📝 How I Started a Blog and Got AdSense Approved in Just 2 Months

If there's one decision that changed my digital life in 2025, it was starting a blog — and getting Google AdSense approval in just 8 weeks. I had no budget, no writing experience, and no fancy tools. Here's my beginner journey and how you can do it too.

1. 💡 Where It All Began

I was scrolling through YouTube late at night when I stumbled on a video titled "How to Make Money Blogging." I had no job, just a smartphone and internet. I wrote in my notebook:

“Goal: Start a blog and get AdSense in 3 months.”

That was the moment it all began.

2. 🔍 Choosing the Right Niche

I didn’t want to blog about everything. I needed to focus.

I opened ChatGPT and asked:

“What are the best blogging niches for a beginner in Africa?”

It suggested topics like health, education, personal finance, and online income.

I picked “make money online” — because I was actively researching and applying those strategies myself.

3. ✍️ Using ChatGPT to Write My Blog Posts

Here’s my secret weapon:

I gave ChatGPT a prompt like:

“Write an 800-word blog post on how to make money with TikTok in 2025.”

In seconds, I had a draft.

I reviewed it, edited the tone, translated some into Swahili, and posted it on my blog.

No need to write everything from scratch.

4. 🛠️ How I Set Up My Blog

• I used Blogger (Blogspot) — 100% free

• Downloaded a simple free template from Gooyaabi Templates

• Set up pages like: Home | Make Money | About Me | Contact

• Used Canva and DALL·E to create blog banners and article images

It looked professional — and I didn’t spend a single coin.

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5. 📈 How I Got My First Blog Traffic

I didn’t have SEO tools, so I promoted my content manually:

• Shared my blog posts on WhatsApp groups

• Posted on Facebook groups about online opportunities

• Wrote 10 posts within the first 30 days

By the 5th week, I was getting over 100 views per day organically.

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6. 💰 Applying for Google AdSense

On the 6th week, I felt ready.

I had:

• 15 quality blog posts (700+ words each)

• Clean blog design

• Required pages: Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Contact

I submitted my AdSense application… and 2 weeks later,

I GOT APPROVED! 🎉

7. 🔁 What Happened Next

• AdSense ads began appearing on my blog

• Some readers clicked affiliate links

• I sold a short PDF: “30 ChatGPT Prompts for Blogging”

• After 3 months, I received my first payout from AdSense

I was officially earning from my blog.

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✅ Lessons I Learned (So You Don’t Have to Repeat My Mistakes)

• Pick a niche you enjoy or want to learn about

• Use ChatGPT as your personal writing assistant

• Post consistently — at least 3 posts per week

• Use beautiful visuals to keep readers engaged

• Don’t give up too early — results take time

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👉 What’s Next?

🔗 [Read This First: 7 Profitable Blog Niches You Should Start in 2025]

🔜 [Coming Soon: 10 ChatGPT Prompts That Write Blog Posts For You]