I have adsense account i would like to keep the code in a wordpress blog...so how and where should i keep the adsense code in wordpress blog?
Install any adsense plugin by going into "Add New" plugin from your wp-admin. You will easily find the way to put adsense code into your contents or in the sidebar.
You have four options. 1. You can use the WhyDoWork Adsense plugin. This will automatically insert the ads into your post. You can choose to put it at the top of content (below the title), middle of content or bottom of content. Its easy to control. 2. You can go into your single post and main index php files and insert the code above/below the title or at the end of the article. Easier to use the plugin above. 3. You can insert the code into your theme functions file and call it up whenever you need it within your post. Its a bit complicated and you may mess up the php file so don't go there. 4. You can paste the Adsense code directly into each post before you publish. Good old fashioned way. Allows you to choose exact position. Just save the code in a txt file on your desktop and open it every time you need. Your choice !!! Go with number 1 for ease and convenience.
best option is to insert add in theme.. that's it.. using plugin is not effective especially iof them is not compatible...
To use them in sidebar, insert the code in 'Text' widget available in the widget tab of your dashbord. To use them above or below the post (do not use them in the post because it violates adsense TOS) go to index.php and singlepost.php and insert the code there.
It's better place in Sidebar and make up the edge around the ads let them look as the content of your site. It can increase the click through rate.
Never heard that plugins are not that effective. Coders are devoting some of their time building WP themes and plugins. I am even using plugins for WP and they are awesome. Best way to get best attractive and easy to use website with WP and their plugins.
You are right- coders are devoting valuable time for building theme. But some technical problems are there in monetizing plugins. I used many adsense plugins in my word press site. Even though i deleted the their adsense code they inserted in plugin, some times their ads will appear. Better Edit the theme and put adsense code.
if you use this plugin you can have your adsense ads automatically placed into every post you make on your wp blog or any you can place any other ad codes for that matter http://techmilieu.com/quick-adsense or if you want use a plugin called datafdr random ads just add your adsense code in the settings and drop the widget into your sidebar and activate job done