Here are the steps on how to add AdSense verification code to your WordPress website, with images to guide you:
1. Obtain the AdSense verification code:
- Log in to your AdSense account.
- Click on the “Sites” tab.
- Select the site you want to verify.
- Click on “Verify”.
- Copy the verification code provided. It will look similar to this:
<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
2. Choose your preferred method:
Method 1: Using a Plugin (Recommended for beginners)
- Install and activate the “Insert Headers and Footers” plugin.
- Go to Settings > Insert Headers and Footers.
- Paste the verification code into the Headers section.
- Click Save.
Method 2: Editing the Theme Files (For experienced users)
- Access your WordPress theme files using an FTP client or your hosting provider’s file manager.
- Locate the
header.phpfile within your theme’s folder. - Open
header.phpin a text editor. - Paste the verification code within the
<head>section of the file, before the closing</head>tag. - Save the
header.phpfile.
3. Verify your site:
- Return to your AdSense account and click Verify.
- AdSense will check for the code on your website.
- If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message.
Additional tips:
- If you’re using a caching plugin, clear your cache after adding the code.
- If you’re still having trouble, refer to AdSense’s official help documentation for more detailed instructions.
- Consider using a child theme to make changes to your theme files, as this prevents your modifications from being overwritten during theme update