How I Got Approved by AdSense with Only 6 Posts
Many bloggers feel frustrated when their AdSense applications get rejected. There’s a common belief that you need at least 20 posts to get approved, but WPlaybook recently got approved for AdSense with only 6 posts. Today, we’ll explore how WPlaybook managed to achieve AdSense approval with just 6 posts.
Get AdSense Approval Faster Than Anyone Else
It’s been exactly one month and twelve days since I started blogging on WPlaybook. I also began working on YouTube around the same time, so I’ve only managed to write 6 blog posts. Despite this, I somehow managed to get approved for AdSense. For some reason, I felt confident that I could get AdSense approval.
So, I decided to apply just in case. To my surprise, on February 6th, exactly one month and six days after I started, I received an email informing me that my WPlaybook blog had been approved for AdSense.
In this post, I’ll share how I managed to get Google AdSense approval faster than most and explain why I believed I would get approved.
After reading this article, be sure to check out the AdSense approval checklist.
The Real Reason Why You’re Not Getting Approved for AdSense
As with any process, reading the relevant official documentation or manual is the fastest way to get things done. So, what do you need to know to get approved for AdSense?
Google has a very specific process for AdSense approval. They even offer a video series on how to get approved (this article is my version of that video series).
First, let’s address the question you’re probably asking: why isn’t my blog being approved?
Many Posts on My Blog, Yet No AdSense Approval: Why?
Hey guys, do bots handle AdSense approvals? I’ve been curious about this too, and the answer is: both. Google AdSense approval involves a combination of bots and humans. My understanding is that bots initially filter out sites that meet certain criteria, and then humans make the final decision on those sites.
Ultimately, a human reviewer will visit your blog, read through it, and assess its content. In other words, AdSense approval depends on whether this final reviewer thinks your blog is a place where AdSense advertisers would want to advertise.
AI-Generated Blogs and Similar Content
I’ve been receiving a lot of WordPress-related emails lately, and one common topic is AdSense approvals. Many people are concerned because they have 20+ articles, yet their application gets rejected with feedback stating that they don’t have enough content or that the content lacks value.
If you visit a blog that has been rejected and find it filled with low-quality content, it’s often either generated by AI or is a slightly paraphrased version of content from other sites. If your blog has been rejected for insufficient or unworthy content, you may need to reconsider your writing approach.
- We’re not saying you can’t use AI, but you shouldn’t rely on it to write your entire article. Instead, focus on creating detailed, original content.
- If you’re targeting similar topics as other blog posts, ensure your content is at least twice as detailed.
Why AI-Written Blogs Are Doomed to Fail
AI-automated blogging is trending right now, and many people claim approval success with it. But when you actually visit those sites, the content quality is often too weak to retain readers.
Do you really want to be the owner of a blog that's full of garbage information?
Have you heard the term “AI SEO heist”? It refers to the practice of using AI to quickly generate and publish similar blog posts, effectively stealing traffic and keywords from competitors.
This method was highlighted by a tweet from Jake Ward and has been a hot topic for a while. It’s worth checking out because there are important lessons to be learned. So, what happened to the site that used AI to replicate a competitor’s content entirely? A Google representative saw the tweet and swiftly cut off their traffic. You’d think that after this incident, Google would be more cautious about blogs that use AI to produce inaccurate or overly similar content to other blogs, right?
Does this mean Google is telling you not to use AI in your writing? No. Here’s Google’s official response.
“We don’t care what tools you use to write – we’re looking for high-quality, useful, and original content.”
Google
In other words, whatever tools you use, ensure the content is good, useful, and original. Review your AI-generated blog and make sure it’s informative, valuable, and unique.
Similar Content Still Requires Real Effort
If you’re trying to rank for a specific keyword, you’ll likely examine content from other blogs. However, if your blog post ends up being a collection of content taken from various sources, it will resemble other published posts too closely. From Google’s perspective, it will look like a compilation rather than original content. This is a significant problem.
Please ensure to add as much unique content to your post as the amount you’ve referenced from other sources! It takes effort to reference and paraphrase.
Tips for getting approved for AdSense
If you read through the AdSense approval conditions, you’ll notice a common theme: Google is assessing how trustworthy your blog is for running ads.
Think about it. Google wants to earn revenue from advertisers who pay to display their ads in reputable locations. But if Google doesn’t even know who is running the website applying for AdSense, why would they approve it for ad placement?
My tips for getting approved for AdSense faster than others are straightforward. Ensure that your blog contains trustworthy information. Here are some steps to follow:
- Populate your blog with essential pages: include a homepage, an “About” page, and a “Contact” page.
- Add legal pages: Make sure you have a privacy policy and terms and conditions.
