Guide · Local advertising

Local ads. Start with the fit.

Check availability and verification before choosing a budget. Then plan who will handle the enquiries.

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The idea, in three points.

  1. 01

    Eligibility

    Check your category and area.

  2. 02

    Verification

    Prepare the requirements for your business.

  3. 03

    Response

    Give each incoming enquiry an owner.

Check availability first

Local Services Ads is available for selected categories and areas. Google describes calls and messages from the ad and a payment model based on relevant leads. Check the official getting-started guide for your business.

Prepare for verification

Requirements depend on the business and location. Use Google's screening and verification guidance to check what applies. Eligible profiles can carry the Google Verified badge after the required checks.

Prepare the response

  • Decide who receives calls and messages.
  • Record what the customer needs and the next step.
  • Track which enquiries become appointments, proposals or sales.

Review enquiries, not just volume

A contact is not a sale. Review relevance, response, outcome and spend together. We can help you assess the channel as part of your wider acquisition plan, without promising a fixed number of leads.

Discuss paid campaigns

Before we begin

Is this available to every business?
No. Check current availability and requirements for your category and area with Google.
Does verification guarantee customers?
No. Verification and commercial results are separate. Your offer and your response still matter.

Your next step starts here.

Tell us what you want to improve. We'll help you decide where to start.

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