What Is Blogging and How to Monetize Your Blog Through Google AdSense
Hi guys, in this article I am talking about what is blogging actually in real life sense, and how a normal person like you and me can make money from blogging using Google AdSense. Many people nowadays say blogging is dead or nobody reads blogs, but honestly that is not true at all. If you search something on Google, almost always the answers come from some blog only, so still blogging is alive and very powerful. But the issue is people don’t understand what real blogging is and how to start it in the correct way. So today I will try to explain everything in a simple way, without too much fancy English or textbook definitions, just like how I explain to a friend.
Blogging basically means writing content on a website, but it is not only writing. Blogging is like building your own small media company where you publish articles, guides, tutorials, stories and even your personal experiences. It is a platform where you share your knowledge with online world. Long ago people used blogging like a diary, writing about day-to-day life. But now blogging became a professional thing, a career even, where people earn thousands of dollars every month. The power of blogging is that anybody can start it. You don’t need degree, don’t need lot of money, don’t need office, nothing. Just internet, laptop or even mobile, and your time.
When we talk about blogging, first question comes, why will someone read my blog? Simple answer is: if you solve problems, people will read. Internet is basically a place full of questions and doubts. Someone wants to know how to cook biryani, someone wants to know which phone is good, someone wants to fix error in laptop, someone wants to understand law, someone wants to know government scheme. And if you write helpful content related to such doubts, people will automatically discover your blog through Google search.
But blogging is not only writing. There are some steps behind it. First you choose a topic or niche. A niche means category of content. It could be technology, health, travel, finance, beauty, cooking, education, gaming, sports, movies, crypto and hundreads of other things. Many beginners make one mistake: they write about everything at same time, like tech one day, food next day, travel third day. That is not a good strategy because Google gets confused what your blog is about. When you pick a niche and write consistent content, Google understands your blog topic and ranks your posts higher.
After choosing the niche, next is selecting a domain name. Domain name is your website’s name. For example cyberkannadiga.in, google.com, facebook.com, all are domain names. Pick a simple, easy to remember, short name. Then you need hosting. Hosting is basically the place where all your website files are stored. Many companies provide hosting like Hostinger, Bluehost, GoDaddy etc. After you get domain and hosting, you install WordPress. WordPress is the best platform to create blogs because it is easy, free and professional.
Once your blog is ready, the main part starts: writing articles. For AdSense you should write genuine, original and helpful articles. Do not copy from others. If you copy, Google will easily catch you and your AdSense approval will become difficult. Try to write articles at least 800 to 1500 words in the beginning. Focus on proper headings, simple language, examples and real experiences. Also focus on SEO (Search Engine Optimization). SEO means optimizing your blog so Google can understand your content properly and show it to people. Using correct keywords, putting headings, making content easily readable, all these are part of SEO.
Now let's come to the money part, which is what most people want to know. How to monetize your blog through Google AdSense? Google AdSense is one of the most famous ways to earn money from blogging. AdSense basically shows ads on your website and you get money when visitors see or click these ads. Many people think AdSense approval is hard, but actually it is easy if you follow basic rules. You need good content, at least 20–25 articles, proper design, About Us page, Contact Us page, Privacy Policy page, and you should not violate any Google rules.
But before applying AdSense, you should understand how AdSense works. AdSense is an advertising platform by Google. When companies want to promote their products, they give money to Google. Then Google shows these ads on different websites through AdSense. The money is shared between Google and the website owner. So when your blog gets traffic, you earn.
Now the important question: how much money can you earn? Honestly it depends. It depends on RPM, CPM, CPC — these are technical terms. CPC means cost per click, RPM means revenue per thousand impressions, CPM means cost per thousand impressions. For example, if you get 1000 visitors and your RPM is $1, you will earn around $1. Some niches like finance, insurance, tech pay very high. Some niches like entertainment, jokes pay very low. Also the country matters. USA, UK traffic gives more money. India traffic usually gives less.
Now let's talk about how to get traffic. Without traffic, blogging income is zero. Many new bloggers write 10 or 20 articles and then they wait. But that is not enough. Google takes time to trust new websites. Sometimes it takes 3 to 6 months for articles to rank. So you must be patient. You should publish content regularly. Also share your blog posts on social media like Facebook groups, YouTube description, WhatsApp status, Instagram, Quora etc. But do not spam, otherwise your reputation will go down.
