weeks. Google manually reviews every application, so processing time depends on application volume. You'll receive an email notification at the address linked to your Google account once a decision is made — either approval or a list of items to address before reapplying.

Technically yes, but approval is unlikely for websites under 4–6 months old with a small content library. Google wants to see that your site is established, receiving real visitors, and consistently producing original content. Applying too early almost always results in rejection — and multiple rejections can slow down future approvals. Wait until your site is genuinely ready.

No — creating and maintaining an AdSense account is completely free. Google earns its share only when your ads generate revenue. You are never charged any upfront fees or subscription costs to participate in the program.

Yes — but not during the application review period. While your site is being evaluated, remove all other ad network code entirely. Once you're approved and fully set up, AdSense allows you to run other ad networks alongside it. Just make sure any additional networks also comply with AdSense policies, as violations from co-hosted ads can still result in your AdSense account being penalized.

Google doesn't publish a specific minimum traffic number. However, sites with zero organic traffic are rarely approved — there's simply no audience for the ads. A consistent flow of a few hundred real visitors per month from search or social media is generally sufficient to demonstrate that your site has a real audience. Focus on SEO and content quality together rather than chasing a traffic number.

Your AdSense Journey Starts Here

Applying for AdSense is simple once your site is properly prepared. Take the time to build your content library, set up the required pages, and get some organic traffic flowing — then follow the 10 steps above and you'll be well on your way to approval. Once you're in, optimize your ad placements to make every page work harder for you.

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How to Apply for
Google AdSense
in 2025

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