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How to connect Google Ads and Captions
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google Ads and Captions
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.
Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Google Ads, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google Ads or Captions will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google Ads or Captions, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.
Add the Google Ads Node
Select the Google Ads node from the app selection panel on the right.
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Configure the Google Ads
Click on the Google Ads node to configure it. You can modify the Google Ads URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google Ads node, select Captions from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Captions.
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Authenticate Captions
Now, click the Captions node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Captions settings. Authentication allows you to use Captions through Latenode.
Configure the Google Ads and Captions Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Google Ads and Captions Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.
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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Google Ads, Captions, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Google Ads and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Ads and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Google Ads and Captions
Google Ads + Captions + Slack: When a new campaign is created in Google Ads, use Captions to submit a video generation request. Once the video is generated, post a message to a designated Slack channel to notify the marketing team.
Captions + Google Ads + Airtable: When a video generation request is submitted in Captions, fetch the associated campaign details from Google Ads. Store both the generated caption text and the campaign details in Airtable for tracking and reporting.
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About Google Ads
Use Google Ads in Latenode to automate campaign management and reporting. Pull ad performance data, adjust bids based on real-time events, or trigger alerts for budget changes. Combine with other apps to build custom marketing workflows. Latenode's flexibility avoids rigid, pre-built integrations and costly per-step pricing.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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FAQ Google Ads and Captions
How can I connect my Google Ads account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your Google Ads account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Ads and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Ads and Captions accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically generate ad captions from video transcripts?
Yes, you can! Latenode’s AI blocks let you quickly create targeted ad copy from Captions transcripts and push it to Google Ads. This saves time and improves ad relevance.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Ads with Captions?
Integrating Google Ads with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically update Google Ads with captions from new Captions videos.
- Analyze Captions data to optimize Google Ads campaign performance.
- Generate personalized ad copy based on insights from Captions transcripts.
- Trigger Google Ads campaigns based on events within Captions.
- Create reports combining Google Ads metrics and Captions analytics.
How do I ensure my Google Ads budget isn't depleted unexpectedly?
Use Latenode's logic blocks to set spending limits, pausing campaigns when thresholds are reached, preventing overspending on Google Ads.
Are there any limitations to the Google Ads and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Real-time data synchronization may experience minor delays.
- Historical data import from Google Ads to Captions may be limited.
- Some advanced Captions analytics may not be directly accessible in Google Ads.
