How to Add Google AdSense to WordPress Site

Google AdSense is one of the most popular ways to monetize your WordPress site. It allows you to display ads from Google and other advertisers on your site and earn money when users click on them. But how do you add Google AdSense to your WordPress site? In this blog post, we will show you two methods: manually and automatically.

Manually Place Google AdSense Ad Code in WordPress

The manual method involves creating ad units in your Google AdSense account and copying and pasting the ad code into your WordPress site. Here are the steps to follow:

Sign up for a Google AdSense account. If you already have a Gmail account, you can use it to sign up for AdSense. You will need to provide some information about your site and agree to the terms and conditions. Then, you will need to wait for Google to review and approve your application.
Create ad units in your Google AdSense account. Once your account is approved, you can log in and click on the Ads menu in the left column. Then, switch to the By ad unit tab and click on Create New Ad. You will be asked to choose an ad type, such as Display ads, In-feed ads, or In-article ads. You will also need to provide a name for the ad unit and select the ad size and type. For example, you can choose a responsive ad that automatically adjusts to the available space on your site.
Copy the ad code from your Google AdSense account. After creating the ad unit, you will see a code snippet that you need to copy. This is the code that you will paste into your WordPress site to display the ad.
Paste the ad code into your WordPress site. There are several ways to paste the ad code into your WordPress site, depending on where you want the ad to appear. For example, you can add Google AdSense to your sidebar by using WordPress widgets. Simply go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard and drag and drop a Custom HTML widget into the sidebar area. Then, paste the ad code into the widget and save it. Alternatively, you can paste the ad code into your theme files, such as header.php, footer.php, or single.php, using a code editor or an FTP client. However, this method is not recommended for beginners as it can break your site if you make a mistake. A better option is to use a plugin that allows you to insert ads into your theme files without editing them directly, such as Insert Headers and Footers or Ad Inserter.
Repeat the process for each ad unit. You can create and place multiple ad units on your WordPress site, but make sure you follow Google’s policies and guidelines on how many ads you can show per page and where you can place them.

Automatically Place Google AdSense Ad Code in WordPress

The automatic method involves using a plugin called Site Kit by Google that connects your WordPress site to your Google AdSense account and places the ads for you. Here are the steps to follow:

Install and activate Site Kit by Google plugin. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard and search for Site Kit by Google. Find the plugin and click on Install Now and then Activate.
Set up Site Kit by Google plugin. Go to Site Kit > Dashboard in your WordPress dashboard and click on Start Setup. Follow the steps to connect your site to Google and verify your ownership.
Connect Site Kit by Google plugin to your Google AdSense account. After setting up Site Kit, go to Site Kit > Settings and click on Connect Service under AdSense. Follow the instructions in the plugin to link your AdSense account with Site Kit.
Enable auto ads in your Google AdSense account. Go to Ads > Overview in your Google AdSense account and click on Get started under Auto ads. Follow the steps to configure and enable auto ads for your site.
Wait for Google to analyze your site and show ads. It may take some time for Google to scan your site and find suitable ad placements for auto ads. Once it does, it will automatically show ads on your site without any further action from you.

Conclusion

Adding Google AdSense to your WordPress site is a great way to generate some passive income from your content. You can choose between manually placing ad units or automatically letting Google do

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