AdSense Verification Checklist - “Getting Ready” Phase

AdSense Verification Checklist - “Getting Ready” Phase

Your site is in the “Getting ready” review phase. Use this checklist to verify everything is set up correctly and compliant.

🔍 Quick Verification Steps

1. Technical Setup Verification

✅ AdSense Code Verification

  • Check AdSense Script is Loading
    • Visit: https://mrajan.com.np/ (any page)
    • Right-click → View Page Source
    • Search for: adsbygoogle
    • Expected: Should find <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4166647782860352"
    • Test on multiple pages: Homepage, About, Blog posts

✅ ads.txt File Verification

  • Check ads.txt is Accessible
    • Visit: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt
    • Expected Content: 
      google.com, pub-4166647782860352, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
    • Status Check: Should return HTTP 200 (not 404)
    • Verification Tool: Use ads.txt Tester

✅ Domain Verification

  • Custom Domain Working
    • Site accessible at: https://mrajan.com.np
    • HTTPS enabled (green padlock in browser)
    • No SSL certificate errors
    • CNAME file configured correctly

✅ Site Accessibility

  • Site is Publicly Accessible
    • No login required
    • No password protection
    • No IP restrictions
    • Works from different locations/networks

📋 Content & Policy Compliance

2. Required Pages Verification

✅ Privacy Policy

  • Privacy Policy Exists
    • URL: https://mrajan.com.np/privacy-policy/
    • Check for:
      • Mentions Google AdSense ✓
      • Mentions Google Analytics ✓
      • Mentions cookies/tracking ✓
      • Contact information ✓
      • Last updated date ✓

✅ Terms of Service

  • Terms of Service Exists
    • URL: https://mrajan.com.np/terms-of-service/
    • Check for:
      • Basic usage terms
      • Contact information
      • Last updated date

✅ Footer Links

  • Legal Pages Accessible
    • Footer contains Privacy Policy link
    • Footer contains Terms of Service link
    • Links work and are visible on all pages
    • Check: Homepage, About, Blog posts

✅ About/Contact Page

  • Contact Information Available
    • URL: https://mrajan.com.np/aboutme/
    • Contains: Email, social links, author info
    • Professional presentation

📝 Content Quality Check

3. Content Requirements

✅ Sufficient Content

  • Blog Posts Available
    • Currently: 7 posts (2016-2023)
    • All posts have substantial content (300+ words)
    • Quality, original content (not copied)
    • Professional writing style

✅ Content Policies

  • No Prohibited Content
    • ✓ No adult content
    • ✓ No violence or hate speech
    • ✓ No copyrighted material without permission
    • ✓ No illegal content
    • ✓ No deceptive practices

✅ Site Structure

  • Clear Navigation
    • Menu is easy to understand
    • Pages are well-organized
    • Clear site purpose

🔧 Technical Compliance

4. Site Performance & Accessibility

✅ Mobile-Friendly

  • Responsive Design
    • Test on mobile device or Chrome DevTools
    • Site looks good on mobile
    • Navigation works on mobile
    • Text is readable
    • No horizontal scrolling issues

✅ Site Speed

  • Performance Check
    • Use PageSpeed Insights
    • URL: https://mrajan.com.np
    • Target: Score 50+ (better is 70+)
    • Fix critical issues if any

✅ Browser Compatibility

  • Works Across Browsers
    • Test in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
    • No major layout issues
    • JavaScript works correctly

🚫 Critical Don’ts During Review

5. Things to Avoid

  • DO NOT click your own ads - Violates policy, will get banned
  • DO NOT ask friends to click ads - Invalid traffic
  • DO NOT use click bots - Immediate ban
  • DO NOT change AdSense code frequently - Wait for review completion
  • DO NOT remove required pages - Privacy Policy, etc.
  • DO NOT add prohibited content - Wait until approved
  • DO NOT disable ads.txt - Must remain accessible

📊 Monitoring During Review

6. What to Check Daily

AdSense Dashboard

  • Check Status Updates
    • Log in daily to AdSense dashboard
    • Look for status changes or messages
    • Check for any policy warnings

