Introduction
For Shopify blog owners, integrating Google AdSense presents a lucrative opportunity to generate revenue through targeted ads. This comprehensive guide, brought to you by the creators of Bloggle, a leading Shopify blog builder, offers a step-by-step tutorial on seamlessly adding Google AdSense code to your Shopify blog. Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce professional or a beginner to the digital marketplace, our instructions will help you unlock new revenue streams and enhance your Shopify website's functionality.
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Creating your Google AdSense Account
Before you can start monetizing your Shopify blog, you need to first sign up for an AdSense account. Here’s how you do it:
- Sign up and activate your account from here - Google AdSense account.
- After setting up a Google AdSense account and Google Merchant center, Shopify store owners can specify the site URL and language. Alternatively, store owners can connect to a certain page (like the homepage), post, or directory. To conclude this step, click Save.
- To proceed, shop owners can add contact information, particularly bank account details. Once this is done, just submit your application.
- Tick the checkbox to accept Google AdSense's Terms and Conditions and Program Policies.
- You can verify the phone number by sending a text message or opting for a callback.
- Copy the Google AdSense verification code.
- Finally, just paste the code into your Shopify blog and then tick the ‘I’ve pasted the code into my site’ checkbox.
- Click Done
Pasting Google AdSense Code (Tutorial)
Let us understand how to add Google AdSense code to our Shopify blog. To do this, you have to edit 3 files – article.liquid , blog-template.liquid, and sidebar-blog.liquid:
Via Shopify
Step 1
From your Shopify dashboard, go to to the Shopify theme you want to customize, and from the the drop-down menu, click on ‘Edit Code’
Step 2
The following screenshot will tell you where exactly you need to place the ad code in the article.liquid file, so that the ad shows on top and bottom of the blog article properly
Step 3
Hit Save when done
Pro Tip: In case you wish to display the AdSense ad on the article listing page's blog category page, you must include the code in the blog-template.liquid file.
Additionally, if you are looking to place the AdSense ad code on your blog sidebar pages only, you need to edit sidebar-blog.liquid. Check the screenshot for where you need to insert the code.
Via Bloggle
Step 1
From your Bloggle dashboard, select the article in which you want to insert your Google AdSense code
Step 2
In the Content tab, click on ‘+Add Content’
Step 3
In the ‘Other’ section, click on ‘Embed Code’
Step 4
Paste the Google AdSense code into the ‘HTML code’ field and hit Save. You are now ready to make money from your Shopify blog through Google ads.
Did You Know: Along with monetizing your blog, Bloggle lets you manage every small aspect of your Shopify blog. From adding products and inserting videos to adding a Table of Contents, sidebar, comments section, tags, social share buttons, and more, we have you covered.
Conclusion
In conclusion, adding Google AdSense to your Shopify blog is a straightforward yet impactful step towards monetizing your online store. Having read our easy-to-follow guide, you're now equipped to seamlessly integrate AdSense into your blog, whether through Shopify's native editing options or the intuitive Bloggle dashboard. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your blog's earning potential and drive meaningful revenue. Remember, the journey to successful blog monetization is continuous, and Bloggle is here to support you every step of the way.