1. Start with the geography Google will actually evaluate
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is recorded as a CDP in Clay County. A law firm should not treat the CDP, the county and a broader metropolitan area as interchangeable targeting units. They describe different geographic scopes and may produce different operational questions. The initial review should identify whether the firm wants to serve Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace itself, additional parts of Clay County, or a larger area that the firm can realistically serve.
Recommended approach
Map the firm’s actual service area against the Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Clay County boundaries. Separate the area the firm is licensed and equipped to serve from any area it may wish to test. Keep city, county and broader-market decisions distinct in the account review and in later lead-quality reporting.
