The Google Services Tax on a Simple Blog
Running a technical blog has turned into a maze of Google services, each with its own setup complexity, approval processes, and interconnected dependencies. What started as a simple Jekyll website has become an exercise in Google service integration frustration — and I'm still fighting.
Improving E-E-A-T Signals for Google AdSense Approval on Jekyll
After another AdSense rejection, I shifted focus from technical fixes to E-E-A-T — Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. Here's what I changed and why.
Google AdSense Approval Failure: Debugging the 'Site Isn't Ready' Rejection
Another AdSense rejection with no specific details. Documenting the debugging process, fixes implemented, and the frustration of opaque rejection messages.
Adding Google Custom Search to Jekyll Website
How to implement Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) on a Jekyll website hosted on GitHub Pages for better content discoverability.