How to connect Google Ads to Chartimatic
Connecting Google Ads to Chartimatic lets you see spend, clicks, and conversions alongside revenue in a single daily briefing. With the integration in place, Chartimatic can highlight which campaigns and keywords are driving profitable growth without forcing you to log into the Google Ads interface every day.
Why connect Google Ads to Chartimatic
Google Ads is one of the largest paid acquisition channels for ecommerce brands. But checking spend, ROAS, and campaign performance every day inside the Google Ads interface is time-consuming, especially when you also need to cross-reference revenue in Shopify.
You should connect Google Ads if you:
- Want to see ad spend, ROAS, and CPA alongside store revenue in one briefing
- Need to quickly identify which campaigns are driving profitable growth
- Report paid performance to leadership and want a single source of truth
Step-by-step: connect Google Ads
- Open integrations. Navigate to the Integrations page in your Chartimatic workspace.
- Click Connect Google Ads. Find the Google Ads card and click Connect.
- Sign in with the correct Google account. Use the Google account that has access to the Google Ads account you want to connect.
- Grant read-only permissions. Google will ask you to approve read access to your Ads data. Chartimatic does not create, edit, or pause campaigns.
- Select the Google Ads account. If your Google login has access to multiple accounts, choose the one that matches your brand.
- Confirm the initial sync. Chartimatic will begin pulling recent ad performance data. You should see results within a few minutes.
- Check for errors. If no accounts appear, verify that your Google login has access to at least one active Google Ads account, or ask your Google Ads admin to grant you access.
Example: ad performance context in your briefing
An ecommerce brand running Google Shopping and Search campaigns connected Google Ads to Chartimatic. The next morning, their briefing showed that Shopping ROAS had dropped 15% while Search ROAS held steady. Instead of discovering the issue hours later in the Ads interface, they adjusted Shopping bids before noon and recovered performance by the end of the day.
FAQ
See the frequently asked questions below for more details on connecting Google Ads to Chartimatic.
What’s next
- Connect Shopify if you haven’t already linked your store
- Connect Google Analytics to add traffic and conversion context
- Connect Klaviyo to include email and SMS performance
- Learn how daily briefings work
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect multiple Google Ads accounts?
Yes, you can typically connect more than one Google Ads account, as long as your plan and workspace setup support it. This is useful if you manage separate accounts for different brands or regions.
Does Chartimatic modify my Google Ads campaigns?
No. Chartimatic only reads performance data from your Google Ads account to power reporting and briefings. It does not create, edit, or pause campaigns or change your budgets.
Why don’t I see any Google Ads accounts when connecting?
This usually means the Google login you used doesn’t have access to any active Google Ads accounts. Try a different Google login or ask your Google Ads admin to grant you access.
How often does Google Ads data update in Chartimatic?
Chartimatic pulls Google Ads data on a scheduled basis, typically multiple times a day, so your daily briefing reflects recent performance. Exact timing can vary based on your account size and plan.
Can I disconnect Google Ads from Chartimatic later?
Yes. You can disconnect Google Ads in the integrations page at any time. Once disconnected, new ad data will stop syncing, and your briefings may rely more heavily on other connected sources.