Google is removing third-party cookies. Your responsive template should not rely on external tracking scripts (like old ShareThis buttons) that are deprecated. Stick to first-party analytics.
Even with a perfect AdSense friendly blogger template, you can get banned. Avoid these traps:
When shopping for or downloading a Blogger template, check for these specific features to ensure it maximizes your revenue potential.
After installing the template, switch your desktop view to mobile view (using browser developer tools). Check if the ads are covering the content. If an ad covers the content on mobile, AdSense will ban your account. Google is removing third-party cookies
Before downloading your next template, check for these 5 boxes:
| Feature | Why It Matters | | :--- | :--- | | Clean HTML/CSS | No broken tags; ensures AdSense crawlers can read your site. | | Ad Widget Ready | Pre-defined spots for banner, in-article, and sidebar ads. | | Mobile Menu | A hamburger menu that doesn't overlap ad units. | | Fast Loading (Lighthouse >80) | Test via PageSpeed Insights. Slow templates kill RPM. | | No Footer Spam | Avoid templates with encrypted links or "credit" links that hide ads. |
Installing a template is easy, but reverting changes is hard. Follow this safe protocol: Even with a perfect AdSense friendly blogger template
Step 1: Backup your current theme. Go to Theme > Backup/Restore > Download full template. Save this file to your computer.
Step 2: Remove old widgets. If you have an old template with custom HTML widgets, export your widgets first. Go to Settings > Manage Blog > Export content.
Step 3: Upload the new XML file.
Go to Theme > Restore. Upload the template.xml file you downloaded. Step 5: Test responsiveness
Step 4: Re-add your AdSense code. Most people fail here. After uploading, you MUST:
Step 5: Test responsiveness. Use Google's Mobile-Friendly Test (search it). Input your blog URL. If it says "Page is mobile friendly," you are live.