How to Set Up Google Adsense

1. Create a blog or website if you don't already have one. Make sure you have some good content on the site and that all of your links are working before you apply for a Google Adsense account.
2. Go to the Google Adsense application page (see Resources). Fill out the application. You will need to include information about the website or blog that you want the ads on.

3. Click on the link in the confirmation email that Google will send you once you submit your application. Then you will need to wait until Google approves or denies your application.
4. Log in to your Google Adsense account as soon as you are approved. There you will be able to choose the size of your ads, text color and background color. Make sure you choose the colors that will match your website or blog.
5. Copy the code provided to you once you have customized the ads you want. Paste the code in to your blog or website template based on where you want the ads placed (side bar, top of the page, bottom of the page). You may need to understand some HTML to do this depending on the type of blog or website you have.
6. Save your changes and view your website or blog. Don't be scared if public service announcement ads show up on your site. These are displayed for a day or two until Google crawls your site and determines what the appropriate ads should be. You won't start making money until the customized ads begin appearing, but it won't take long.