How I Finally Got Google Adsense Approval – My Personal Journey

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I’ve always believed that Google Adsense approval would happen not necessarily today, but surely tomorrow. It was just a matter of patience, persistence, and learning along the way. Have you ever set a goal that felt big and distant, but deep down, you just knew it would come true? That was me with Adsense.

Seven months of trials, errors, and rejections later, I finally got my approval on 11th September 2025. And trust me, this wasn’t luck it was a journey filled with lessons, small victories, and yes, a lot of blogging sweat.

Today, I want to share my story with you not just the steps I took, but the real, messy, human side of getting Adsense approval.

How It All Began: The Birth of Their Lifestyle

The story starts on 17th February 2025. I was bored of endlessly scrolling through social media. Normally, I’m not the gossiping, calling-all-the-time type. I love my silence, my own little world, and observing life from afar.

And that’s how Their Lifestyle was born.

TheirLifestyle is my little space to write about what I feel, my thoughts on books, fashion, or products. Having a website of my own had always been on my bucket list. My goal was simple: what if we all became just 1% better every day? Maybe by improving our protein intake, going for a walk, doing yoga, or simply reflecting on life. Honestly, I didn’t care about SEO or traffic I just wanted to document my journey of small, consistent improvements and see where it would take me.

It became my personal corner of the internet, a place to try new hobbies, experience life fully, and explore creativity. Little did I know, this humble start would eventually become my path to Adsense approval.

Early Challenges: Rejections and Lessons Learned

Ah, the initial days of applying for Adsense… let’s just say they were humbling. I applied multiple times and faced rejection after rejection. The reason? “Insufficient or low-quality content.”

Here’s the funny thing my content wasn’t low-quality. I poured my thoughts, experiences, and stories into every post. I already had all the essential pages (About, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms).

So, I took a step back and focused on improving my website:

• Strengthened the UI/UX
• Added a cookie banner (I learned this from a Reddit post no other blog mentioned it!)

Little tweaks like this made a huge difference. It taught me that sometimes success is about the small details, not just your writing.

The First Milestone: 25k Impressions

After months of consistent blogging, on 6th September 2025, I reached 25k impressions. That milestone was a game-changer.

Let me tell you a secret: many videos and articles suggest “publish 3–4 blogs and get Adsense approval.” That’s not realistic. For me, it took 7 months of persistent posting at least 1 blog every 2–3 days and linking my social media accounts to establish credibility.

The week after hitting 25k impressions, I applied again. And just 5 days later, on 11th September 2025, I finally got Google Adsense approval!

Balancing Blogging With Life

Life wasn’t exactly smooth during this journey. Here’s a peek at what was happening alongside my blogging hustle:

• March 2025: Stressful office work, I revamped 14k+ URLs alone. During this chaos, I wrote a blog on “Monday Blues”.
• April 2025: Birthday month! Lots of shopping and preparing for my Japan trip.
• May 2025: Took 15 days off for Japan. Came back inspired and pumped to post again.

Even without doing formal SEO no keyword research, no optimization my blogs worked because I wrote genuinely. And that’s the beauty of authentic content: it resonates, even if you’re not thinking about SEO every step of the way.

Lessons from this Journey

Here’s what this journey taught me:

1. Start where you are.
   You don’t need perfect content or a flawless website. The first step is always the hardest, but it sets everything else in motion.
2. Consistency beats perfection.
   Consistency beats perfection. Post regularly, even if it’s not perfect. Momentum matters more than flawlessness.
3. Small details count.
   UI/UX, essential pages, and yes, that cookie banner these tiny things can make or break your approval.
4. Traffic milestones matter.
   Hitting 25k impressions was my turning point. It’s not about getting thousands of views overnight it’s about showing steady growth.
5. Define your own success.
   Don’t let others’ expectations dictate your journey. Only you can define what is success for you.

How to get Adsense Approval?

Here’s what worked for me:

• Publish consistently: At least 1 blog every 2–3 days.
• Improve website structure: Simple, clean UI/UX matters.
• Add all essential pages: About, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms, and Cookie banner.
• Link social media: Build credibility.
• Focus on impressions: Steady traffic helps Google notice your site.
• Stay authentic: Don’t copy trends blindly; write what feels real.

Would you start implementing one of these tips today? Even one small change can make a big difference.

Google Adsense won’t make you rich overnight. The first week after approval is more about reality than revenue. But the journey the learning, growth, and consistency is what truly matters.

I’ve realized that writing my thoughts, sharing experiences, and staying authentic brought me success. Starting is the key; everything else follows. Along the way, I noticed how blogging helped me boost my self-esteem & confidence, sparked my curiosity, and even reflected some classic Gen Z traits being independent, authentic, and unafraid to experiment.

The journey also reinforced an important lesson: don’t let anyone else dictate your path only you can define what is success. Celebrate small wins, stay curious, and keep improving yourself, even just 1% every day, as highlighted in Atomic Habits.

So, what about you? Are you ready to start your own journey, build your confidence, and embrace your curiosity while chasing what is truly yours?

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