Case Study: How I Got Google AdSense Approval on InfoWholly – Without Paid Tools or Traffic
Client: Internal Project (InfoWholly.com)
Niche: General Blogging
Duration: 4 Weeks
Goal: AdSense Approval
Result: Google AdSense Approved (Despite Zero Traffic)
Overview
In this case study, I’ll walk you through how I successfully got Google AdSense approval for a fresh blog — InfoWholly.com — without using any paid tools, backlink campaigns, or prior traffic.
While many say you need high traffic or premium tools to get approved, I focused on content quality, clean structure, and compliance — and it worked.
Project Goals
- Build a blog from scratch
- Ensure it’s fully AdSense policy-compliant
- Get approval without paid tools or fake traffic
- Lay a clean foundation for future SEO growth
What I Did (Step-by-Step)
1. Domain & Hosting Setup
- Purchased domain:
infowholly.com
- Set up fast & secure hosting
- Installed WordPress (lightweight, updated)
2. Theme & Speed Optimization
- Installed Newspaper Theme (licensed)
- Disabled unused demos & scripts
- Used Smush + Autoptimize for speed
- Delayed JS like Google Analytics and Recaptcha for performance
3. Essential Pages Created
- About Us
- Contact Us
- Privacy Policy (with AdSense compliance)
- Terms & Conditions
- Disclaimer
4. Content Strategy
- Wrote 15+ original articles (800–1200 words each)
- Focused on beginner-friendly, helpful topics
- No AI copy-paste or spun content
- Categories included: Life Lessons, Society, Education, Personal Development
5. Basic SEO Setup
- Installed Rank Math
- Submitted sitemap to Google Search Console
- Indexed all important pages
- Optimized meta titles, descriptions, internal linking
Results
- Applied for Google AdSense:
After 20 Days of Launch
- Approved in: Less than 7 Days
- Traffic at the time of approval: 0 Organic Visitors
- No paid backlinks or external SEO efforts
What Made It Work?
Compliance First: All AdSense-required pages were ready
Content Quality: No AI junk, real value for human readers
Clean Design: Newspaper theme gave it a premium, user-friendly feel
Fast Load Time: Core Web Vitals passed
Zero Violations: No copyright, adult content, or policy breaches
What Happened Later?
After Google’s March 2024 Core Update, InfoWholly lost organic visibility — traffic dropped to 0 and keywords disappeared. But AdSense remained active, which proves that the site was built on a clean, policy-friendly base.
Next Steps (In Progress)
- Update & improve content with more E-E-A-T
- Build authority with internal linking and credible outbound links
- Publish new articles targeting long-tail, low competition keywords
- Focus on rebuilding organic traffic organically
Key Takeaway
You don’t need 1000s of traffic or paid SEO tools to get AdSense.
What you really need is structure, clean UX, and real content that offers value.
Want Help Getting AdSense Approval?
If you’re struggling with AdSense rejections or don’t know where to start, I can help set up your blog from scratch, optimize it, and increase your chances of getting monetized — even if you’re new.
Contact Me to get started.