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If you don’t have enough time in the day to run your business, let alone running ads, local services ads are the solution. Local Services Ads (LSAs) are Google pay-per-lead ads designed for local businesses. The ads appear at the top of the search results page, above all other results. The ads are low-maintenance, so you can focus on running your business.
When someone searches for a service near them, LSAs appear at the top of the search results. Potential customers can submit a lead through the ad. These leads can come in as phone calls, messages and booking requests. You can manage these leads anytime online and through the app.
Once a lead is received, it is your responsibility to turn it into a customer.
To ensure you continue to receive leads, respond to as many of them as you can. If you fail to answer calls or respond to messages, your ad ranking may drop.
Local Service Ads appear at the top of search results and a businesses ranking depends on competition, review rating, response rate, and proximity to a searcher's location.
LSAs are only available for certain industries in select markets.
Before you can start the sign-up process, Google wants to make sure you are eligible. LSAs are not available to all the categories listed in all states yet.
Not every type of business is eligible to use LSAs. Eligible business categories include:
To find out if your business can use LSAs, use Google's Eligibility Checker tool.
If you’re eligible, Google will guide you through creating an account. LSAs are separate from the ads you create in Google Ads, so you’ll need to create a new account.
The final stage in setting up your LSAs is creating your profile. Your profile will determine which jobs you’re matched to. Be honest about what services you perform as you’re agreeing to pay for any leads from your Ads.
You can also add highlights to your profile, which will serve alongside your ads. Highlight attributes and offers to distinguish yourself from others in your industry. Google recommends including two to five in your profile.
If you upload all the required documentation, Google will (eventually) verify your business.
A Google badge promotes credibility and confidence in your service. Users trust Google and its recommendations. You may be eligible for one of three badges: Google Screened, Google Guaranteed, or Licensed Verified by Google Ads.
Whether a business is Google Guaranteed, Google Screened, or Licensed Verified by Google Ads comes down to the service. Google Guaranteed ads apply to home services, such as plumbers, locksmiths and electricians. Google Screened ads apply to professional services, such as lawyers or financial planners. Licensed Verified by Google Ads helps users understand health care practices' and providers' qualifications and licensing.
The Google Guaranteed badge is a seal of approval for businesses vetted by Google. To receive this distinction, businesses must go through extensive background and license checks.
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While the badge helps businesses stand out, it's most valuable for its guarantee. If you have this badge and a customer isn’t satisfied with your service, they can request a refund from Google. The guarantee covers refund requests up to $2,000 for work booked through LSAs.
Google Screened helps professional service firms build a trusted reputation. Businesses with this badge go through extensive background and license checks.
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Though the business has passed the screening, there is no insurance guarantee.
Licensed Verified by Google Ads communicates that the provider with this badge has gone through extensive background and license checks.
LSAs are a great way to maximize your advertising spend. Unlike PPC ads, LSAs are pay-per-lead, which means that the cost depends on the number of people who submit a lead.
If you receive a lead that is fraudulent or a poor match, you can dispute the charge for credit.
From your profile, you can manage how much you’d like to spend by raising or lowering your weekly budget. You might go over budget some weeks if a high number of people are searching for services in your area. Google sets a monthly spending max depending on your weekly budget. Once you've reached the max spend for the month, users will no longer see your ad until the next month begins.
When setting your budget, determine the number of leads you want per week. If you’re starting off, budget for at least 20 leads per week to get the most out of your new ads.
LSAs appear at the top of the search engine results page (SERP) which leads to increased visibility and traffic.
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It is advisable to make sure your ad isn't running during times when you aren't able to answer calls. Set an ad schedule to specify whether you want your ad to run all day, during business hours, or choose custom hours.
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