Google AdSense FAQ

Basic AdSense FAQ

If you don`t find what you`re looking for in this Basic AdSense FAQ, consult the Advanced FAQ here.

1. What is Google AdSense?
2. Are there any fees to join the program?
3. Is it legal?
4. How much will I earn?
5. How much time I will need to spend?
6. I am not an US resident. Can I still join?
7. Do I need to have a website?
8. Is there any age limit to join the AdSense Program?
9. How can I check my earnings?
10. Are there any taxes to pay?
11. Are there any restrictions regards my site`s content?
12. How long does it take to get paid?
13. Are there any specific conditions in promoting my site?
14. Will my account be terminated if I will not generate enough clicks?
15. Can I change my payee information?
16. Can I decide which ads will appear on my site?
17. Where does the money come from?
18. Can I use AdSense for an adult site?
19. Can I click on my own ads?
20. What happens if I accidentally click my own ad?
21. Can I click AdSense ads on the other people’s websites?
22. Is Adsense allowed for commercial sites?
23. What does CPC and CPM mean?
24. Can i view my ads without clicking them?
25. Can I have Yahoo ads together with AdSense?
26. Can I use AdSense ads on a free domain?
27. Do I get an alert when someone clicks on my ads?
28. Is there any difference between "Ads by Goooooogle" and "Ads by Google"?
29. Do I have to open an AdSense Account for each of my websites?
30. How many ads am I allowed to put on a single page?
31. May I alter the AdSense code?

1. What is Google AdSense?

A way for webmasters to display relevant ads on their sites and earn online.

2. Are there any fees to join the program?

No.

3. Is it legal?

Absolutely.

4. How much will I earn?

It all depends on your site`s traffic number and how targeted the traffic is.

5. How much time I will need to spend?

It is all up to you. The more time you spend, the more and sooner you`ll start getting money.

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6. I am not an US resident. Can I still join?

Everybody on earth can yoin.

7. Do I need to have a website?

Yes. If you don`t have it, now it`s the time to make a perfect site or you can sign up for a free blog.

8. Is there any age limit to join the AdSense Program?

You must have at least 18 years. Otherwise, one of your parents or a guardian must submit an application using their name. He will also be the reciever of all payments.

9. How can I check my earnings?

Just by logging in to your account and viewing the Reports tab.

10. Are there any taxes to pay?

For US residents definitely yes. If you are from elsewhere, check with a Certified Public Accountant in your country.

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11. Are there any restrictions regards my site`s content?

Yes. No pornography, illicit drugs, violence, hacking content, gambling content, promotion of illegal activity, manipulative content to improve your site`s search engine ranking. The list is much longer, consult Adsense Program Policies.

12. How long does it take to get paid?

Whenever you have more than $100 in your AdSense account, Google mails you a check at the end of the month.

13. Are there any specific conditions in promoting my site?

Yes. See and follow the Terms of Service.

14. Will my account be terminated if I will not generate enough clicks?

It was never done, although they reserve this right in their Terms of Service.

15. Can I change my payee information?

No. But you can cancel your account and get a new one.

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16. Can I decide which ads will appear on my site?

No, but the more your pages will be specific the more specific will be also the ads. If you will be talking about Fishing with keywords on Fishing, then the ads will be about Fishing.

17. Where does the money come from?

Advertisers who are affiliated with AdWords pay for the ads appearing on the pages of AdSense publishers.

18. Can I use AdSense for an adult site?

No.

19. Can I click on my own ads?

Never do this for any reason.

20. What happens if I accidentally click my own ad?

You should email AdSense team and explain the situation.

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21. Can I click AdSense ads on the other people’s websites?

Yes.

22. Is Adsense allowed for commercial sites?

Yes.

23. What does CPC and CPM mean?

CPC ( Cost Per Click) means you get paid for every click on the ads and CPM (Cost Per Thousand) means cost per 1000 impressions which means you get paid for 1000 impressions regardless of the number of clicks.