Question: Which location data source requires you to set up an account and link it to Google Ads?
- Business Profile
- Google curated chains
- Google Merchant Center
- Google Ads
Explanation
Business Profile is the source used for owned store location information in Google Ads. It stores business details such as address, hours, phone number, and location presence on Google surfaces. When connected to Google Ads, that location data can support location assets for store-focused campaigns. This setup helps campaigns optimize toward offline actions such as calls, directions, and store visits.
Why the other options are incorrect
Google curated chains are selected from Google’s chain data and do not require the advertiser’s own account setup.
Google Ads manages campaigns, but it is not the external source of store location data.
Google Merchant Center manages product inventory data, not owned store profile information.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2404182
https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177
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