Quick AdSense Verification Guide

Quick AdSense Verification Guide

During the “Getting ready” review phase, use these quick checks to verify everything is working.

🚀 Quick Verification (5 minutes)

1. Test ads.txt File

Visit in browser: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt

Expected Result:

google.com, pub-4166647782860352, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

If you see this: ✅ Good!

If you see 404: ❌ Fix immediately - file missing

2. Test AdSense Script

  1. Visit: https://mrajan.com.np
  2. Right-click → View Page Source (or Cmd+U / Ctrl+U)
  3. Press Cmd+F / Ctrl+F
  4. Search for: adsbygoogle

Expected Result:

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4166647782860352"
     crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

If you see this: ✅ Good!

If not found: ❌ Check _includes/head.html

3. Test Privacy Policy

Visit: https://mrajan.com.np/privacy-policy/

Check for:

  • Page loads without errors ✅
  • Mentions “Google AdSense” ✅
  • Mentions “Google Analytics” ✅
  • Has contact information ✅

If all checked: ✅ Good!

Visit: https://mrajan.com.np and scroll to footer

Check:

  • Privacy Policy link visible ✅
  • Terms of Service link visible ✅
  • Both links work ✅

If all checked: ✅ Good!

5. Test Multiple Pages

Check AdSense script loads on:

  • Homepage: https://mrajan.com.np ✅
  • About page: https://mrajan.com.np/aboutme/ ✅
  • Blog post: https://mrajan.com.np/posts/2023-07-11-ssg-vs-ssr/ ✅

🔧 Command Line Verification

Run this script (after deployment):

./verify_adsense_setup.sh

Or test manually:

# Test ads.txt
curl https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt

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

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

✅ Daily Checks During Review

Every day during the 2-4 week review:

  1. Check AdSense Dashboard (5 seconds)
    • Login to AdSense
    • Look for status changes
    • Check for messages
  2. Verify Site is Live (10 seconds)
    • Visit your homepage
    • Check it loads
  3. Verify ads.txt (10 seconds)
    • Visit: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt
    • Should show your publisher ID

⚠️ Red Flags - Fix Immediately

If you notice:

  • ❌ ads.txt returns 404 → Fix immediately
  • ❌ AdSense script missing → Check _includes/head.html
  • ❌ Privacy Policy missing → Create it
  • ❌ Site password protected → Remove it
  • ❌ SSL certificate errors → Fix HTTPS

📊 What AdSense Checks During Review

Google reviews:

  1. Technical Setup (Days 1-3)
    • AdSense code installation ✓
    • ads.txt file ✓
    • Domain verification ✓
  2. Content Quality (Days 4-7)
    • Original content ✓
    • Sufficient content ✓
    • No prohibited material ✓
  3. Policy Compliance (Days 8-14)
    • Privacy Policy ✓
    • Terms of Service ✓
    • Site accessibility ✓
  4. User Experience (Throughout)
    • Mobile-friendly ✓
    • Fast loading ✓
    • Clear navigation ✓

🎯 Your Current Status

Based on setup verification:

  • ✅ AdSense code: Installed on all pages
  • ✅ ads.txt: Configured correctly
  • ✅ Privacy Policy: Complete with disclosures
  • ✅ Terms of Service: Created
  • ✅ Footer links: Working
  • ✅ Content: Quality, original posts
  • ✅ HTTPS: Enabled
  • ✅ Mobile-friendly: Yes

Status: ✅ READY FOR REVIEW

💡 Pro Tips

  1. Be Patient: 2-4 weeks is normal, don’t panic
  2. Don’t Change: Avoid major site changes during review
  3. Monitor Daily: Check dashboard for updates
  4. Stay Compliant: Don’t click ads or violate policies
  5. Keep Site Active: Ensure site stays accessible

📞 Need Help?

If verification fails:

  1. Check ADSENSE_VERIFICATION_CHECKLIST.md for detailed steps
  2. Review AdSense Help: https://support.google.com/adsense
  3. Check site build logs if using GitHub Pages

You’re all set! Just wait for Google’s review to complete. 🎉