Adsense Now

We’re about fifteen posts into this blog and I just realized that I forgot to devote a post to the basics on using AdSense and getting started. As with any program, Google has certain restrictions which may make AdSense unusable by certain people and sites. While these policies may not be agreed upon by all, they are what the site is using and should be followed at all times.

First of all, there is a question over whether or not your site is eligible to use AdSense. You yourself must be at least eighteen years old. This is a particularly important point because it is somewhat commonplace for many web site creators to be in their mid-teens or younger. It may seem unfair that you cannot use AdSense if you are not of age, but the policy is put in for legal reasons and must be followed. Google requires tax information to pay out, so beware that you will not get paid if you sign up underage.

Another policy Google has is that they strictly filter out sites with content they deem unsuitable. This means that adult and gambling sites are not allowed to use AdSense. Some of these sites often have the highest traffic levels of any website online, but owners will have to find a different way to make their money off of them. It should come as no surprise that advertisers do not want their products associated with porn.

Finally, and this may sound stupid, you must have a website to use AdSense in the first place. You can’t post the ads with forum posts or send them to friends through messaging. You need a website period.

Read up on the exact details of these policies in the Terms and Conditions and you won’t face a surprise later.

Filed under: AdSense for Beginners