Connect Google Ads and SimpleTexting

What Is Google Ads?

Google Ads is an online advertising platform that allows you to get in front of people searching for businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps. You only have to pay for results—like clicks to your website or calls to your business.

Why Integrate Google Ads and SimpleTexting?

With a number from SimpleTexting, you’re able to activate the click-to-message extension on your Google Ads which can:

Provide a better experience for customers and leads
Increase the click-through rate on your ads
Lower your customer acquisition cost and grow ROAS

According to Google, 65% of consumers say they’d consider using messaging to connect with a business to get information about a product or service or schedule an in-person appointment.

How Do I Get Started?

A few minutes now can save you hours later. Here’s how to connect the two apps in just a few easy steps.

Sign up for a SimpleTexting account. Once you’re signed up, you can choose to register a local number or verify a toll-free number. This helps to ensure that carriers don’t disrupt your traffic.
Log in to AdWords. Click on Campaigns and select the campaign or ad group you’d like to use message extensions with.
Select the Ad extensions tab and locate Message extensions. Click the big red +Extension button.
Fill out your business name and text phone number. Add your call-to-action and the message text, too.
Done! Now watch your chat rate and conversation volume go up!