Preparing a website for ad monetization is always an exciting prospect. I started seriously preparing for AdSense approval in early 2026. However, I found it to be a bit more complex than I initially thought.

Trials and Pitfalls

At first, I thought all I needed to do was add a '/contact' page to my website. So, I quickly built a simple form and added it. But my AdSense application kept getting rejected.

<!-- contact.html -->
<form action="/submit-contact" method="post">
 <label for="name">Name:</label><br>
 <input type="text" id="name" name="name"><br>
 <label for="message">Message:</label><br>
 <textarea id="message" name="message"></textarea><br><br>
 <input type="submit" value="Send">
</form>

Wondering what could be wrong, I dug into the official AdSense documentation. It turned out that a "contact page" isn't just a form; it needs to provide a clear way to actually reach the site operator. My /contact page only collected a name and message, so it was obviously insufficient.

I then tried to implement features like an "AdSense readiness automatic diagnostic checklist" to better identify missing pieces. I even developed some related APIs and service logic for this. But still, no approval.

The Cause

After about three hours of banging my head against the wall, I finally discovered the real issue: the content of the 'contact page,' one of the essential pages required for AdSense approval, was too sparse. It wasn't enough to just have a contact form; I needed to clearly provide the operator's name, email address, phone number, and other verifiable contact information.

The Solution

So, I revised my /contact page as follows:

<!-- contact.html -->
<h2>Contact Us</h2>
<p>Please feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions using the contact information below.</p>

<h3>Contact Information</h3>
<p><strong>Name:</strong> Junie Park</p>
<p><strong>Email:</strong> junie.park@example.com</p>
<p><strong>Phone:</strong> 010-1234-5678</p>
<p><strong>Operating Hours:</strong> Weekdays 09:00 - 18:00</p>

<h3>Contact Form</h3>
<form action="/submit-contact" method="post">
 <label for="name">Name:</label><br>
 <input type="text" id="name" name="name" required><br>
 <label for="email">Email:</label><br>
 <input type="email" id="email" name="email" required><br>
 <label for="message">Message:</label><br>
 <textarea id="message" name="message" required></textarea><br><br>
 <input type="submit" value="Send">
</form>

By clearly listing the operator's name, email, and phone number, and by adding required fields to the contact form, I addressed the deficiencies.

Result

• Prepared essential pages required for AdSense approval.
• Improved website credibility.
• Ready for future ad monetization.

Summary — Don't Fall Into the Same Trap

• [ ] When applying for AdSense, be sure to clearly state the operator's real name, email, phone number, and other verifiable contact information on the 'contact page.'
• [ ] Implement the contact form to collect basic contact information like name and email, not just a message.
• [ ] Create essential pages for AdSense (like the Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, etc.) early in the website launch and monetization preparation process.