Install a Plugin that adds Adsense code for you!
I must have tried everything. I tried using the Text Widget, I tried playing around in my .php files (NEVER do that!)! I was so confused. This was before I knew that there is a plugin for EVERYTHING!
I use a plugin called Insert HTML Snippet. This plugin organizes your ad code, and it helps you place it. After you install the plugin, your left sidebar will have a heading called “XYZ Html”. Go there and add your code. Click “Add New Html Snippet”. Copy the code from Adsense, and paste it into the box called HTML Code, then give it a name in the box called Tracking Name. Then hit Create. Your code for that ad will now be in your list. I like to name mine by size so I can quickly know what to choose.
Now, go to your Widgets. There will be a new Widget called Insert HTML Snippet. Let’s assume you want to put an ad in your sidebar (the easiest place). Drag the widget to your Sidebar section and drop it. Then you will see a drop-down menu. You can choose from the Snippets you inputted into the XYZ Html section. For sidebars, you will usually want to run 300×250 or 250×250 ads. So choose that ad…and your done.
Truly. That should work.
Same applies to adding ads to your Footer by dragging Widgets into the Footer section.
The tricky part is when you want to put an ad banner in or above your header. There is sometimes a widget section for that, but not always. And many times, the sizes are wonky and even if you do use the widget section, it doesn’t look right. And it is different for every theme. So get familar with your ads in the sidebar and footer, and then ask a blogger friend to look at your particular theme and recommend how to get a banner ad in your header!
If you are still having trouble, I have a longer tutorial on this post: Getting started with Adsense
I’ve been trying to figure out how to get Adsense on my site. We are on a 10 hour car trip so I’m cruising Pinterest and come across your pin on how to install it. As soon as I get interet and my lap top I’m installing the plug in and heading back to your site to get this finally done! Thank you!!
Oh awesome! It is daunting when you are clueless…but easy after you know what to do!!
Google finally created a plug in for AdSense. It makes it VERY easy. I struggled with all the text widgets with no luck. With the plug in, it shows you possible places for your adds and lets you move them with just a click! Super easy and I have seen an increase in earnings. Thanks for the great post!!
I have a wordpress.com hosted blog and I figure out how to add a plugin. I heard that to do that you need to use wordpress.org where you self- host your site. Is there any way to use AdSense on a wordpress.com blog? Are there any widgets or anything where I don’t have to use a plugin?
Thanks!
-Steph
styledbysteph96.com
Yeah, sorry…Advertising is not allowed on WordPress.com. See this: http://en.support.wordpress.com/advertising/
Awesome! Thanks for your help! 🙂
Even if “Insert Adsense” plugin hasn’t been updated in more than 2 years, it works perfectly for me.
In the last few days I wanted to change my main add on each page from a small one to a big one, and by only changing the HTML at Insert Adsense, all my pages changed at once. The other adds, stayed the same.
It does exactly what it proposes…and works perfectly on my bilingual site.
Here are examples of the same pages in two different languages:
http://foradazonadeconforto.com/como-escolher-e-comprar-seguro-de-viagem/ (Brazilian Portuguese)
http://outofyourcomfortzone.net/how-to-buy-travel-insurance/ (English)
Simple and great plugin.
Hey,
Thank you a big big time !!!
I was looking for something like this for so long. How came I have not seen this post yet?? You are in my bookmark now. Thank a million zillion trillion times!!
Thanks for the valuable
input about How to add Adsense add codes in my blogger blog. I will follow these tips.
Your expertise will help me tremendously.
Thank You.. 🙂
I’ve been going in circles trying to get an ad onto my blog. The funny thing is , I saved this about a week ago. I just followed the steps. Thank You !
I am just learning my way through WordPress. Thank you for your step by step help! What kind of title would you give the widget that gets inserted in the sidebar?
That’s awesome Jill. I know how adsense works but have got more information about it now. Thanks for information