1. Define the geographic question before reading the numbers
A Chowchilla practice can make different decisions depending on whether it is reviewing activity tied specifically to Chowchilla, broader Madera County work, or another California service area. The Census record identifies Chowchilla city and its county relationship as Madera County; it does not establish where prospective clients search, call from or retain counsel. Treat those geographic distinctions as reporting definitions rather than assumptions about market demand. Bosseo’s public ROI Dashboard page says the dashboard can show keyword rankings by service-and-city target, lead breakdowns by case type and which cities produce clients. During evaluation, ask how those views would be defined for your firm and which locations should be separated.
Recommended approach
Use the consultation to write down the geographic labels you need before reviewing performance. Keep Chowchilla city, Madera County and any wider California coverage as separate categories unless your firm intentionally combines them. Do not use the population estimate as a forecast; use it only to explain why geography and denominators need careful handling.
