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πŸ“’ OTTO Google Ads Training

πŸŽ₯ Resource Type: Live Training Session Recording πŸ“… Topic: Setting up and launching Google Ads campaigns with OTTO (SearchAtlas) ⏱️ Duration: ~15–20 minutes

Updated over 2 weeks ago

🌟 Introduction

This session explains how to use OTTO inside SearchAtlas to create Google Ads campaigns in ~20 minutes instead of hours.
You’ll learn how to:

  • Set up integrations with Google Ads.

  • Build search & retargeting campaigns.

  • Use OTTO’s AI to generate products, keywords, and ad copy.

  • Manage ad groups, budgets, and negative keywords.

  • Review performance in both SearchAtlas & Google Ads.


πŸ“ Agenda

1️⃣ Intro to OTTO Google Ads
2️⃣ Setting up integrations
3️⃣ Creating a new campaign
4️⃣ Reviewing ad groups & ad copy
5️⃣ Performance reporting
6️⃣ Final Q&A


πŸ”— Integrations

  • Connect Google Ads inside SearchAtlas:

    • Profile > βš™οΈ Settings > Integrations.

    • Sign in to Google Ads β†’ integration complete.

  • For agencies:

    • Use Share Links β†’ client signs in via white-labeled marketer.report link.

    • No need to request credentials directly.


πŸ—οΈ Campaign Creation

✨ Quick Setup

  • Go to OTTO PPC β†’ Create New Campaign.

  • Starter plan: 10 campaigns/month, 1 business.

  • Upgrade option: up to 100 campaigns/month, unlimited businesses.

🎯 Campaign Options

  • Choose Search Campaign or Retargeting Campaign.

  • Input:

    • Business URL

    • Business name

    • Target geo-location

    • Additional info (or let AI scrape website).

βš™οΈ AI Setup

  • OTTO AI pulls business details automatically.

  • Choose Bidding Strategy: maximize conversions, clicks, value, or impressions.

  • OTTO scans website β†’ detects products/services β†’ lets you select products to promote.


πŸ”‘ Keyword Research & Ad Groups

  • OTTO generates:

    • Ad groups by product/service.

    • Keywords per ad group with:

      • Monthly search volume

      • Avg CPC

      • Competition score

      • Relevancy score

      • Search intent

  • Options:

    • Edit keywords

    • Add manual keywords

    • Choose match type (exact, phrase, broad).


✍️ Ad Copy Generation

  • OTTO writes headlines, descriptions, & sitelinks.

  • Review & edit in the built-in editor with ad preview.

  • Approve ad copies β†’ set daily budget β†’ launch campaign.

⚠️ Note: Campaign payments are charged via Google Ads billing, not SearchAtlas.


πŸ“Š Performance & Optimization

  • Track performance in:

    • SearchAtlas β†’ Performance Dashboard (filter by campaign, ad group, etc.).

    • Directly in Google Ads.

  • Manage Negative Keywords inside OTTO to refine targeting.


πŸš€ Product Updates Coming Soon

  • Google Ads Sync (two-way integration) is under development.

  • Current system = campaign builder only (not sync).


⚠️ Key Notes

  • πŸ’° Ad spend is billed in Google Ads, not SearchAtlas.

  • πŸ”„ OTTO does not sync existing Google Ads campaigns (yet).

  • ⏱️ Cuts campaign build time from 3–4 hours β†’ ~20 minutes.

  • πŸ“Œ Ideal for agencies managing multiple client campaigns.


❓ Q&A Highlights

  • Will OTTO optimize campaigns after launch?
    β†’ Currently only builds new campaigns. Future update may include optimization.

  • Who gets charged for ad spend?
    β†’ Ads billed directly through client’s Google Ads account. SearchAtlas only charges if you upgrade your OTTO Google Ads plan.


πŸ‘‰ Watch the full session to see the workflow demo: integrations β†’ product scanning β†’ keyword research β†’ ad group setup β†’ AI ad copy β†’ launch.

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