How to Add Google AdSense to WordPress


Introduction

Google AdSense is a popular advertising program that allows website owners to monetize their content by displaying ads. If you have a WordPress website and want to start earning revenue through ads, this guide will walk you through the process of adding Google AdSense to your site.


Step 1: Sign Up for Google AdSense

If you haven't already, sign up for a Google AdSense account at https://www.google.com/adsense/. Follow Google's approval guidelines and wait for your AdSense account to be approved.


Step 2: Create Ad Units

Once your AdSense account is approved, create ad units. These can be text ads, display ads, or other formats. Google will provide you with ad code snippets for each ad unit you create.


Step 3: Add AdSense Code to Your WordPress Website

To add Google AdSense to your WordPress site, follow these steps:


  1. Login to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the theme editor under Appearance > Theme Editor.
  3. Locate your theme's header.php file.
  4. Insert the AdSense ad code provided by Google just before the closing </head> tag.
  5. Click Update File to save your changes.

Here's an example of where to insert the AdSense code in your header.php file:


<head>
    
    <!-- Insert your AdSense code here -->    <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
    <script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({
    google_ad_client: "YOUR_AD_CLIENT_ID",
    enable_page_level_ads: true
});
    </script>
</head>

Replace "YOUR_AD_CLIENT_ID" with your actual AdSense client ID.


Step 4: Place Ad Units on Your Website

After adding the AdSense code to your WordPress site's header, you can start placing ad units within your content. Google provides ad unit code snippets. You can use WordPress widgets, custom widgets, or manually insert the code within your posts or pages.


Conclusion

Adding Google AdSense to your WordPress website is a straightforward process that can help you generate revenue from your content. By following the steps outlined in this guide and properly integrating ad units, you can start monetizing your site and increasing your earnings.


For more detailed information and best practices for ad placement, refer to Google AdSense's official documentation and policies.