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Multiple Client Accounts For The 'Small Spender'

How Can We Do This?

         

markd

1:16 pm on Jul 20, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Hi all

We have a number of clients who want to put a toe in the water of AdWords with us. We, and they, are not going to be big spenders - so if I am understanding the Professional Scheme correctly, we won't be spending £1k (or maintaining this figure) to get a My Centre.

Is there a way I can open separate AdWord accounts for approx 5 clients, or will Google allow me to have one central account for my company and run different Campaigns/AdWordgroupings within this for each of our clients?

A bit of guidance for a newbie would be very much appreciated

Thanks

eWhisper

1:25 pm on Jul 20, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Anyone can create an MCC. It's not dependent on client lists or spend.

I first recommend creating a 'shell' account which doesn't contain any accounts. Then goto here:
[adwords.google.com...]
and convert the shell account to an MCC.

From there, you can add clients, create accounts, etc, which will help centralize your AdWords operations.

markd

1:48 pm on Jul 20, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Thanks so much eWhisper.

When I looked at this page I got the distinct impression that you could only get a MCC if you had this level of spend or were a Google Pro.

I'll do exactly as you recommended!

Thanks again

markd

11:46 am on Jul 21, 2005 (gmt 0)

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eWhisper - prior to asking the question on WebmasterWorld, I emailed Google support.

They said there are two criteria for accessing a My Client account

1. You have an active AdWords account
2. You must sign up for the Google Advertising Professional programme

Does 2. immediately incur a minimum spend of $1k/£1k for 90 days? Also, you have to take and pass the Google Pro Exam? Is this your experience?

Sorry for the newbie questions

eWhisper

12:09 pm on Jul 21, 2005 (gmt 0)

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I don't believe point 2 is correct.
I know many people with MCCs that have not, and have no plans, to take the professionals exam.

In many cases, there are people/companies with more than 1 MCC. It doesn't make sense to take the same test over and over again. Therefore, some of the MCCs just aren't considered part of the GAP program - but still receive the majority of the features.

HitProf

7:13 pm on Jul 21, 2005 (gmt 0)

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markd the minimum spend is part of the certification requirements, not for signup.

markd

7:17 pm on Jul 21, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Thanks HitProf and eWhisper. Very helpful indeed and thanks for your patience.