> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://leadmagic.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Ads Search

> Search for Google Ads run by a company to understand their advertising strategy.

# Google Ads

Search for Google Ads run by a company. Analyze competitor advertising strategies, messaging, and creative approaches.

## Endpoint Details

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Pricing" icon="coins">
    | Metric          | Value                      |
    | --------------- | -------------------------- |
    | **Cost**        | **0.2 credits** per search |
    | **Calculation** | 5 searches = 1 credit      |
    | **No Results**  | **FREE** if no ads found   |

    <Tip>
      Very cost-effective for competitive ad intelligence at just 0.2 credits per search.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Rate Limits" icon="gauge">
    ### Per-Endpoint Limit

    | Metric              | Value               |
    | ------------------- | ------------------- |
    | **Requests/Minute** | 300                 |
    | **Burst Capacity**  | \~5 requests/second |

    <Info>
      Rate limits are subject to change. Custom rate limits are available on enterprise plans — [contact us](mailto:support@leadmagic.io).
    </Info>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Quick Example

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash cURL theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
  curl -X POST 'https://api.leadmagic.io/v1/ads/google-ads-search' \
    -H 'X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY' \
    -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
    -d '{"company_domain": "leadmagic.io"}'
  ```

  ```javascript Node.js theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
  const response = await fetch('https://api.leadmagic.io/v1/ads/google-ads-search', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ company_domain: 'leadmagic.io' })
  });
  const data = await response.json();
  console.log(`Found ${data.ads?.length || 0} ads`);
  ```

  ```python Python theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
  import requests

  response = requests.post(
      'https://api.leadmagic.io/v1/ads/google-ads-search',
      headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'},
      json={'company_domain': 'leadmagic.io'}
  )
  data = response.json()
  print(f"Found {len(data.get('ads', []))} ads")
  ```
</CodeGroup>

***

## Request Parameters

<ParamField body="company_domain" type="string">
  Company website domain (preferred).
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="company_name" type="string">
  Company name.
</ParamField>

<Warning>
  You must provide either `company_domain` or `company_name` (or both).
</Warning>

***

## Response

<ResponseField name="company_name" type="string" required>
  Company searched
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="ads" type="array" required>
  Array of ad creatives
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="credits_consumed" type="number" required>
  Credits used (0.2 if found, 0 if not)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="message" type="string" required>
  Human-readable status message
</ResponseField>

### Ad Object

| Field         | Type   | Description                         |
| ------------- | ------ | ----------------------------------- |
| `headline`    | string | Ad headline                         |
| `description` | string | Ad description                      |
| `display_url` | string | Display URL                         |
| `final_url`   | string | Landing page URL                    |
| `ad_type`     | string | Type of ad (text, responsive, etc.) |

### Example Response

```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
{
  "company_name": "Example Robotics",
  "ads": [
    {
      "headline": "Free CRM Software | Example Robotics",
      "description": "Get started with free CRM. No credit card required.",
      "display_url": "leadmagic.io",
      "final_url": "https://leadmagic.io",
      "ad_type": "responsive_search"
    }
  ],
  "credits_consumed": 0.2,
  "message": "Ads found."
}
```

***

## Success Messages

| Message                          | Meaning                  | Cost        |
| -------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------- |
| `Ads found.`                     | Google Ads data returned | 0.2 credits |
| `No ads found for this company.` | No Google Ads found      | FREE        |

***

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Analyze competitor messaging" icon="message">
    Study headlines and descriptions to understand positioning and value props.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Find landing page inspiration" icon="browser">
    Use final\_urls to analyze competitor landing pages.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Track ad changes over time" icon="clock">
    Regular monitoring reveals A/B tests and strategy shifts.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Use Cases

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Competitive Intelligence" icon="binoculars">
    Understand competitor ad strategies and messaging.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Ad Copy Inspiration" icon="lightbulb">
    Find proven messaging patterns in your market.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Market Research" icon="chart-line">
    Analyze advertising trends in your industry.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Landing Page Analysis" icon="browser">
    Discover competitor landing pages and offers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


## OpenAPI

````yaml post /v1/ads/google-ads-search
openapi: 3.1.0
info:
  title: LeadMagic API
  version: 1.4.34
  description: >
    # LeadMagic API Documentation


    The LeadMagic API provides comprehensive B2B data enrichment services
    including email validation, email finding, profile search, company
    intelligence, and more.


    ## Quick Start


    1. Get your API key from the [LeadMagic Dashboard](https://app.leadmagic.io)

    2. Add the `X-API-Key` header to all requests

    3. Start enriching your data!


    ## Base URL


    All API requests should be made to: `https://api.leadmagic.io`


    ## Rate Limits


    Each endpoint has specific rate limits (requests per minute). Exceeding
    limits returns a `429 Too Many Requests` response.


    ## Credits


    API calls consume credits based on the endpoint used. Check your balance
    with the `/v1/credits` endpoint.


