Part 1: Join the AdSense Program

Understanding Google policies

We discussed earlier how rewarding the Google AdSense program can be. However, joining the Google AdSense program is not that easy or everyone in the world would do it (which would defeat its purpose, ultimately). You have to be approved by Google in order to create your AdSense account and start earning money from it.

How do you get approved? Google famously has never publicly published details of its approval process, there are tips you should follow to ensure a high possibility of getting approved.

The good news is that Google does publish its policies and you do not need to be a member to read them. You should read them and be certain that you are in 100% compliance with them, not only when attempting to start your AdSense account, but once you are already a member. They update these policies regularly and a violation will get you suspended. A list of Google AdSense policies can be seen at: http://www.google.com/adsense/policies.

Content The Key to AdSense!

As stated earlier, we cannot say exactly how Google decides to accept or reject a site. However, one thing is for sure the main criterion for approval is always the content of the website!

Most sites get rejected simply because they do not have any or enough good content. What constitutes "good" content? We can say what it is not. The types of websites that only have links and "filler" content aimed at attracting Search Engines, and sites that do not offer any informational content but solely focus on their own products and services. Google is one of the smartest companies on the Internet, and they can easily tell "junk" content from "real" content, even if many web surfers themselves can't. Google approves websites that have significant real content. These could be in the form of informational articles, analyses of various topics, and much more. For business websites that solely focus on selling their products and services through their website, including informational articles about their industry is smart, and this data is usually pretty easily available.

Another reason why most business websites do not qualify for the program, is that most businesses are specialized, and these websites are most likely to get Ads from their competitors, as only those ads would be relevant. As discussed, competitor ads would be blocked by you, filtered by Google, or both, so an AdSense program that serves no ads makes no sense!

Similarly, websites that focus only on links for generating search engine traffic do not have any content at all, according to both common sense and Google. These sites may rack up fairly high traffic scores and so forth, but they do not qualify for AdSense.

One of the best and simplest strategies is to include at least 30 to 40 informational articles of 400 to 450 words each and update them from time to time. Writing these articles yourself may be a daunting task. However, the good news is that there are considerable websites that offer articles for free, and plenty of professional writing resources who can not only write high quality material for you, but can especially optimize that material to work well with search engines and the "qualification" processes for systems like AdSense.

We've developed a 5-Step plan for success.

About Google Adsense

Make Sense of Google AdSense and make money!

How much can I make with AdSense and how do I get started?

Part 1: Join the AdSense Program

Part 2: The 5-Step Plan to Success

Part 3: Summary and Additional Resources

Summary

About Google Adsense

Ebook Marketing Articles

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Media Products and Information

I've been involved with media projects for the past 20 years and have run a web site since 1996, so I decided to compile some of the information that has been of great help and interest to me. The following links are to articles that have everything you will want to know about digital photography, HDTV, broadband, MP3, GPS, making money on-line, home-based business, investing on-line, and other internet tips.

Digital Photography Articles

DVDs, Videos, Books!

The DVDs

The Beast of Revelation: IDENTIFIED
Who is the dreaded beast of Revelation? Now at last, a plausible candidate for this personification of evil incarnate has been identified (or re-identified). Ken Gentry's insightful analysis of scripture and history is likely to revolutionize your understanding of the book of Revelation -- and even more importantly -- amplify and energize your entire Christian worldview! Ideal for group meetings, personal Bible study -- for anyone who wants to understand the historical context of John's letter "... to the seven churches which are in Asia" (Rev. 1:4). 135 minutes $17.95

The Videos

God's Law and Society
This video powerfully presents a comprehensive worldview based upon the ethical system found in the Law of God. Sixteen Christian leaders and scholars answer some of the most common questions and misperceptions related to this volatile issue: Are we under Law or under Grace? How does the Old Testament Law apply today? Can we legislate morality? What about the separation of Church and State? Was America founded as a Christian nation? What would a Christian America look like? Perfect for group instruction as well as personal Bible study. Speakers include: George Grant, Howard Phillips, R.C. Sproul Jr., Ken Gentry, Gary DeMar, Jay Grimstead, R.J. Rushdoony, Steven Schlissel, Andrew Sandlin, and more! Two tapes, Ten parts, over four hours of instruction! $19.95

Massacre of Innocence - The Occult Roots of Abortion
This video looks at the spiritual roots of abortion and exposes the myths surrounding child killing. Little known historical facts about abortion and how they relate to modern feminism are presented logically and accurately. Has been effective in converting many to a pro-life position. 85 minutes. $19.95

Revival Account - Asbury 1970
What is true Revival and Spiritual Awakening? Discover the answer in this eyewitness account by Dennis Kinlaw, President of Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, during a visitation in 1970. Certain to challenge you to greater holiness and a deeper commitment to full-scale revival. Original news and private footage has been included. 40 minutes. $19.95

The Books

Four Keys to the Millennium
By Jay Rogers, Larry Waugh, Rodney Stortz, Joseph Meiring. All Christians believe that their great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will one day return. Although we cannot know the exact time of His return, what exactly did Jesus mean when he spoke of the signs of His coming (Mat. 24)? How are we to interpret the prophecies in Isaiah regarding the time when "the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea" (Isa. 11:19)? Should we expect a time of great tribulation or reformation and revival before the Lord returns? Did you know that there are four hermeneutical approaches to the book of Daniel and Revelation? Is the devil bound now, and are the saints reigning with Christ? These, and more questions, are dealt with by four authors as they present the four views on the millennium. And each view is critiqued by the other three authors. High quality paperback, 167 pages. $17.95

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