How to Add a Search Engine Box to a Blog
One of the most useful features that you can add to your blog is a search engine box. When you add a search engine box to a blog, you allow your readers to navigate more effectively through your content, making it easier for them to find what they're looking for.
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Instructions
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Sign up for a Google AdSense account from the Google AdSense website. The Google AdSense program not only allows you to add a search engine box to a blog, it also helps your blog generate revenue. If you already have a Google AdSense account, you can move on to Step 2.
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Log into your Google AdSense Account. Select the "AdSense Setup" tab. Click "AdSense for Search." At the bottom of the page, click the "Get Started" button.
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Select the options you want for your search box. Make sure to add your blog URL to the "Selected Sites" section. Click the "Continue" button.
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Customize the look, feel and size of your search engine box on the following page. Select "Continue" when you're done.
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Choose options for your search results page and select "Continue."
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Give your search engine box a name and then click the "Submit and Get Code" button.
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Copy and paste the code into your blog's template or sidebar.
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Tips & Warnings
Depending on what type of blog hosting you have, you may be able to add a search engine box to a blog using a downloadable widget. Check with your blog host or blog software documentation for more information.
Adding a search engine box to a blog also increases page views on your blog.