    ## Support


    Contact us at support@leadmagic.io for assistance.
  contact:
    name: LeadMagic Support
    email: support@leadmagic.io
    url: https://leadmagic.io
  termsOfService: https://leadmagic.io/legal/terms
servers:
  - url: https://api.leadmagic.io
    description: Production API Server
security:
  - ApiKeyAuth: []
tags:
  - name: Credits
    description: Manage and check your credit balance
  - name: Analytics
    description: >-
      Monitor your API usage with comprehensive analytics endpoints (FREE - no
      credits consumed)
  - name: People Enrichment
    description: Find and validate contact information for individuals
  - name: Company Data
    description: Discover company information and intelligence
  - name: Jobs Data
    description: Search job listings and detect career changes
  - name: Ads Data
    description: Search advertising data across platforms
paths:
  /v1/ads/google-ads-search:
    post:
      tags:
        - Ads Data
      summary: Google Ads Search
      description: >-
        Search for Google Ads run by a company to understand their advertising
        strategy.
      operationId: google-ads-search
      requestBody:
        required: true
        content:
          application/json:
            schema:
              type: object
              properties:
                company_domain:
                  type: string
                  description: Company domain name
                  default: leadmagic.io
                  example: leadmagic.io
                company_name:
                  type: string
                  description: Company name
                  default: leadmagic
                  example: leadmagic
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Successful response with ads details
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                type: object
                properties:
                  message:
                    type: string
                    example: Google Ads retrieved successfully
                  credits_consumed:
                    type: number
                    example: 0.2
                  ads_count:
                    type: integer
                    example: 2
                  ads:
                    type: array
                    items:
                      type: object
                      properties:
                        advertiser_id:
                          type: string
                          example: '123456'
                        creative_id:
                          type: string
                          example: '789012'
                        original_url:
                          type: string
                          example: https://www.example.com/ad
                        variants:
                          type: array
                          items:
                            type: object
                            properties:
                              content:
                                type: string
                                example: >-
                                  <img
                                  src="https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/6399633577457746150"
                                  height="173" width="380">
                              height:
                                type: integer
                                nullable: true
                                example: 173
                              width:
                                type: integer
                                nullable: true
                                example: 380
                        start:
                          type: string
                          example: '2023-01-01'
                        last_seen:
                          type: string
                          example: '2023-12-31'
                        advertiser_name:
                          type: string
                          example: Example Company
                        format:
                          type: string
                          example: Text
                example:
                  ads:
                    - advertiser_id: AR14106062795078369281
                      creative_id: CR14003695067076755457
                      original_url: >-
                        https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14106062795078369281/creative/CR14003695067076755457?region=anywhere
                      variants:
                        - content: >-
                            <img
                            src="https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/6399633577457746150"
                            height="173" width="380">
                          height: 173
                          width: 380
                      start: '2024-07-03'
                      last_seen: '2025-03-06'
                      advertiser_name: LeadMagic Inc
                      format: Text
                    - advertiser_id: AR14106062795078369281
                      creative_id: CR16065875974473908225
                      original_url: >-
                        https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR14106062795078369281/creative/CR16065875974473908225?region=anywhere
                      variants:
                        - content: >-
                            <img
                            src="https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/archive/simgad/14075255850026292628"
                            height="173" width="380">
                          height: 173
                          width: 380
                      start: '2025-02-04'
                      last_seen: '2025-03-06'
                      advertiser_name: LeadMagic Inc
                      format: Text
                  credits_consumed: 8
        '400':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/BadRequest'
        '401':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/Unauthorized'
        '402':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/PaymentRequired'
        '429':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/RateLimitExceeded'
        '500':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/InternalServerError'
components:
  responses:
    BadRequest:
      description: |
        Bad Request - The request was malformed or contains invalid parameters.

        **Common causes:**
        - Missing required fields
        - Invalid field format (e.g., malformed email)
        - Invalid JSON syntax
        - Invalid parameter values
      content:
        application/problem+json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/ValidationError'
    Unauthorized:
      description: |
        Unauthorized - Authentication failed.

        **Common causes:**
        - Missing X-API-Key header
        - Invalid or expired API key
        - Malformed API key
      content:
        application/problem+json:
          schema:
            oneOf:
              - $ref: '#/components/schemas/MissingAuthenticationError'
              - $ref: '#/components/schemas/InvalidApiKeyError'
    PaymentRequired:
      description: >
        Payment Required - Insufficient credits for this request.


        **Action required:** Add credits to your account at
        https://app.leadmagic.io/billing
      content:
        application/problem+json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/InsufficientCreditsError'
    RateLimitExceeded:
      description: |
        Too Many Requests - Rate limit exceeded.

        **Action required:** Check the `Retry-After` header for when to retry.

        **Headers returned:**
        - `Retry-After`: Seconds until you can retry
        - `RateLimit-Limit`: Your limit per minute
        - `RateLimit-Remaining`: Remaining requests this minute
        - `RateLimit-Reset`: Seconds until limit resets
      headers:
        Retry-After:
          schema:
            type: integer
          description: Seconds to wait before retrying
        RateLimit-Limit:
          schema:
            type: integer
          description: Maximum requests per minute
        RateLimit-Remaining:
          schema:
            type: integer
          description: Remaining requests this minute
        RateLimit-Reset:
          schema:
            type: integer
          description: Seconds until limit resets
      content:
        application/problem+json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/RateLimitExceededError'
    InternalServerError:
      description: >
        Internal Server Error - Something went wrong on our end.


