Get Started: Connect Google Ads

Connecting Google Ads to WhatConverts allows you to automatically send lead data into your Google Ads account. This integration lets you optimize campaigns and gain deeper insights into which marketing efforts drive real results.

As part of the Get Started Checklist, this step ensures your Google Ads integration is set up correctly so conversions flow into your account.

Step 1: Start the Connection

  1. Open the Connect Google Ads step in the checklist.
  2. Click “Add Google Ads Connection.”
  3. Google Ads Step 1

Step 2: Sign In to Google Ads

  1. Select the Google account you use to log in to Google Ads.
  2. Click “Continue” to allow WhatConverts access to your Google Ads account.
  3. Google Ads Step 2

Note: This permission only enables WhatConverts to send conversions. It does not affect your existing campaigns.

Step 3: Define Conversion Actions

  1. Select your Customerand Account from the dropdown menus.
  2. Enter a Conversion Name.
  3. Optionally, enter a Call Extension Conversion Name if you want to send call extension data.
  4. Google Ads Step 3

  5. Click “Next Step.”

Note: To add a Call Extension Conversion Name, you must already have call extensions set up in Google Ads.

Step 4: Configure the Connection Settings

On the following pages, choose what leads you’d like WhatConverts to send and how to send them to Google Ads as conversions. Decide:

  1. How many conversions to count per click
  2. Which click to use (first or last)
  3. When to trigger conversions
  4. Whether to update conversions when Sales Value changes
  5. What types of leads to send (calls, forms, chats, etc.)
  6. Whether to use enhanced conversions
  7. Click “Finish” to complete the setup.

Note: For more details, check our Google Ads Quickstart Guide and make sure you have auto-tagging enabled and keyword-level tracking set up.

Step 5: Confirm the Connection

  1. You’ll see an overview screen confirming the account is connected.
  2. Review the details to make sure all information is correct.
  3. Google Ads Step 4

Next Steps

With Google Ads connected, continue with Get Started: Invite Team Members to finish setting up your account and give access to your teammates.

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