What an automated AdSense readiness scan can—and cannot—tell you

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An automated readiness scan can check certain public signals: whether selected pages load, whether common links are present, whether a public file is reachable, or whether page structure contains expected elements. These checks are useful because they make a large site easier to inspect and can point an owner to evidence. The value depends on showing what was checked, which URL produced the finding, when the scan ran, and what the owner should verify next.

Automation cannot see every factor that matters. It usually cannot access private AdSense account messages, know the owner’s account history, confirm the quality of every visitor interaction, verify legal compliance, or predict Google’s decision. Google directs publishers to use their account for site status and review details; see site status and what to do when a site is not ready. The publisher remains responsible for checking the actual policies and the whole site.

Example: A scan finds a privacy page and confirms it loads. That proves a public page exists; it does not prove that the wording accurately describes the site’s cookies, advertising partners, or legal obligations. Another scan may flag an article as short. That is a prompt for human review, not proof the page lacks value. Open the evidence, compare it with real visitor needs, and decide whether the finding is valid.

The SiteReadyScore scan is intended as a structured public-site review and prioritization aid. Use the result to choose what to inspect first, then follow the linked Google section and confirm the relevant issue in your AdSense account. A score summarizes checks; it is not Google’s approval score and cannot guarantee approval.

Responsible scan workflow: Run scan; inspect evidence URLs; confirm or dismiss each finding; fix verified issues; retest; check Search Console and AdSense directly for data the scan cannot access.

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