1. Eligibility comes before geographic expansion
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. Google also requires advertisers to satisfy applicable screening and advertising requirements and prohibits misleading representation. A Lehigh Acres firm should therefore treat Google Screened status as an account-specific question, not an assumption based on being located in Florida or Lee County.
Recommended approach
Use the actual law-firm category, business information, license information and service location when reviewing qualification. Bosseo can help organize the Local Services Ads review and identify the information Google may request, but Google controls eligibility and verification. Have the responsible attorney review advertising representations and consult Florida Bar advertising guidance before launch.
