1. Define the geography before you judge the numbers
A Rockaway law firm may describe its service area more broadly than Rockaway borough. The available Census record identifies Rockaway borough as a municipality in Morris County and estimates 6,613 residents for 2020–2024. It does not establish search demand, competition, calls, cases or revenue. That distinction matters when a dashboard presents city or location information. A result associated with Rockaway should not automatically be treated as a result for every community in Morris County, and a county-level signal should not be presented as borough-level performance. Bosseo’s public ROI Dashboard text says the product can show keyword rankings, city data and source attribution. Before using those views for a budget decision, ask which geographic labels appear, whether a location refers to a search target, a caller, a landing page or a matter, and whether the same definition is used over time.
Recommended approach
Bring a written geography rule to the consultation. Separate Rockaway borough, Morris County and any wider New Jersey service area, then decide which locations belong in reporting for each practice area. Do not use the population estimate as a forecast of clients or revenue.
