1. Define the geography before you judge a source
Centerville is a city in Houston County, Georgia. That relationship matters because a city page, a county page and a broader Georgia service description do not represent the same geographic claim. A lead who lives in Centerville is not necessarily seeking a matter in Houston County, and a person contacting a Houston County practice is not automatically a Centerville lead. Population eligibility can help you describe the market area, but it cannot establish demand or predict inquiries. Lead Attribution can make the originating page, channel and intake answers available for review; your firm still needs a consistent geographic classification.
Recommended approach
Set a location field or review rule that distinguishes Centerville city from Houston County and from any wider area your firm serves. Decide whether geography will be recorded from the person’s stated information, the matter address, the service area selected during intake, or another attorney-approved method. Do not treat the population estimate as a performance forecast.
