{"id":2850,"date":"2018-12-20T11:05:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T17:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/?p=2850"},"modified":"2021-08-20T10:09:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T16:09:22","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about Local Service Ads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What are Local Service Ads?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Service Ads are unique listings created by Google for specific local service industries. This ad type initially started as a Google Ads Beta Test in the San Francisco area back in 2015 and was officially rolled out in 17 major cities back in November 2017. Over the last year, they have expanded across the US and are open to a variety of different&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/local-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\">service-based local businesses<\/a>.<br><br>When a potential customer searches for local service provider, they will be shown a number of Google Guaranteed Businesses that match their query and location. Each business listing includes business ratings, hours, service area, phone number and number of bookings. From there, the user can click or tap on an ad to either call or message the selected business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads-700x325.png\" alt=\"Example of Local Service Ads\" class=\"wp-image-5988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads-700x325.png 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads-250x116.png 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads-120x56.png 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/example-of-local-service-ads.png 1259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><sub><span style=\"color:#313131\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Search Results with Local Service Ads Included<\/span><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to click on \u201cMore locksmiths Link\u201d where the user is taken to a separate results page which lists all participating local service businesses, along with a drop-down menu of relevant services next to a zip code look-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page-700x270.png\" alt=\"Google Local Services Results Page\" class=\"wp-image-5989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page-700x270.png 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page-250x97.png 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page-120x46.png 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/google-local-services-results-page.png 1393w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How are Local Service Ads different from other PPC Ads?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Businesses pay by the number of leads they receive, not by the typical cost per click model of&nbsp;Paid Search Ads.<\/li><li>Ads are not targeted by keyword, they are targeted by job type.<\/li><li>Impressions are based on your business\u2019s proximity to the search, your business hours and your company\u2019s review score &amp; responsiveness to the messages &amp; calls coming in through Local Service Ads.<\/li><li>In addition to the factors above, Google will attempt to spread out the leads you receive over time. This is to prevent you from spending your entire budget too early in the month. If your ad is generating leads more quickly than your budget can accommodate, you may see your ranking affected or your ad paused temporarily in order to more evenly spread out your leads and designated spend.<\/li><li>Service Providers utilizing Local Service Ads are given access to a special dashboard and mobile app where they manage and communicate with their incoming leads.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I set Local Service Ads up for my business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your business will be shown with the Google Guarantee, the vetting and approval process is fairly in-depth (in our experience, it can take up to a few months).<br><br>The process begins with a background check that includes submitting everything from your field workers (anyone from your business that would be visiting a client\u2019s location), your business licenses and insurance information. From there, you would apply through the Google Ads platform to let them know that your background check was submitted.<br><br>You will also need to create a Local Services profile &amp; Local Service Ads within Google Ads (or, if you\u2019re a client of TopSpot\u2019s, we can assist with this process as well).<br><br>You can also read more about the full setup process &amp; view Google\u2019s resources in the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/local-services-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Local Services section<\/a>&nbsp;of their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why should I set up Local Service Ads for my business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll admit, the setup process (for now) is fairly intensive, but the real estate you\u2019re gaining by doing so is proving to be worth it so far. Not only will your Google Guaranteed Business be shown at the top of the search results, but you\u2019ll be put in front of potential customers who are searching for the exact services you provide. You will only hear from (and pay for) customers who have specifically selected your profile out of all the rest.<br><br>Most importantly, the results we are seeing are great and more budget-friendly for&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/small-medium-size-business\/\" target=\"_blank\">small businesses<\/a>&nbsp;trying to advertise in highly competitive markets. While this may change as the Local Service Ads offering expands to more businesses, to date, the&nbsp;<strong>average cost per lead is reported as being anywhere from $10 to $26,<\/strong>&nbsp;based on the vertical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where Are Local<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Service Ads Shown?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Service Ads are shown at the top of Google Search results, above the map listings and any regular PPC ad formats. Meaning, they take up prime real estate within the search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a class=\"fancybox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-700x850.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-700x850.png 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-250x304.png 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-768x933.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-1265x1536.png 1265w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-120x146.png 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size-150x182.png 150w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/local-service-ads-results-with-screen-size.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><sub><span style=\"color:#313131\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The image above illustrates some of the most popular desktop &amp; tablet screen sizes and their relative \u201cfolds\u201d.<\/span><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact is even more significant on mobile devices where space is already limited by screen size. The examples below show Local Service Ads taking up a majority of the space across 4 different mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-4 is-cropped fancybox wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view-250x531.png\" alt=\"local search ads using an iPhone x\" data-id=\"2952\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads\/iphone-x-view\/\" class=\"wp-image-2952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view-250x531.png 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view-768x1633.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view-700x1488.png 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view-120x255.png 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-x-view.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Search results view on an iPhone X.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view-250x444.jpg\" alt=\"local search ads using an iPhone 8 Plus\" data-id=\"2951\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads\/iphone-8-plus-view\/\" class=\"wp-image-2951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view-250x444.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view-768x1362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view-700x1242.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view-120x213.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iphone-8-plus-view.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Search results view on an iPhone 8 Plus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view-250x443.jpg\" alt=\"local search ads using a google pixel 2.\" data-id=\"2953\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads\/pixel-2-phone-view\/\" class=\"wp-image-2953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view-250x443.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view-768x1362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view-700x1241.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view-120x213.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-2-phone-view.jpg 1086w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Search results view on a Google Pixel 2.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1-250x512.jpg\" alt=\"local search ads using a google pixel 3 xl\" data-id=\"2957\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/what-you-need-to-know-about-local-service-ads\/pixel-3-xl-view-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1-250x512.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1-700x1433.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1-120x246.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.topspotims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pixel-3-xl-view-1.jpg 726w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Search results view on a Google Pixel 3 XL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><sub><span style=\"color:#313131\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If results include Local Service Ads, Paid Search Ads and Maps Results, the results page&nbsp;requires multiple swipes to get to an organic website listing.<\/span><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your audience uses an iPhone or an android, if they are doing a search that has local service ads in the results, ads are all they will be seeing above the fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who are Local Service Ads available to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, Local Services Ads are only available for certain&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topspot.com\/service-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional service<\/a>&nbsp;categories and areas in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these categories include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>Locksmiths<\/li><li>Plumbers<\/li><li>Event Planners<\/li><li>Pest Control<\/li><li>Movers<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>HVAC<\/li><li>Lawn Care<\/li><li>Electrician<\/li><li>Pet care &amp; grooming<\/li><li>Photographers<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>House, window &amp; carpet cleaners<\/li><li>Garage door services<\/li><li>Electricians<\/li><li>Roofers<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are additional categories being tested in some California markets including auto glass repair, auto repair, general contractors, junk removal, house cleaners, tutors, roadside assistance, handyman, painters, pet groomers, pet daycare\/boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this is being updated on a continual basis, we recommend checking your eligibility on Google\u2019s local service ads&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/localservices\/signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signup page<\/a>&nbsp;to see if Local Service Ads are available for your business and in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the search landscape continues to evolve, it\u2019s important to take note of Google\u2019s focus with each new update they make. Local Service Ads, in particular, are geared towards not only providing a good search experience for their users by providing results based on service type, location and business hours, but also connecting their users to businesses who have a good reputation of providing a great customer experience by taking the business\u2019s online reviews into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on your business\u2019s customer service efforts and overall customer experience is an important trend that we believe will continue to be at the forefront of Google\u2019s strategies for increasing and maintaining its market share moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are Local Service Ads?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Local Service Ads are unique listings created by Google for specific local service industries. 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