AdSense Approval 2025: Blogger/Median UI Checklist

What you’ll fix today

• Content quality + E‑E‑A‑T signals

• Policy compliance and “thin/duplicated” issues

• Core Web Vitals and layout stability

• Navigation, pages, and site identity

• Clean ad placements post‑approval (for better RPM)

Step‑by‑Step Checklist (Copy & Use)

1. Content & E‑E‑A‑T (publish before applying)

• Publish minimum 15–25 posts (800–1800+ words), unique, helpful, updated.

• One clear niche or tight cluster (e.g., AI SEO, monetization, creator security).

• Show experience: screenshots, original SOPs, examples, “tested” notes.

• Add FAQs and a short checklist inside posts for scannability.

• Avoid auto‑generated fluff or spun listicles.

• Update dates visible (Last updated: Month YYYY).

2. Essential pages (visible in header/footer)

• About: who you are, what you cover, why trust you.

• Contact: form or email + social handle.

• Privacy Policy: includes AdSense/third‑party cookies mention.

• Terms/Disclaimer (optional but good).

• Editorial Policy or Review Methodology (1 page explaining how you test/evaluate).

3. Site identity & branding

• Logo + favicon set.

• Consistent color palette and typography (one Google Font + system stack).

• Author byline on posts + author box at end (short bio + link to About).

• Clear category/label hubs; avoid dozens of labels—use 3–5 core labels only.

4. Blogger + Median UI settings

• Search Preferences: enable “Search description” and write it for each post.

• Permalinks: short, descriptive slugs (no dates/stopwords if possible).

• Robots header tags: default ON; don’t block labels or posts.

• Breadcrumbs: use Median UI’s built‑in; ensure it renders on posts.

• Comments: moderation ON; auto nofollow for UGC (default).

5. Policy compliance quick audit

• No scraped, plagiarized, or auto‑generated pages.

• No copyrighted media reuse without license; use your own images or licensed stock.

• No adult, pirated, or prohibited content; avoid hacks/illegal tutorials.

• External links: relevant, non‑spam; no “link exchange” pages in main nav.

• Affiliate links: clearly disclosed; keep density reasonable.

6. Core Web Vitals & speed (mobile‑first)

• LCP under ~2.5s: compress hero image, use WebP, lazy‑load below‑the‑fold.

• CLS near 0: reserve ad slots with fixed height; avoid shifting widgets.

• JS/CSS: keep widgets minimal; disable heavy sliders; one icon set only.

• Fonts: one Google Font or system stack; preconnect for fonts if used.

• Images: 1200px wide featured; WebP primary, PNG fallback.

7. Navigation & structure

• Top menu: 3–5 key categories (labels) only.

• Sidebar: keep lean—search, categories, recent posts; remove clutter widgets.

• Footer: About/Contact/Privacy/Terms links + copyright.

• Internal links: 3–5 contextual links per post within the same cluster.

8. Ad placement plan (post‑approval)

• Manual units: after intro, mid‑content, and before FAQs/conclusion.

• Sidebar: 1 unit on desktop only.

• Auto Ads: start with vignette/anchor ON; monitor CLS; disable intrusive formats if needed.

• Density: every 2–3 mobile screens max; prioritize UX.

9. Before you apply (pre‑flight)

• Home, category, and post pages visually consistent.

• No “Under Construction” or blank pages.

• 404s fixed or custom 404 page present.

• Internal links not pointing to drafts or private posts.

• Site indexed in Google (Search Console → URL inspection).

10. Apply smartly

• Use a professional email tied to your domain (if available) or long‑standing Gmail.

• Business name/site name consistent across About, Contact, and header.

• Region settings/timezone correct; language set to primary content language.

• Submit in AdSense and verify in Search Console.

Approval timing

• Typically 3–14 days. If rejected, fix the noted issue, add 3–5 strong posts in your main cluster, and re‑apply after a week.

Troubleshooting (fast fixes)

If the reason is “insufficient content”

• Add depth to 5–7 posts: more examples, screenshots, checklists, FAQs.

• Publish 3 new posts in the same cluster within a week.

If the reason is “site not ready to serve ads”

• Add/repair About, Contact, Privacy pages.

• Improve navigation and internal linking on homepage and hubs.

• Remove aggressive popups or intrusive widgets; stabilize layout.

If the reason is “policy violation”

• Remove or rewrite flagged posts; check for copyrighted media.

• Ensure external links are reputable; remove spammy affiliate pages.

• Add affiliate disclosure and privacy details.

If the reason is “navigation/page experience”

• Fix CLS by reserving ad/widget heights.

• Compress hero images; limit sliders; reduce JS widgets.

• Make sure menu/labels are simple and obvious.

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FAQs
Q1: How many posts do I need before applying?
A: Aim for 15–25 solid posts in one niche cluster. Depth matters more than raw count.

Q2: Does Median UI help with approval?
A: Yes—clean structure, breadcrumbs, and performance help. Keep widgets light and stabilize ad slots.

Q3: Can I apply with mixed topics?
A: A focused cluster increases trust. If you cover multiple topics, group them into clear hubs and prioritize one for new content.

Q4: Do I need AMP for approval?
A: No. Good Core Web Vitals, stable layout, and quality content are enough. Test AMP only if it genuinely improves speed and RPM.

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