AdWords client setup process

[Timur Umyarov]

Hello! I have a very basic question. It is not all clear from the documents, so I have some questions regarding starting my first AdWords client application.

1. Do I have to create application before applying for Developer Token? As I read in documents, there should be a review at some point. When does it happens? Can I start working on my application after applying for developer token, using test account?
   
2. As of Required Minimal Functionality, do I need to implement all functions listed in table (https://developers.google.com/adwords/api/docs/requirements) if I want to show, for example, diagram of spendings?
3. At the beginning I want to implement only reporting functions in my application, but in feature I may add managing functions or something else. Do I have to implement everything at the beginning or I can implement functions step by step?
4. Also, the same as in 2 but for management. If I only want to provide functions to change text/url of ad, do I have to implement all other create/management functions like campaing management, adgroup management, enabling/disabling, etc?

Sorry if my questions are too noob. I read tons of documentations and this still is not clear for me. Thanks in advance

[Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team)]

Hello,

1. No, you may apply for a Developer Token before you meet the RMF. You can then use a test account to begin developing your application even before you are approved.

2-3. If you are only performing reports (however you want to render those on your end), then you can sign up as a reporting-only client, in which case you would only be responsible to implement reporting.

4. If you want to provide management functionality, then you must implement all of the create/management items in the table.

Regards,

Mike, AdWords API Team

[Timur Umyarov]

Thank you, Michael!

And what about steps of implementing functionality? Can I pass review with only reporting functionality, and, after some time, add management functionality and pass another review?

Thanks in advance

пятница, 13 июня 2014 г., 18:34:05 UTC+4 пользователь Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team) написал:

[Timur Umyarov]

And last question. If my application produces not more than 10 000 requests and meets conditions for basic account, do I have to pass review anyway? 

пятница, 13 июня 2014 г., 18:34:05 UTC+4 пользователь Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team) написал:

Hello,

[Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team)]

Hello,

Yes, you should be able to implement reporting functionality first, pass review, and then add all the management functionality later and pass another review. I think the best way to accomplish this transition would be to develop all your management functionality against a test account, and then add it to your app all at once when all the RMF work is complete.

The required minimum functionality applies to both basic and standard accounts.

Regards,

Mike, AdWords API Team

[Timur Umyarov]

Thank you!

пятница, 13 июня 2014 г., 20:45:46 UTC+4 пользователь Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team) написал:

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How do i create an adwords account?

[Joyce Lava]

Hello,

You may refer to this documentation which discusses how you can make the first API call, including the steps for the account creation.

Additionally, since this is a very old forum thread, please create a new one for us to properly track them.

Thanks,

Joyce, AdWords API Team