Familiarize Yourself with the Google Adsense Preview Tool

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The Google Adsense Preview Tool allows you to preview the ads that may show on any web page thereby letting you make an educated decision on whether to add Google Adsense to your existing pages.


You can also view sample ad formats and colors which will allow you to see how the colors and formats you want to appear in your ads will look before they actually launch on your pages.


You can also view borders, backgrounds and text colors from the preview tool and by clicking preview you can see how these will look with actual ads.


You can also see geo-targeted location ads meaning you can see what ads users in Canada can see even if you live in Japan.


The Preview Tool is available in all active Adsense languages and is easy to install.  For specific installation instructions,  you’ll need to go to the Google Adsense Support site.  Follow the instructions and click on the link provided and you’ll be a previewing genius in no time!

Do I Need A Pin Number For Google Adsense?

When you accumulate $50.00 in earnings, Google Adsense will send you a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to the payment address you supplied when you signed up. This is just another security precaution that Google Adsense has in place to protect their publishers but it is important. 


Once you’ve been mailed a PIN number, your account payments will be on hold until the PIN is entered in your account.  You can still have access to your account and earn money; you just won’t be paid until the PIN is entered.  If it hasn’t been entered within 1 year, your account will be disabled.

To enter your PIN after you receive it in the mail, log into your Google Adsense account.  Click on the My Account tab, then click on edit.  Update the appropriate field and click submit changes.  It would also be a good time to check your contact information and make sure it is correct.  You’re now well on your way to receiving your first Google Adsense check.

Dos for Using the Google Adsense Program

Google Adsense is a fun and easy way to make extra money. It’s important to follow the rules though as Google is serious about the integrity of this program.  Not following the rules could result in your Google Adsense account being terminated. Here are a few Dos for using the program:

DO


Read the Terms and Conditions and Program Policies thoroughly.


Read everything you can about Google Adsense.  Learn from others’ experiences and mistakes.


Learn how to optimize your site for the most enjoyable and profitable Google Adsense experience.  Realize it does take some time and hard work. That’s why it’s so important that you write about something you care about.  Hard work is even harder if you don’t like what you’re doing.


Visit other sites that are benefiting from Google Adsense. Click on the ads only if you are truly interested in the product or service being advertised.  Read other people’s blogs and comment on them. Only offer a comment though if it is truly sincere.


Hopefully, these helpful tips will ease you into using the program and help you avoid mistakes that could possibly cost you a lot of time or money.

Don’ts for Using the Google Adsense Program

Google Adsense is a fun and easy way to make extra money. It’s important to follow the rules though as Google is serious about the integrity of this program.  Not following the rules could result in your Google Adsense account being terminated. Here are a few Don’ts for using the program:

DON’T


Never, ever, ever click on your own ads.  Google Adsense makes it very clear this won’t be tolerated.


Don’t ask your friends and family to click on your ads.  Rather, earn money by referring them to the Google Adsense program.


Don’t participate in the Google Adsense program strictly for the money. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It will take time and hard work to make a profit.


Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything the first day.  Although the Google Adsense program is extremely user-friendly, it may take a little time to integrate all the facets of the program.  Be patient and above all, have fun!


Hopefully, these helpful tips will ease you into using the program and help you avoid mistakes that could possibly cost you a lot of time or money.