1. Start with eligibility, not placement promises
Google says Local Services screening varies by service category, country and whether a provider advertises directly or through an affiliate. Applicable checks may include business, owner or service-professional background checks, license checks, insurance checks and advanced verification. Google also requires advertisers to satisfy applicable policies and prohibits misleading representation. A law firm serving Indian River Estates should therefore confirm the current requirements for its actual category, account and location before planning spend. Bosseo can help organize the review and identify the information that still needs confirmation; neither a location page nor a marketing review establishes that a particular firm is eligible or verified.
Recommended approach
Treat eligibility as a gating decision. Have the responsible attorney review the firm’s advertising position and confirm that licenses, insurance information, business details and any other requested materials are accurate before launch. Do not budget on the assumption that a Google Screened badge, placement or approval is guaranteed.
