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Google AdSense Gains Real-Time Verification & Meta Tag Verification: What Publishers Need to Know


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Introduction:

Google AdSense is a popular advertising program that allows publishers to monetize their online content by displaying ads on their websites.


Recently, Google AdSense has introduced two new verification methods:

  • Real-time verification

  • Meta tag verification.

In this blog post, we will discuss what these new verification methods are, how they work, and what publishers need to know about them.


Section 1: Real-Time Verification

Real-time verification is a new feature that allows Google AdSense to verify the ownership of a website in real-time.


This means that publishers can now verify their website ownership without having to wait for the verification process to complete.


Real-time verification is a faster and more efficient way to verify website ownership, which can be especially helpful for publishers who are just starting out.


How does real-time verification work?

Real-time verification works by using Google Tag Manager to verify website ownership. Publishers can simply add a Google Tag Manager container code to their website, and Google AdSense will automatically verify the ownership of the website in real-time.


This process is much faster than the traditional verification process, which can take up to 48 hours to complete.


Section 2: Meta Tag Verification

Meta tag verification is another new feature that allows publishers to verify their website ownership using a meta tag.


A meta tag is a piece of HTML code that is added to the header of a website.


Meta tag verification is a simple and easy way to verify website ownership, and it can be especially helpful for publishers who do not have access to their website's source code.


How does meta tag verification work?

To verify website ownership using a meta tag, publishers simply need to add a meta tag to the header of their website. The meta tag contains a unique verification code that is provided by Google AdSense.


Once the meta tag is added to the website, Google AdSense will verify the ownership of the website.


Section 3: Benefits of Real-Time and Meta Tag Verification

Real-time and meta tag verification offer several benefits to publishers.

First, these new verification methods are faster and more efficient than the traditional verification process.


This means that publishers can start monetizing their content sooner, which can help them generate revenue more quickly.

Second, real-time and meta tag verification are both easy to use.


Publishers do not need any technical knowledge to use these verification methods, which makes them accessible to everyone.


Third, real-time and meta tag verification are both secure. These verification methods use advanced security measures to ensure that only authorized users can access and verify website ownership.


Section 4: How to Use Real-Time and Meta Tag Verification

Using real-time and meta tag verification is easy.


How to Use Real-Time Verification:

  1. Sign in to your Google AdSense account.

  2. Click on the "Settings" tab.

  3. Click on "Site Management."

  4. Click on "Verify Your Site."

  5. Select "Google Tag Manager" as your verification method.

  6. Follow the instructions to create a Google Tag Manager account and container.

  7. Copy the container code provided by Google Tag Manager.

  8. Paste the container code into the header of your website.

  9. Wait for Google AdSense to verify your website ownership. This process usually takes a few minutes.

How to Use Meta Tag Verification:

  1. Sign in to your Google AdSense account.

  2. Click on the "Settings" tab.

  3. Click on "Site Management."

  4. Click on "Verify Your Site."

  5. Select "HTML tag" as your verification method.

  6. Copy the meta tag provided by Google AdSense.

  7. Paste the meta tag into the header of your website.

  8. Save the changes to your website.

  9. Wait for Google AdSense to verify your website ownership. This process usually takes a few minutes.

It's important to note that both real-time and meta tag verification require you to have access to your website's source code.


If you don't have access to your website's source code, you may need to contact your website developer or hosting provider for assistance.


In addition, it's important to ensure that you have followed all of the instructions provided by Google AdSense when using these verification methods. Failure to follow the instructions correctly may result in your website not being verified, which can delay the monetization of your content.


Overall, real-time and meta tag verification are easy to use and can help you verify your website ownership quickly and efficiently.


By following the steps outlined above, you can start using these verification methods in Google AdSense and begin monetizing your online content.


To Conclude:

Real-time and meta tag verification are two new features that have been added to Google AdSense.


These verification methods offer several benefits to publishers, including faster verification times, ease of use, and enhanced security.


Publishers who are looking to monetize their online content should consider using these new verification methods to verify their website ownership and start generating revenue more quickly.


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