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Can adsense be easily integrated into a Webflow website like it can be with Wordpress, and if so, can someone direct me to the right resources? P.S. I do not have any other hosting options.

TL;DR
  • Create and verify a Google AdSense account by adding the verification meta tag in Webflow’s Custom Code section and publishing your site.
  • After approval, generate ad units in AdSense and embed the ad code manually using Webflow’s Embed element or Custom Code areas.
  • Ensure compliance with AdSense policies and optionally improve performance using lazy loading or custom JavaScript.

Yes, you can integrate Google AdSense into a Webflow website, but unlike WordPress, it requires manual embedding of code and has no plugin support. Since you're hosting directly through Webflow, you must use their Custom Code features to implement AdSense script tags.

1. Get Approved by Google AdSense

  • Create an AdSense account at https://www.google.com/adsense/.
  • Add your Webflow site’s domain during the sign-up process.
  • Google will ask you to verify ownership by adding a specific code snippet to your site's head tag.

2. Add Site Ownership Verification Code in Webflow

  • Go to Webflow Dashboard > Project Settings > Custom Code.
  • Paste the verification meta tag in the Head Code section.
  • Click Save Changes, and Publish your website to your custom domain.
  • Return to AdSense and confirm your domain.

3. Add AdSense Ad Code in Webflow

  • After approval, create new ad units in your AdSense dashboard.
  • Copy the ad snippet for each unit.
  • In Webflow, open the page settings or use an Embed element within your page layout to insert the ad code.
  • To use an Embed element: go to the Add panel, select Embed, and paste the AdSense ad code.
  • To place site-wide ads (e.g. banner ads), add the code in Site Settings > Custom Code in the Head or Before section.

4. Follow AdSense Policies

  • Ensure your site complies with Google AdSense policies, including quality content, privacy policies, and ad placement guidelines.
  • Avoid excessive ads or violations that may get your site banned.

5. Use Lazy Loading or Manual Trigger (Optional)

  • You can improve performance by adding attributes like loading="lazy" or loading ads after user interaction using custom JavaScript.
  • However, Webflow doesn’t allow full control of asynchronous loading natively, so advanced behavior may require external JavaScript or hosting flexibility.

6. Resources for Reference

Summary

You can integrate AdSense into Webflow by using the Custom Code panels and Embed elements to manually place your ad scripts. Unlike WordPress, there are no plugins, so everything must be done through code insertion. Make sure to verify your domain, follow AdSense policies, and publish to your custom domain to activate ads.

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