Before submitting your AdSense application, run through this comprehensive 30-point checklist. Each item represents a factor Google's reviewers check during the approval process. Check every box before applying to maximize your chances of approval on the first try.

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🌐 Domain & Hosting Checklist

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1. Custom Domain – Using a paid custom domain (not blogspot.com, wordpress.com, etc.)
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2. SSL Certificate (HTTPS) – Your site loads on https:// with a valid SSL certificate
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3. Site Age – Website is at least 6 months old (mandatory for India, China, and some other countries)
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4. Site Is Publicly Accessible – No password protection, under-construction pages, or login requirements to view content
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5. Fast Loading Speed – Site loads in under 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile

📄 Content Checklist

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6. Sufficient Article Count – At least 20-30 high-quality articles published
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7. Article Length – Most articles are 800+ words of substantive content
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8. Original Content – All content is original and not copied from other websites
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9. Content Quality – Articles provide real value, solve problems, and are well-written
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10. No Prohibited Content – No adult, violent, illegal, or policy-violating content anywhere on the site
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11. No Copyright Violations – All images and media are owned, licensed, or royalty-free
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12. Supported Language – Content is in one of the 40+ languages supported by AdSense

📑 Required Pages Checklist

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13. Privacy Policy – Comprehensive privacy policy mentioning cookies, data collection, and AdSense advertising
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14. About Page – Page explaining who you are and what your website is about
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15. Contact Page – Page with a contact form or email address for user inquiries
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16. Terms of Service – Optional but highly recommended for a professional appearance

🎨 Design & UX Checklist

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17. Mobile Responsive – Site displays and functions correctly on smartphones and tablets
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18. Clear Navigation Menu – Visible header menu with links to main site sections
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19. Professional Design – Site has a clean, professional look (not spammy or template-only appearance)
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20. Footer with Legal Links – Footer contains links to Privacy Policy, Terms, and Contact
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21. No Broken Links – All internal and external links on the site are working

📊 SEO & Technical Checklist

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22. robots.txt File – Properly configured robots.txt that allows Google to crawl your site
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23. XML Sitemap – Sitemap.xml submitted to Google Search Console
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24. Google Search Console – Site is registered and verified in Google Search Console
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25. No Index Blocking – Main pages are not set to noindex in meta tags or robots.txt
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26. Meta Title & Description – Each page has unique, descriptive title tags and meta descriptions
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27. Image Alt Text – All images have descriptive alt text for accessibility and SEO
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28. Google Analytics – Analytics is installed to track traffic (AdSense reviewers see activity signals)
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29. No Existing Policy Violations – No previous AdSense bans or policy strike history
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30. Identity Verification Ready – Valid government ID and matching bank account ready for payment verification

✅ Verified All 30 Points? Apply Now!

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