Michael J. Fox is a marketer and founder of Corberry. He has successfully helped home service contractors with their websites and marketing. Running a local plumbing business is no easy feat. With a ...

Google is notifying some advertisers that use Google's Local Service Ads program that soon their ads will be shown on Google Maps. It will start with the iOS version of the Google Maps app and then ...

Google will stop supporting the Google Local Service Ads app starting on January 6, 2024. An email sent to advertisers said, "On January 6, 2025, we will be turning down the Google Local Services Ads ...

Google states proximity to the searcher is no longer a primary factor in ranking local service ads. Proximity matters less for local service ads ranking. Service area alignment is now a more crucial ...

Google is testing more local service ads per set of search results, with three ads on a page instead of two. Ginny Marvin, Google’s Ads Liaison, confirms the test saying the aim is to increase ...

In Fall 2025, a major transformation is underway in how local businesses appear online, as Google’s Local Service Ads (LSAs) continue to reshape visibility and customer acquisition across nearly every ...

Many local service clients struggle to track their success with Google Ads and understand the quality of leads generated. Some still use outdated methods to gauge their campaign performance. This ...