- Provide relevant business information: If applicable, include details about your business.
- Make your blog professional: Aim to make your blog resemble an online business website as much as possible.
The Importance of Contact Information in AdSense Approval
On your homepage (the front page of your domain), write something about why you’re blogging! You can refer to the front page of the WPlaybook blog as an example. This helps build trust with your visitors and potential collaborators by showing that your blog is legitimate. They’ll understand why you started blogging and get a sense of who you are.
Moreover, if it’s clear who to contact in case of any issues with the blog’s content or service, it makes your site much more appealing to Google, which is looking for reliable advertising spaces. A blog with easily accessible contact information is far more attractive than one where visitors have no way to reach you if problems arise.
Remember, AdSense approval is not just an authorization; it’s a contract between Google and the blogger.
Instead of viewing AdSense approval as a one-way street, think of it as an advertising agreement between Google AdSense and your blog. Who would want to sign a contract without knowing who the other party is?
Long and Few Rather Than Short and Many
Many people believe you need at least 20 posts to get approved for AdSense, but that’s not necessarily true. In fact, Google often prefers the opposite. The official Google AdSense approval video series we discussed earlier confirms this.
Visitors find it much easier to navigate a website with fewer, longer pages than with numerous short ones.
Google AdSense official video series
In other words, it’s better to have a few long, detailed posts than a lot of short ones. We only have six blog posts, but I believe they are as valuable as 20 shorter ones. After all, it takes about the same amount of time to write 20 short posts as it does to write 6 comprehensive ones, so it’s not necessarily a quicker way to get approved.
Original Writing Is Simpler Than You Think
Many people feel a great deal of pressure when it comes to writing original content. However, creating original writing is not as difficult as it seems. All you need to do is share your own experiences related to the topic. Keep the following two points in mind when writing:
- Include your relevant personal experiences.
- Write in a conversational tone.
Even if you are reviewing the same product as others, your content becomes original when you include your own experiences.
For instance, if you’re reviewing a computer and mention that you tried playing League of Legends and it stuttered on high settings but ran smoothly on medium, that’s a unique perspective.
Perhaps you prefer minimalist designs, and you didn’t like the computer because it has too many features and flashy lights. These personal insights make your content truly original.
Understanding Copyrighted Image Issues
We’ve been running WPlaybook for 5 months now, and over 12 members of our community have successfully gotten approved for AdSense after following the advice in this post. However, some were disappointed when their applications were initially rejected. Here’s what I had to say to them:
Do not use copyrighted images carelessly!
Many people still overlook this. For thumbnails, text-only designs are often the safest choice. When I do use images, I always verify licensing and use copyright-safe sources (see How to Find Copyright-Free Images).
Checklist of AdSense approval conditions
The checklist below summarizes what you should prepare for AdSense approval. It is based on multiple sources plus my own experience across more than four approvals.
And don’t forget! Don’t overthink it. Stay calm, stay focused, and keep writing.
Basic requirements
- Prepare a Gmail account that is not linked to your AdSense account
- You must be at least 18 years old
Blog topic-related conditions
- Have a clear topic for your own blog
Conditions for blog features
- Choose a blog theme that supports responsive design.
- If you choose the Kadence theme, use the ALL100 theme (a free theme provided by WPlaybook). There are people in the WPlaybook community who have already gotten AdSense approval with the ALL100 theme.
Blog content-related conditions
- Google wants your blog content to be of high quality. Check out the following official Google list:
- Here’s one of the official Google checklist questions that caught my eye, so let’s put our hands on our hearts and answer the question.
- Your blog posts are bookmarked, shared with friends, or recommended?
- Make sure your blog has a main page (important!)
- What are the main pages here? About, Contact, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service pages and menu navigation between pages of a blog will be clear?
Whether to search for blogs
- Your blog must be currently listed in Google Search Console
- Complete Search Console registration before applying for AdSense approval
Other things
- When applying for AdSense Do not use any other advertising platforms. If you have other ad scripts that you use, turn them off until you apply and are approved.
- After signing up, keep editing and adding posts! You want to give the impression that your blog is constantly being maintained.
- If you look at approved blog cases, it is not the post count itself (for example, 20 posts) that matters most, but the depth and quality of the content
If you’ve met all of these requirements, I’m confident that you’ll be approved for AdSense. If you’re still not sure, please contact me and I’ll take a look at your site.
Closing thoughts
Getting approved for AdSense seems to be one of the big mountains to climb when you’re on the road to becoming a blogger. It’s a lot of work, and it’s really hard. If you’re struggling with any of the challenges of blogging, we‘re here to help you monetize your online presence.