Site Status

  • Verify Site is Live
    • Check site is accessible
    • ads.txt still works
    • AdSense script still loads
    • No broken pages

Google Search Console

  • Monitor Site Health
    • Check for crawl errors
    • Verify site is indexed
    • No manual actions

🔍 Detailed Verification Commands

Test AdSense Script Loading

# Test if AdSense script is on homepage
curl -s https://mrajan.com.np/ | grep -i "adsbygoogle"

# Test if ads.txt is accessible
curl -I https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt

# Check multiple pages
curl -s https://mrajan.com.np/aboutme/ | grep -i "adsbygoogle"
curl -s https://mrajan.com.np/posts/2023-07-11-ssg-vs-ssr/ | grep -i "adsbygoogle"

Browser Console Check

  1. Open any page on your site
  2. Press F12 (Developer Tools)
  3. Go to Network tab
  4. Filter: “adsbygoogle”
  5. Reload page
  6. Expected: Should see request to adsbygoogle.js

📈 Expected Timeline

What Happens During “Getting Ready”

Days 1-3:

  • Google crawls your site
  • Verifies ads.txt
  • Checks technical setup
  • Reviews content quality

Days 4-7:

  • Policy compliance review
  • Content evaluation
  • Site structure analysis

Days 8-14 (or up to 4 weeks):

  • Final review
  • Decision made
  • Status updates to “Approved” or needs changes

Common Delays:

  • If site is new (< 6 months old)
  • If traffic is very low
  • If content is borderline
  • Holiday periods

✅ Pre-Approval Checklist Summary

Before AdSense approves, ensure:

Technical ✓

  • AdSense code installed on all pages
  • ads.txt file accessible at root
  • Domain verified in AdSense
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Site publicly accessible

Legal ✓

  • Privacy Policy with AdSense disclosure
  • Terms of Service page
  • Footer links to legal pages
  • Contact information available

Content ✓

  • Original, quality content
  • Sufficient content (7+ posts)
  • No prohibited content
  • Professional presentation

User Experience ✓

  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Clear navigation
  • Fast loading times
  • Good user experience

🚨 Red Flags to Fix Immediately

If you see any of these, fix them ASAP:

  1. ads.txt returns 404 → Fix immediately
  2. AdSense code missing → Check head.html
  3. Privacy Policy missing → Create immediately
  4. Site password protected → Remove protection
  5. Invalid traffic warnings → Stop immediately
  6. Policy violations → Fix content immediately

📞 Support Resources

If Issues Arise

  1. AdSense Help Center
    • https://support.google.com/adsense
    • Search for specific issues
  2. AdSense Community Forum
    • https://support.google.com/adsense/community
    • Ask questions, get help
  3. Google Search Console
    • Monitor site health
    • Check indexing status

🎯 Final Verification Steps

Run these checks right before checking approval status:

# 1. Verify ads.txt
curl https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt

# 2. Verify AdSense script
curl -s https://mrajan.com.np/ | grep adsbygoogle

# 3. Verify Privacy Policy
curl -I https://mrajan.com.np/privacy-policy/

# 4. Check site accessibility
curl -I https://mrajan.com.np/

📝 What to Do While Waiting

  1. Keep site active
    • Don’t make major changes
    • Keep content fresh (optional)
    • Monitor site status
  2. Don’t stress
    • 2-4 weeks is normal
    • Most sites get approved
    • Be patient
  3. Monitor dashboard
    • Check daily for updates
    • Respond to any requests
    • Don’t click your own ads!

✅ Status: Ready for Review

Based on your setup:

  • ✅ AdSense code installed
  • ✅ ads.txt configured
  • ✅ Privacy Policy with disclosures
  • ✅ Terms of Service
  • ✅ Footer links
  • ✅ Quality content
  • ✅ Mobile-friendly
  • ✅ HTTPS enabled

Your site appears to meet all requirements!

Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Check off items as you verify them. Keep this checklist handy during the review period.