        **Action required:** Wait 30 seconds and retry. If the problem persists,
        contact support@leadmagic.io
      content:
        application/problem+json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/InternalServerError'
  schemas:
    ValidationError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/validation_error
            title: Request validation failed. Check your input parameters.
            status: 400
            code: validation_error
            param:
              - email
            detail: 'Email format is invalid. Expected format: user@domain.com'
            action: Provide a valid email address in the 'email' field.
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/errors
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    MissingAuthenticationError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/missing_authentication
            title: >-
              Authentication required. Provide a valid API key in the X-API-Key
              header (case-insensitive).
            status: 401
            code: missing_authentication
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/authentication
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    InvalidApiKeyError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/invalid_api_key
            title: Invalid API key. The key does not exist or is incorrect.
            status: 401
            code: invalid_api_key
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/authentication
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    InsufficientCreditsError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/insufficient_credits
            title: 'Insufficient credits: need 5, have 2.50. Add credits to continue.'
            status: 402
            code: insufficient_credits
            detail: >-
              This request requires 5 credit(s) but your account only has 2.50
              credits remaining.
            action: >-
              Add credits to your account at https://app.leadmagic.io/billing or
              contact support@leadmagic.io for enterprise plans.
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/credits
            context:
              credits_required: 5
              credits_available: 2.5
              credits_needed: 2.5
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    RateLimitExceededError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/rate_limit_exceeded
            title: >-
              Rate limit exceeded: 300 requests per 1 minute. Wait and try
              again.
            status: 429
            code: rate_limit_exceeded
            detail: >-
              You have exceeded the maximum allowed request rate. Please wait
              before making additional requests.
            action: >-
              Wait 42 seconds before retrying. Consider implementing exponential
              backoff.
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/rate-limits
            context:
              limit: 300
              window: 1 minute
              remaining: 0
              reset_at: 1706745642
              retry_after_seconds: 42
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    InternalServerError:
      allOf:
        - $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorResponse'
      example:
        success: false
        errors:
          - type: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/INTERNAL_ERROR
            title: >-
              Something went wrong on our end. Our team has been notified and is
              investigating.
            status: 500
            code: INTERNAL_ERROR
            detail: >-
              This is a temporary server error. The issue has been automatically
              reported to our team.
            action: >-
              Wait 30 seconds and retry your request. If the problem persists,
              contact support@leadmagic.io
            docs: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/errors
        meta:
          request_id: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
          timestamp: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
    ErrorResponse:
      type: object
      description: RFC 9457 Problem Details error response
      required:
        - success
        - errors
      properties:
        success:
          type: boolean
          example: false
          description: Always false for error responses
        errors:
          type: array
          description: Array of error details (typically one, but can be multiple)
          items:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/ErrorDetail'
        meta:
          $ref: '#/components/schemas/ResponseMeta'
    ErrorDetail:
      type: object
      description: RFC 9457 compliant error detail
      required:
        - type
        - title
        - status
      properties:
        type:
          type: string
          format: uri
          description: RFC 9457 - URI reference identifying the error type
          example: https://api.leadmagic.io/errors/validation_error
        title:
          type: string
          description: RFC 9457 - Short human-readable summary
          example: Request validation failed. Check your input parameters.
        status:
          type: integer
          description: RFC 9457 - HTTP status code
          example: 400
        detail:
          type: string
          description: RFC 9457 - Human-readable explanation specific to this occurrence
          example: The email field is required but was not provided.
        instance:
          type: string
          format: uri
          description: RFC 9457 - URI reference for this specific occurrence
          example: /v1/people/email-validation#req_abc123
        code:
          type: string
          description: Machine-readable error code for programmatic handling
          example: validation_error
        param:
          type: array
          description: Parameters that caused the error
          items:
            type: string
          example:
            - email
        action:
          type: string
          description: Suggested action to resolve the error
          example: Provide a valid email address in the 'email' field.
        docs:
          type: string
          format: uri
          description: Link to relevant documentation
          example: https://leadmagic.io/docs/api-reference/errors
        context:
          type: object
          description: Additional context specific to this error type
          additionalProperties: true
    ResponseMeta:
      type: object
      description: Metadata included in all responses
      properties:
        request_id:
          type: string
          format: uuid
          description: Unique identifier for this request (use for debugging/support)
          example: ea6e3248-f4d2-437d-bca3-20881b529129
        timestamp:
          type: string
          format: date-time
          description: ISO 8601 timestamp when the response was generated
          example: '2024-02-01T12:00:00.000Z'
        environment:
          type: string
          description: API environment (production, staging)
          example: production
  securitySchemes:
    ApiKeyAuth:
      type: apiKey
      in: header
      name: X-API-Key
      description: >-
        Your LeadMagic API key. Header name is case-insensitive (X-API-Key,
        X-API-KEY, x-api-key all work).

````