One important thing is keyword research. Keyword means what people search. If you write articles on topics that nobody searches, nobody will visit. So you need to find keywords that have good search volume but low competition. Tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Ubersuggest, AnswerThePublic, these tools help. But even simple Google search suggestions are helpful.
Another important thing is quality of content. Many bloggers write 10 similar posts with little difference. Google will not like that. Google wants real value. So before writing, think what unique thing you can add. Maybe your own photo, your own experience, your own review, your own tips, something special. That will make your article different.
Also remember that blogging is not a get-rich quick thing. It takes time. Maybe 3 months, 6 months, sometimes 1 year. But once the blog grows, you can earn passive income. That means even if you sleep, your blog keeps earning.
Now let's deep dive into the AdSense approval process in simple way. First you create your blog. Then write at least 20 articles with complete information. Make sure your site looks clean, no broken links, no copyrighted images. Use your own images or copyright-free images. Use About page, Contact page, Privacy page. Then apply for AdSense. Sometimes AdSense approves immediately, sometimes it takes time. Sometimes they reject. If rejected, don’t panic. Fix the issues and apply again.
After approval, ads will start showing. But don’t place too many ads. If you overload ads, users will get irritated and Google may reduce your CPC. Try to place ads in natural positions like inside content, header, sidebar and after paragraphs. Make sure the website loads fast. Slow website gets less earnings.
One more thing — AdSense is not the only way to earn from blogs. There are many other methods like affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, selling your own products, selling courses, offering services, email marketing etc. But AdSense is the easiest for beginners. Everybody can start with AdSense and later explore other ways.
Now let me share some common mistakes new bloggers do. First mistake is copying content. Never copy. Second mistake is using too many plugins in WordPress. Plugins slow down the site. Third mistake is not doing SEO. Fourth mistake is giving up too early. Blogging needs patience. Fifth mistake is picking niche only for money. If you don’t like the niche, you will get bored and stop writing.
Also many bloggers think English is compulsory. No. You can blog in any language — Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, anything. Regional language blogging is growing fast because people prefer reading in their own language. In fact, AdSense also pays for regional blogs.
Now let’s talk about future of blogging. Some people say AI will kill blogging. But AI can never replace personal experience. Google already prefers helpful content, which means human experience, originality, unique insights, and real examples. So blogging will always be alive for those who provide value.
Another big thing is E-E-A-T — Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness. Google follows this strongly. If your blog shows your experience, your real identity, your author bio, then Google trusts it more. So put your name, photo, and little background on your blog.
Now let me talk about one more important thing: consistency. Even if you write the best article, if you don’t post regularly, the blog will not grow. Try to post at least 4 to 5 articles per week when you start. Later, when the blog grows, you can reduce.
Also track your performance. Use Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Analytics tells you how many visitors came. Search Console tells how your blog is ranking, which keywords you show up for, and what problems your site has.
Some people ask if one person can manage everything. Yes. Most bloggers are solo. They do writing, SEO, editing, posting, everything alone. Later, when they grow, they hire writers. But in the beginning, do it yourself. It gives better understanding.
Also don’t worry about perfect English. Even if your grammar is not perfect, you can still blog. Many big bloggers don’t write perfect English. Important thing is clarity and value. People don’t care about grammar unless it’s too bad.
Now let’s come to monetization strategies with AdSense in depth. After approval, you need to test different ad placements. Example, ads within content give good CPC. Long posts usually earn more because there are more ad slots. Also try to increase traffic from high CPC countries like USA, Canada, UK. Also focus on high CPC niches like finance, hosting, insurance, technology etc.
Many people ask how to increase CPC. Actually CPC depends on advertisers. But you can improve CPC by writing content on topics where advertisers pay higher. And avoid invalid traffic. Never click your own ads. Never ask friends to click. Google will catch and ban you. Work genuinely.
Last but not the least, always update old articles. Google likes fresh content. If you write something today, after 6 months update it with new information. That will help your rankings.
So overall, blogging is a long journey but very rewarding. It gives freedom, passive income, creativity and even fame. Many people changed their life because of blogging. You can too. Start small, learn daily, don’t lose hope, and write from your heart. AdSense is just a bonus, the real satisfaction comes when your content helps people.
If you are reading this means you are interested in blogging. Don’t wait. Start today. One year later you will thank yourself.
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