2 Simple Ways to Add Google Adsense Verification Code to WordPress
Option 1: The Simplest Way - using a Free Plugin
- Search for the Plugin: Insert Headers and Footers
- Add the Plugin and Activate
- Click Configure
- Add the Code into the Section called Header
- Click Save
Voila!
Option 2:
- Go to your WP Dashboard
- Click on Appearance to expose the Drop Down Menu
- Click on Editor
- Go to Theme Header - header.php
- Search for </head>
- Paste the code right after it
- Click update file
Note the slight twist?
Adsense said to Add the code after <head> and before </head>
This training specifies that you must add it after </head>
Go figure...
Don't forget to go back to your Adsense Page and Tick Done (I have added the code to my site).
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laurenjean
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laurenjean
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Loes
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laurenjean
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Oops! Sorry Loes, I cannot verify that just yet. My sincere apologies, I have jumped the gun by adding this training before I could verify that these methods actually work. However, I am testing both methods. Option 1 on Inspiring Mompreneurs and Option 2 on Happy Human Pacifier, so should be able to confirm in 3 days.
laurenjean
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Hi Dawn, the beauty of the plugin is there's no need to access editor at all. I found that method way simpler and less scary because you're not messing around with code.
I had no problem accessing the editor on my WA site. As far as I know, WA allows access to editor.
Perhaps the issue is your theme?
Have you asked Site Support to check why your editor is not working?
I had no problem accessing the editor on my WA site. As far as I know, WA allows access to editor.
Perhaps the issue is your theme?
Have you asked Site Support to check why your editor is not working?
DawnaL
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Thanks for the quick reply! I just thought it was standard saying we are restricted to it because people can really mess up their site. I know a bit of HTML and have edited PHP files outside of WA so I would like access to editor. I will get in touch with support. Thanks!
