Adsense Plug ins - what's the best?

[Web Res]

I'm setting up my first wordpress blog. I'm naturally scratching my head over everything - what theme, what plug ins, etc. I want to write a professional blog related to accommodation websites.

So, as I start out I've downloaded a free theme, which I don't think supports sidebar plug ins for adding Adsense. So, I'll probably need to change themes (suggestions appreciated).

Then I'll want to install a plug in to manage Adsense. Looks like the 2 most popular downloads are Easy AdSense and AdSense Now! Adsense Now has a 5 star rating, but fewer downloads.

What should I be looking for? How the ads insert into the post, or ways they go into the sidebar? Should I add a Google search style feature? Should I look at other ad services other than Google and would some plug ins cover multiple services?

Hope that's not too many questions.

[stephen186]

I think both the plugins are good............by the way I use Adsense Now..

[goodfta]

I use Adsense Intergrater and adsense manager. I found they are the best ones.

[ExtremeEzine.com]

When looking for a new free theme I recommend a Google search before combing over hundreds of themes available on wordpress.net. I've been amazed lately at the quality of themes available for free.

As a side note I tried to use the new wordpress feature that lets us install new themes directly from our control panel. It was a disaster wiping out much of my site. Be sure to backup everything before changing themes - or any changes for that matter. It just takes one error to ruin your day.

[innominds]

If you are looking for free themes, then there are a lot of options. Just google it. But if you are looking for a long time prospects, then get a premium wordpress theme depending upon your niche.

[Bestone]

Yeah i do agree with you, you can get free theme just from Google But if you want it for long time then wordpress would be your first choice.

[Atiga]

My best is adman. You can put adsense in the top, middle and end of a post. You can also use "Who Sees Ads". You can make only earch engine traffic to see your adsense.

[ciidoctor]

i use post layout plugin successfully you can add adsense code after title or middle ,below content

[merchantllc]

I think AdSense Now is better for you.
It's easy to control which place you can add you ads.