Update: I no longer update Connections on this site, however I’ve created a new much better theme at Connections Reloaded with AdSense/SEO. Connections Reloaded with AdSense/SEO includes better SEO Optimization, better AdSense options and full widget and tag support. February 2009

Connections is my second AdSense converted WordPress theme. Like the first theme I converted, Blix, it uses 3 blended Google AdSense units per page in what I think are the best locations (without ruining the feel of a blog).

WordPress Connections theme with Google AdSense Ads

The first screenshot shows the home page of Internet PT which I used to edit this WordPress theme (may not be using it now). You can see two of the three AdSense ad units in the screenshot, the third unit is located at the bottom (336×280 rectangle ad unit).

You will find the same ad units and placement for all archive type pages.

The second Connections screenshot shows a single post page, this is where single posts are listed. You can see the three ad units. One at the top within the content, one on the menu and the third at the bottom to catch users who might leave your site after reading a post.

Connections Theme with AdSense Installation Instructions

Download the zip file below

Download Connections with AdSense WordPress Theme

Unzip and edit the file adsense.php within the /connections-adsense-01/ directory to include your Google AdSense code (read the readme.txt file for more details). Upload, select theme “Connections AdSense 01″ and you are done.

Drop a quick comment below if you installed this theme, I’d really like to know what you think.