Connecting to google adwords with PBI

[HarryB]

I am trying to connect POWER BI with google adwords via the google analytics connector.

When  I select cost per conversion tick box 

I get this error.

Does anyone no what this means?

I get the same error when I tick any of the other boxes.

I would appreciate any help from any one in the community.

[ReportBuilder07]

Hi @HarryB Since there’s no built-in connector for Google Ads to PBI, you will have to look for another way. As a workaround, maybe you can use a 3rd party connector, it can save you a lot of time compared to other options. I've tried windsor.ai, supermetrics (which doesn't have PBI as a destination, so you first have to export to Google Sheets and then export to PBI) and funnel.io. I stayed with windsor because it is much cheaper so just to let you know other options. In case you wonder, to make the connection first search for the Google Ads connector in the data sources list:

After that, just grant access to your Google Ads account using your credentials, then on preview and destination page you will see a preview of your Gads fields:

There just select the fields you need. Finally, just select PBI as your data destination and finally just copy and paste the url on PBI --> Get Data --> Web --> Paste the url. 

[HarryB]

@Migasuke thanks for your response. I appreciate it

[Migasuke · Accepted solution]

Hi @HarryB ,

It's been a while since I played with Adwords in PBI but as far as I know - you always need to choose metric (like impressions, CPM, CPT....) AND some dimension (site, date...)

Check if you selected any dimension. (Note - I think not all combinations are allowed, like there might be some dimensions, which have only specific metrics)