Google Local Services Ads will charge for some missed calls starting Oct. 1
Google will start charging Local Services Ads advertisers for some missed and follow-up calls that qualify as valid leads from Oct. 1.
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Google asserts ownership of all advertiser assets in Local Services Ads
Google’s new LSA terms give it rights to analyze call data – including sensitive client info. Learn how this could impact YMYL industries.
Google working on restoring Local Service Ads advertiser console
Advertisers have been complaining all day about being unable to manage their LSAs.
Google’s Local Services Ads feature raises cost concerns
The "Request Competitive Quotes" button in Google Local Services Ads is cause for concern due to potential hidden costs and a lack of clarity.
Google tightens verification for lawyers in Local Services Ads
Google's new ID verification requirement for lawyers using LSAs aims to combat fraud but may pose challenges for some businesses.
Google investigating Local Services Ads bug
Google Ads is working on a fix to prevent businesses from appearing in search results for their competitors' names.
Google tests ‘highly rated’ call out for Local Services ads
Google confirmed to Search Engine Land that the new feature may appear in various LSA verticals for some users.
Google Local Service Ads mass policy violations
Google is investigating if this is a bug or a new enforcement of some kind.
Google expands Local Service Ads to more than 70 new businesses
The new categories include education, people care, pet care, wellness and health care.
Arbitrage in Google’s Local Services Ads: What you need to know
Spam in the local search space appears to have moved into another area that Google is unable to police actively.
Google’s Local Services Ads platform has a problem with spam
Fake business names, virtual offices, multiple rankings... Google has a spam issue with LSAs and getting it fixed is easier said than done.
Google search rankings algorithm check-in; Friday’s daily brief
Local Service Ads Google bug, speeding up images and the value of our old internet companies.
Google tests displaying cost estimates in local search results
Google has confirmed the company is showing cost estimates from Homewyse for some local queries.
What is ‘Google Screened’ and how does it differ from ‘Google Guaranteed’?
The company introduces a second screening program for professional services.
Local Services by Google expands beyond US into Canada
The company is also running a test in the U.S. to show the number of local bookings businesses have received.
Google home services ads program rebrands, expanding to 30 cities by end of 2017
The program is now in 17 cities. A new app helps businesses manage leads throughout the day.
Are Home Service Ads the death of home-based businesses on Google?
Google is expanding their Home Service Ads across more and more cities in the US, and some home-based business owners are worried. Columnist Joy Hawkins explains how this move impacts these businesses and what they can do to combat a loss of local search visibility.
Google home service ads come to the East Coast & open up to more service categories
The local home services ad product is now available in 5 metro areas in the US.
Google Home Services Ads roll out on mobile
The ads, which are also being tested on desktop, feature service area maps.
Google Home Services Ads For Locksmiths, Plumbers Hit San Francisco Market
Test enables users to review providers and submit requests to up to three service professionals from the ads.