diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -55,6 +55,9 @@ $ cd appdb/
 $ carthage update --platform iOS
 $ open appdb.xcodeproj
 ```
+Note: this project references the AdMob SDK. You will need to download it from [here](https://developers.google.com/admob/ios/download), unzip it and import the `.framework` files (`GoogleMobileAds.framework`, `GoogleAppMeasurement.framework`, `GoogleUtilities.framework` and `nanopb.framework`) inside the project's `Frameworks` folder. Make sure to select `Copy items if needed` when copying the files.
+
+Don't forget to change `GADApplicationIdentifier` in `Info.plist` to your identifier, as well as `bannerUnitID` and `interstitialUnitID` in `AdHelper.swift`.
 
 ## License
 MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for further information.