Google Ads Transparency Scraper - Enhanced Professional Ad Intelligence Platform with Smart Presets & Enterprise Features Transform your ad monitoring from basic scraping to professional intelligence gathering with our enhanced platform featuring smart presets, cost calculator, and enterprise-grade UI. ## 🌟 What's New in Enhanced Version ### 🚀 Smart Configuration Presets - ⚡ Quick Start: Perfect for beginners - fast, lightweight, cost-effective - 🔍 Competitive Analysis: Comprehensive analysis for agencies and marketers - 🔑 Keyword Monitoring: Content-focused monitoring with OCR and filtering - ⚙️ Custom: Full control for advanced users ### 💰 Real-Time Cost Calculator - Processing Time Estimates: Per-target and total processing time - Cost Multipliers: Relative cost estimates for different configurations - Resource Requirements: Memory and CPU requirements - Optimization Tips: Personalized recommendations for better performance ### 🎨 Enhanced Visual Interface - Professional UI: Buttons, toggles, dropdowns instead of JSON - Comprehensive Help: Tooltips and guidance for every option - Smart Defaults: Automatic configuration based on preset selection - Real-Time Validation: Instant feedback and error checking ## 🔧 Technical Features ### Core Capabilities - Target Processing: Domains, advertiser IDs, full URLs - Mode Selection: LITE (fast) vs FULL (comprehensive) - OCR Integration: Text extraction from images with confidence scoring - Advanced Filtering: Regions, dates, media types, keywords - Performance Control: Configurable concurrency (1-50 targets) - Delta Mode: Only process new ads since last run ### Architecture Improvements - Playwright Integration: Modern browser automation for stability - Scalable Concurrency: Handle 1-50 targets simultaneously - Robust Error Handling: Graceful failures with comprehensive logging - Resource Optimization: Efficient memory and CPU usage - Session Management: Rotating User-Agents and headers ## 📊 Performance & Cost ### 💰 Transparent Pricing Structure Our enhanced actor uses a hybrid Pay-Per-Event (PPE) + Pay-Per-Result (PPR) model for fair and predictable pricing: #### PPE Events (Per Run) | Event | Description | Price | |-------|-------------|-------| | run_start | Pre-flight validation, concurrency orchestration, presets loading | $5.00 | | country_processing | Per-region processing, deduplication, compliance logic | $0.50 per country (capped at $15.00) | #### PPR Events (Per Result) | Event | Description | Price | |-------|-------------|-------| | lite_processing | Metadata only (advertiser, regions, text copy, links) | $0.006 per ad ($6 per 1,000 ads) | | full_processing | Everything in LITE + creative download and OCR | $0.012 per ad ($12 per 1,000 ads) | ### Pricing Examples | Scenario | Mode | Targets | Regions | Est. Ads | Total Cost | |----------|------|---------|---------|----------|------------| | Basic Monitoring | LITE | 5 | US | 50 | $5.00 + $0.30 = $5.30 | | Competitive Analysis | FULL | 10 | US, CA, IN | 100 | $5.00 + $1.20 + $1.50 = $7.70 | | Global Brand Audit | FULL | 20 | 15 regions | 200 | $5.00 + $2.40 + $7.50 = $14.90 | ### Processing Times by Preset | Preset | Mode | OCR | Time per Target | Cost Multiplier | |--------|------|-----|-----------------|-----------------| | Quick Start | LITE | ❌ | 20s | 1.0x | | Competitive Analysis | FULL | ✅ | 98s | 4.75x | | Keyword Monitoring | FULL | ✅ | 90s | 4.32x | | Custom | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | ### Resource Requirements | Preset | Memory | CPU Cores | Best For | |--------|--------|-----------|----------| | Quick Start | 1,500 MB | 5.0 | Beginners, basic monitoring | | Competitive Analysis | 8,125 MB | 35.0 | Agencies, detailed analysis | | Keyword Monitoring | 6,500 MB | 28.0 | Brand monitoring, content analysis | ## 💡 Cost Optimization Tips ### Reduce Costs: - Use LITE mode for basic monitoring (50% cheaper than FULL) - Limit regions to essential markets (each region adds $0.50) - Enable delta mode to skip already-processed ads - Set maxCost to prevent unexpected charges ### Maximize Value: - FULL mode provides OCR text extraction and enhanced metadata - Multiple regions give comprehensive market coverage - Keyword filtering makes OCR processing more valuable - Batch processing reduces per-run overhead costs ## ⚙️ Technical Specifications ### Resource Allocation | Component | Build | Runtime | |-----------|-------|---------| | Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | | Timeout | 15 min | 8 hours | | Concurrency | N/A | 1-100 targets | | CPU Cores | 4 | 8+ | ### Performance Features - Scalable Architecture: Handle 1-100 targets simultaneously - Memory Optimization: Efficient resource usage for large datasets - Extended Runtime: Up to 8 hours for comprehensive audits - Concurrency Control: Configurable from 1 to 100 parallel targets ## 🚀 Quick Start Guide ### Option 1: Use a Preset (Recommended) 1. Choose a Preset: Select from Quick Start, Competitive Analysis, or Keyword Monitoring 2. Add Your Targets: Enter domains, advertiser IDs, or URLs 3. Click Run: The actor automatically configures optimal settings ### Option 2: Custom Configuration 1. Select Custom Preset 2. Configure Each Setting based on your needs 3. Review Cost Estimates before running 4. Click Run with your optimized configuration ## ❓ Billing FAQ Q: How much will my run cost? A: Use the cost preview feature! It shows estimated costs before