Unlike other WordPress themes, getting certain things done on Genesis can be challenging especially if you’re not used to how it works. The post I previously wrote on how to add Google Adsense to WordPress themes without a plugin doesn’t work on genesis if you’ve noticed. If you need to include Google ads below your header right after the menu in your Genesis theme without an adsense plugin, you can’t possibly do that by editing your header.php as in other themes.
I recently had to work with a client who insisted having ads below the menu and at first, I had no idea how to accomplish that (since I’ve never added any code in that position before) till I did a little tweaking here and there.
Now, this doesn’t work just for Adsense alone, you can also insert your affiliate banner in this position. It’s been said that ads placed in this position gives a higher CTR but I haven’t confirmed this since I don’t use ads in that position as you can see.
To insert your adsense code, affiliate banner or any custom link under your header, follow these easy steps:
- Download and install Simple Genesis Hooks
- Go to Genesis > Simple Hooks
- Scroll down till you get to the content section
- In the box labelled genesis_before_content_sidebar_wrap Hook, paste this code:
YOUR ADSENSE CODE, AFFILIATE LINK OR BANNER HERE
</div>
- Replace YOUR ADSENSE CODE, AFFILIATE LINK OR BANNER HERE with the adsense code you want here. It could be link unit or leaderboard.
You can also insert your affiliate link or banner in this position.
Note: You can change background: #ffffff to your own background color. The default background color in the code is white but you can change the code to black or whatever you want.
Like I mentioned already, this only applies to Genesis Child themes. If you’re using some other theme besides Genesis and Thesis, you should check this post instead.
Twitter: oscarfranky
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A nice blog post bro.
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Pls mr don,i knw u must have don dis before.i received a mail from a guy asking to place either a text or banner ads.pls how much should i charge for a pr 2 blog base or different banner size from 125*125.i am new to dis.thanks
You can email me, Dedi, with your blog URL. caprio at capriofiles dot com
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I would rather ask via pm on facebook or Gplus than make it public. Your alexa rank also counts……
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Twitter: TeeVibes
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Very useful blog post keep it up brov.
I also need guespost for my blog
Twitter: xlimderek
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To show the adsense only on homepage i would have to Use the code like This
ADSENSE CODE
Right?
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Twitter: xlimderek
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To show the adsense only on homepage i would have to Use the code like This
ADSENSE CODE
Right?
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I really dont get it. Can u parse the code before pasting here?
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This is what am looking for!!! thanks don.
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Twitter: nigeriaschools
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thanks for this tutorial, am just using this tut to add ads on my site header.
would like to know how to change favicon
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Twitter: xlimderek
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To show the adsense only on homepage i would have to Use the code like This
<b:if cond='data:blog.url == data:blog.homepageUrl'>
<div align="center" style="width:100%; padding:5px; background: #ffffff;">
ADSENSE CODE
</div>
</b:if>
b:if cond=’data:blog.url == data:blog.homepageUrl on works on blogger, it doesn’t work on WordPress. You may have to search for Widget Logic plugin to show or hide widgets in specific blog pages though I’ve not personally used it.
Pls, am confuse here.i want to witdraw adsense money from gtbank to my saving.which do u prefer,using gt visa card or witdrawin d dolar and take it to black market.so wich 1 do u make use of.
This is on the wrong post, you can email me or send a personal message instead.
Twitter: deco_slim
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i need help with inserting mobile ads on my eleven40 themes mobile view…its showing empty space in replace on the one that is showing on the web view
help someone
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Twitter: Donjos10
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Great post of a help.Thanks
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By updating your ad unit code, you’ll be able to make changes to your ad units from within your account, without updating your pages. Additionally you’ll have access to richer performance reports and optimization suggestions.
Read More Video explantion here : http://topadsense.info/adsense-tips-update-your-ad-unit-code/
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Twitter: Ileane
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Hi Don,
Thanks for the instructions. I know quite a few bloggers who are using Genesis that will find this helpful.
I use Thesis and the Awesome Blogskin which has a built in widget for the header. All I need to do is grab the code from AdSense and add it to the widget. I’m not good at working with code so this is perfect for me.
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I really like Thesis and it seems easier to use but I chose to go with Genesis because it can be used on several domains with a special license.Thanks for dropping by, Ms. Ileane.
Twitter: mavtrevor
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Customizing Genesis theme is easy if you have a good knowledge of CSS. Great tips though…thanks
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Twitter: FrankJHavlik
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Is there a way to add Adsense Leaderboard to all your posts at once in WordPress?
Thanks
Yes, you can either check out this post if you’re using Genesis theme or use Post Layout plugin instead.
This was so easy & worked perfectly!! I’ve been looking for this coding for a while, and you saved the day!
The pleasure’s mine, Beth.
I am very happy to write comment on this blog because the post how to add google adsense/HTML codes to genesis without a plugin was very helpful for me I really thank you people for doing such a great work. Thanks a lot.
Thank you very much for your ….
I will try to implement at my blog.
Twitter: RBoOnline
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Hey Don,,,
I have some problem with my genesis themes and adsense, I want make any adsense code in archive, the first post at archive are adsense, how can i do that don? Thanks 4 your help b4…
Locate genesis_before_loop Hook, then use this:
<div align="center" style="width:100%; padding:5px; background: #ffffff;">
ADSENSE CODE HERE
</div>
<?php }?>
Twitter: wp_stuffs
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Hi Nice topics well I am not s big fan of Installing Plugins even for a smallest feature like this.Here is a Tutorials which does the same thing without using Plugins – http://www.wpstuffs.com/banner-ads-below-menu-on-genesis-child-themes/
Twitter: omoscowonder
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thanks Dc for this article, i so much appreciate it
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Thank you sir for helping me to customize Google adsense banners.Thanx again sir
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Twitter: javamazon
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A notable option to view Google Adsense Leaderboard and Banner Below Header.
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Yes. It works. Thanks Doncaprio.
Twitter: omoscowonder
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Thanks alot for this wonderful article don, please can you show me how to display ads only inside posts?
thanks alot.
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That’s possible with the conditional statements in the codes above. It’s all there.
Twitter: omoscowonder
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Thanks DOncaprio for the answer, i do really appreciate it.
Am using genesis educational themes, and i want my 728 X 90 ads to appear only inside post.
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You can do that with conditional statements. Please check this article: http://www.doncaprio.com/2012/11/how-to-add-google-adsense-html-codes-to-genesis-without-a-plugin.html