You've seen the "litte boxes" on the right-hand side column during a Google search. Those small ads are a big reason Google shares trade around 400 bucks a pop. Perhaps you've overheard people discussing Google Ads and maybe even how much they make from the program. And now, as the owner of a website or two (or 202), you're ready to take the next step and begin generating revenue from YOUR website.
Great! But now what?
Google's own "Quick-Start" addresses that question without any fluff whatsoever:
Log-In, Generate Code, Copy and Paste.
Those three simple steps however come after the most important one: Signing Up.
To make signing-up as easy as possible, and to do everything that you can to make sure you are accepted into the program, be sure to visit the Program Policies before filling out your application. Then, after making sure your site(s) are in compliance, fill out the form completely.
You'll hear back pretty quickly, and when you do Getting Started really does become as easy as Logging In, Generating Code, Copy...Paste. While there are many strategies and optimization tips for maximizing your revenue, as a new publisher I reccomend that you get those first ads up and running so that you can see them on your site (If you've never had advertsising on your site before it can be an exciting experience. It can also be the opposite, but more on that later...) .
A couple of tips:
- Always Use Channels and Use Them from Day 1
- Don't Try to "Get Over" by Bending or Breaking Rules
- Stay Within the Guidelines of the Policies
- Be Sure to Use Meta Tags on ALL Pages with Google Code
Good Luck with Google!
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