Search Engine Roundtable

Google Local Service Ads Tests Background Checked Labels

Google is testing adding the text "background checked" to the local service ads listings in the Google local search results. This seems to be instead of the Google Screened or verified labels. Google ...
Forbes

Google’s Upcoming Ad Change Could Spell Disaster For Millions Of Unprepared Small Businesses

A major update to Google Local Services Ads requires businesses to link their accounts to a Google Business Profile by November 21, or risk having their ads paused. There’s a big change coming that ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Local Service Ads At It Again With Request Competitive Quotes

Google is at it again, double dipping on Local Service Ads clicks, by adding a "Request competitive quotes" button after you have already selected the business you want a quote from. Google is now ...
Search Engine Land

Google is making a major change to Local Service Ads

Businesses will soon need a Google Business Profile (GBP) to continue running Local Service Ads (LSAs) and displaying customer reviews. This change tightens the integration of LSAs and GBPs, with ...

Royal Restrooms Fights Back Against Ongoing Google Suspension, Urges Platform to Address Systemic Issues

Google Search for Royal Restrooms No listing available when searching for Royal Restrooms because Google suspended us. But ...
Forbes

Expanding Your Electrical Business With Google Local Services Ads

Michael J. Fox is a marketer and founder of Corberry. He has successfully helped home service contractors with their websites and marketing. If you're thinking of expanding your electrical business, ...