charging. Base cost is $5.00 + $0.50 per region + $0.006-$0.012 per ad. Q: What if I exceed my budget? A: Set maxCost in your input. The actor will abort before charging if estimated cost exceeds your limit. Q: Why do I pay per region? A: Each region requires separate page visits and processing. We only bill for regions you actually process. Q: Can I get a refund for failed runs? A: We only charge for successful processing. Failed runs only incur the $5.00 run_start fee. Q: How does delta mode save money? A: Delta mode skips ads you've already processed, reducing PPR charges while maintaining data freshness. ## 🎯 Use Cases ### For Beginners - Quick Start Preset: Basic monitoring and basic analysis - 5-10 targets: Start small and scale up - US region only: Focus on primary market - Delta mode: Save costs with incremental processing ### For Agencies - Competitive Analysis Preset: Comprehensive competitor monitoring - Multiple regions: Cover global markets - FULL mode: Detailed creative analysis - OCR enabled: Content analysis and keyword filtering ### For Brand Managers - Keyword Monitoring Preset: Brand mention tracking - Include/exclude keywords: Focus on relevant content - Regular monitoring: Set up ongoing brand protection - Content analysis: Understand competitive positioning ## 📈 Output Data ### Enhanced Schema - Basic Information: Ad ID, advertiser details, source URLs - Geographic & Temporal: Regions, first seen, last seen - Content & Media: Media types, text copy, image/video URLs - OCR & Analysis: Extracted text, confidence scores, engine info - Processing Info: Mode used, targets matched, collection timestamp ### Output Formats - Dataset: Best for Apify integration and web interface - CSV: Perfect for Excel analysis and team sharing - JSONL: Ideal for API integration and programmatic processing ## 🔍 Advanced Features ### Smart Preset Application - Automatic Configuration: Presets set optimal defaults - User Override: Your settings take precedence - Compatibility Validation: Warnings for incompatible configurations - Intelligent Merging: Smart combination of preset and user settings ### Cost Optimization - Real-Time Estimates: Processing time and cost calculations - Efficiency Scoring: Performance ratings (Excellent, Good, Fair) - Optimization Tips: Personalized recommendations - Resource Planning: Memory and CPU requirements upfront ### Error Handling & Validation - Input Validation: Real-time checking of all parameters - Graceful Failures: Individual target failures don't crash the run - Comprehensive Logging: Detailed progress tracking and error reporting - User Guidance: Clear error messages and resolution suggestions ## 💡 Best Practices ### Performance Optimization - Use Presets: Start with recommended configurations - Enable Delta Mode: Only process new ads for ongoing monitoring - Limit Regions: Focus on essential markets - Start Small: Begin with fewer targets and scale up ### Cost Management - Choose LITE Mode: When detailed analysis isn't needed - Disable OCR: If text extraction isn't required - Use Request Limits: For testing and cost control - Monitor Estimates: Use built-in cost calculator ### Data Quality - Validate Targets: Ensure domains and URLs are correct - Use Keywords: Make OCR processing more valuable - Regular Monitoring: Set up ongoing tracking schedules - Review Results: Analyze output for insights and improvements ## 🚨 Troubleshooting ### Common Issues - "No results found": Check target validity and filter settings - "Processing failed": Verify internet connection and reduce concurrency - "High costs": Switch to LITE mode or disable OCR - "Slow processing": Increase concurrency or use LITE mode ### Performance Issues - Memory errors: Reduce concurrency or use LITE mode - Slow processing: Check concurrency settings and resource limits - High error rates: Verify target accessibility and reduce load ## 📚 Documentation & Support ### User Resources - User Guide: Comprehensive documentation for all features - Deployment Checklist: Step-by-step production deployment - Best Practices: Optimization tips and cost management - Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions ### Technical Resources - API Reference: Input/output schema documentation - Performance Metrics: Processing times and resource requirements - Error Codes: Detailed error descriptions and resolutions - Integration Guide: Apify platform integration ## 🎉 What You've Accomplished Your enhanced Google Ads Transparency Scraper now provides: - Professional UI: Enterprise-grade interface with comprehensive guidance - Smart Automation: One-click presets for common use cases - Cost Transparency: Real-time estimates and optimization tips - Scalable Architecture: Production-ready infrastructure - Competitive Advantage: Features that match or exceed top-tier solutions ## 🚀 Ready for Production! This enhanced actor is production-ready and provides exceptional value for: - Marketing Agencies: Comprehensive competitive intelligence - Brand Managers: Brand monitoring and content analysis - Market Researchers: Ad trend analysis and campaign tracking - Business Analysts: Competitive positioning and market insights Start with a preset, experiment with custom configurations, and discover the power of automated ad intelligence! 🎯 --- Built with ❤️ by Shashank Shankar Version: 2.0.0 Last Updated: August 2024 Status: Production Ready 🚀 Contact: shashank.m.s2580@gmail.com