1. Confirm Google eligibility before planning the campaign
Google says Local Services screening varies by service category, country and whether a provider advertises directly or through an affiliate. Depending on the applicable requirements, checks may include business, owner or service-professional background checks, license checks, insurance checks and advanced verification. Local Services Ads are also subject to Google Ads policies and Local Services requirements. A Boynton Beach firm should therefore verify its actual category, account, service area and documentation requirements before treating launch as available. The Google Screened description in marketing materials should not be treated as proof that a particular firm is approved.
Recommended approach
Make eligibility the first decision gate. Gather the firm information and documentation Google requests, identify the responsible attorney, and have the firm review advertising questions with appropriate Florida Bar resources. Bosseo can be evaluated as the party managing the advertising program, but the firm should not assume approval, a badge or a launch date until Google’s current requirements are satisfied.
