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Google Ads and Local Services Ads management

Google Ads and Local Service Ads, tracked by the calls and jobs they bring in.

Overview

Paid ads work well when the calls they bring in are worth more than the cost of the clicks. They waste money when nobody is reviewing the search terms and adjusting the campaign.

We manage both Google Ads and Local Service Ads, and we'll give you a clear recommendation on which one is the better fit for your budget.

How it works

We usually start with Local Service Ads

For most trades, a Local Services Ad with the Google Verified badge at the top of the results performs better than a standard ad. You pay per lead rather than per click. We handle the license and insurance verification needed to get you approved.

Google Ads where they make sense

We build tight keyword lists, maintain negative keywords every week, and use landing pages that match what the person searched for. We don't spend your budget on broad match terms that are unlikely to book a job.

Everything gets tracked

We track calls, forms, and booked jobs. If the spend can't be connected to work you won, we can't tell whether it's working, so we track all of it.

What you get
  • Local Service Ads setup and Google Verified screening
  • Search campaign build and ongoing management
  • Weekly negative keyword maintenance
  • Call tracking and form conversion tracking
  • Landing pages matched to each campaign
  • Reporting on cost per booked job
Questions

Common questions

How much should I spend to start?

Enough that the results tell you something. For most trades that's a few hundred dollars a month at minimum. If the budget is too small to learn from, we'd rather you hold off, and we'll tell you on the call if ads aren't the right first step for your business.

Is the ad spend included in my plan?

No. Your plan covers the management. What you pay Google is separate and goes directly to Google, so you can see it yourself.

Local Service Ads or regular Google Ads?

For most home service trades, we recommend starting with Local Service Ads. You pay per lead rather than per click, and the listing with the Google Verified badge appears above the other results. Regular search ads are added when you need coverage that LSA doesn't provide.

How long does Google Verified screening take?

It depends on how quickly your license and insurance checks clear on Google's side, which we can't control. We handle the submission and follow up on it. Google Verified replaced the old Google Guaranteed badge in 2025, and we explain the change in what happened to Google Guaranteed.

What if the leads are bad?

Google doesn't charge for Local Services leads it identifies as invalid, and charged leads that turn out to be poor can be credited back automatically. We watch the lead list and give Google feedback on bad leads for you. On search ads, bad leads usually mean the keyword list is too broad, which is what the weekly negative keyword work is for.

Do you manage Google Ad Grants for nonprofits?

Yes. Qualifying nonprofits and churches can get up to $10,000 a month in Google search ads through Google Ad Grants, at no cost. We set up and manage those accounts too, and the details are on our Google Ad Grants management page.

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Get started with a free audit

We'll review your website, your Google listing and your local rankings, and send you the findings in writing. There's no cost and no obligation.