Google has announced an expansion of Local Services Ads
- Local Services Ads is now available for more than 70 types of businesses, including education, people care, pet care, wellness, and health care services.
- Local Services Ads helps local businesses connect with people in their community who need their services.
- It allows businesses to advertise at the top of Google search results pages and receive phone calls, messages, and appointment bookings in their chosen service areas.
- Businesses can easily manage their listings, update their hours and service areas, and track performance.
- Potential customers can view business information, read reviews, and book appointments directly from the ad.
- Using Local Services Ads can help businesses get leads more easily, cheaply, and efficiently than other forms of advertising.
Why it matters: more tools in the hands small businesses can make the economy more vibrant.