How to Add Google AdSense to WordPress

Make money with your WordPress blog adding the Google AdSense to WordPress to show ads in an easy way, see now how to do it

By Claudio Pires
Updated on July 25, 2022
How to Add Google AdSense to WordPress

Make money with your WordPress blog by adding Google AdSense to WordPress easily.

With WordPress, you can easily add your AdSense code to your blog. To do this, the first login to the administrative end of your website. Then, go to the Appearance -> Widgets menu.

Google AdSense is one of the most popular ways to monetize your website. Did you know that you can easily add Google AdSense to your WordPress site and start making money? In this article, we will show you how to add Google AdSense in WordPress and share some best practices and tips to increase your earnings.

First Steps with Google AdSense

Firstly,  you need to do is sign up for a Google AdSense account. If you have a Gmail account, then you can use an existing account.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you will receive an email within 6 – 8 hours telling you whether you have passed the first step of the review process. If you passed the first check, you can log in to your AdSense account and get your ad code.

How to add Google AdSense to WordPress
WordPress dashboard – Appearance – Widgets

On this page, drag and drop a Text widget onto your Blog Sidebar. So, you add Google AdSense to WordPress.

How to add Google AdSense to WordPress
WordPress widgets – Text To add codes.

Then you should add a title (in our case – Advertisement), and under it, click the Text tab and then paste the actual code you obtained from Google. Finally, click on the Save button.

Advertisement), and under it, click the Text tab and then paste the actual code you obtained from Google
Ads code posted on text widget

The ad will automatically be saved and appear in your WordPress Sidebar.

You need to determine where to show the ad on your website. Most commonly, ads are displayed in the sidebar. Finally, you have Google AdSense present on your WordPress. You can add the Ads to your sidebar by using WordPress widgets. Although ad placement is key, we’ve found that the best sizes are 336×280 and 300×260. In conclusion, these ads tend to fit most screen sizes and have the best pay rate.

Claudio Pires

Claudio Pires is the co-founder of Visualmodo, a renowned company in web development and design. With over 15 years of experience, Claudio has honed his skills in content creation, web development support, and senior web designer. A trilingual expert fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he brings a global perspective to his work. Beyond his professional endeavors, Claudio is an active YouTuber, sharing his insights and expertise with a broader audience. Based in Brazil, Claudio continues to push the boundaries of web design and digital content, making him a pivotal figure in the industry.