If you hang out in any blogging or webmaster group these days, you’ll notice the same chatter everywhere:
- “AdSense rejected me again.”
- “How many posts do I need before applying?”
- “My earnings dropped — what changed?”
I went through dozens of real stories, Google rules, and AdSense hacks from bloggers, Reddit threads, and forums to build a complete discussion — from approval → optimization → long-term income. Let’s dive in.
🛤️ Step 1: AdSense Approval — The First Big Hurdle
Before earning even a single rupee, you’ve got to pass Google’s approval checks. Here’s what really matters (as confirmed by Google Help and community resources):
- ✅ You must be 18 years or older.
- ✅ You must own and control your website (able to edit HTML or add ad code).
- ✅ Your site must have original, high-quality content — no plagiarism, no spam.
- ✅ No copyrighted, adult, violent, or illegal content (see policy summaries from community guides).
- ✅ You must have these pages: Privacy Policy, About, Contact, Terms & Conditions.
Google doesn’t publish a fixed traffic minimum, but many experts and bloggers say:
“20–30 solid posts before applying” improves your chances a lot. — community recommendation
⚠️ Common Reasons for Rejection
Real bloggers share their pain every day:
“I’ve been using AdSense for 4 years now with 4 approved… Content is king, and Google is picky!” — Reddit user
Typical rejection causes:
- Thin or copied content
- Missing mandatory pages
- Poor navigation or broken links
- Using copyrighted images
- Policy violations (like asking users to click ads)
If you get rejected, fix the flagged issues and reapply — many bloggers succeed on the second or third attempt after cleanup.
🚀 Step 2: Boosting Earnings After Approval
Getting approved is only the start. The real game is optimizing for revenue. Here’s what the community finds effective:
- Smart ad placement — within articles and near visuals (but not intrusive).
- Mix ad types — use text + display ads to increase auction competition.
- Focus on high-CPC niches — finance, tech, insurance, legal often pay more.
- Improve site speed & mobile UX — faster sites keep users and ad impressions healthy.
- Use ads.txt and proper header setup to prevent programmatic revenue loss.
- Monitor RPM, CTR, bounce rate and test one change at a time.
📜 2025 Policy Updates & Rules to Watch
AdSense rules change regularly. A few recent points to note:
- In April 2025, Google updated some search and mobile related policies — always check Google Help.
- Ad density and disclosure rules are being refined — don’t overload pages with ads.
- Never ask users to click your ads — that’s an immediate violation.
- Repeated policy breaches can lead to account suspension or ban.
🗣️ Forum Talk — Real Blogger Experiences
“My site had 15 posts, got rejected. After adding 10 more quality posts, I was approved.” — Webmaster group member
“I used free images and got rejected due to copyright issues.” — AdSense help forum
Pattern is clear:
- Quality content wins.
- Proper legal pages & good design matter.
- A professional-looking blog gets approved faster.
💬 Your Turn — Join the Discussion
How was your AdSense journey? Share below:
- How many posts did you have when you applied?
- Did you ever face rejection — what fixed it?
- Which niche gave you the highest RPM?
- What policy update in 2025 do you think will change the game?
Drop your answers, experiences, and screenshots (censored) — let’s make this the ultimate AdSense approval & earnings thread for 2025.
