The Google AdSense logo.The Google AdSense logo.

This tutorial covers the implementation of Google AdSense with a WordPress installation. This tutorial assumes you have configured your domain with a WordPress installation and that you have access to add plugins.

The Google AdSense icon.

Google AdSense account

If you use Gmail or any other Google Service you already have a Google account. If not, you will create one when you sign up for a free Google AdSense account here: https://adsense.google.com/start/

This is where you will obtain the keys you need to authorise your domain.

WordPress plugin

Choose and install your choice of plugin as you would any other plugin and copy the required keys from your Google AdSense account in the plugin settings as instructed.

Google Site Kit

A good choice is Site Kit which is Google’s official WordPress Plugin. [1]

The Google Site Kit WordPress plugins settings page.
The Google Site Kit WordPress plugins settings page.

Ad Inserter

The Ad Inserter plugin [2] is also fully featured and free.

Stats

A rich set of statistics is available to you on the Google Adsense portal. This information can be used to improve your implementation and maximise your earnings.


References:

  1. Google (no date) Site Kit: Google’s official WordPress plugin. Available at: https://sitekit.withgoogle.com/ (Accessed: 23 October 2024).
  2. Funa, I. (2024) Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense AdsWordPress.org English (UK). Available at: https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/ad-inserter/ (Accessed: 23 October 2024).

By MisterFoxOnline

Mister Fox AKA @MisterFoxOnline is an ICT, IT and CAT Teacher who has just finished training as a Young Engineers instructor. He has a passion for technology and loves to find solutions to problems using the skills he has learned in the course of his IT career.

One thought on “Google AdSense — WordPress integration”
  1. Great article! I found the tips on integrating Google AdSense with WordPress really helpful. I appreciate how you broke down the process step by step—it made it so much easier to follow. I’ve been hesitant to dive into AdSense, but your insights on optimizing ad placements and improving site speed have definitely motivated me to give it a try. Looking forward to seeing how it impacts my site’s revenue. Thanks for sharing! Visit Us Jasa Pembuatan Website

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