Are Local Services Ads the same as regular Google Ads?+
No. Bosseo describes Local Services Ads as a separate format that appears above regular ads and the map, with pay-per-lead pricing rather than pay-per-click pricing. Placement, eligibility and visibility still depend on Google’s rules and the firm’s profile.
Can my firm target South Brunswick without advertising all of Middlesex County?+
That depends on the geographic settings available for the profile and the service area your firm chooses. South Brunswick is recorded in Middlesex County, but the township and county are not interchangeable. Review the intended coverage before selecting locations.
Does South Brunswick’s population prove that LSA will generate leads?+
No. The 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate is 47,137 residents, with a margin of error of 34. Population is geographic context only; it does not prove search demand, competition, leads, cases or revenue.
What should count as a qualified lead?+
Define that with your firm. A useful review can separate valid contact information, accepted practice area, geographic fit and a possible consultation from wrong numbers, spam, solicitors or matters the firm does not handle. The definition should be agreed before performance is evaluated.
What happens to a wrong or unsuitable lead?+
Bosseo’s public page says that certain junk or unsuitable inquiries can be disputed with Google for credit. Ask how your firm will document the reason for each dispute and review disputed leads separately from genuine but unqualified inquiries.
How should we measure whether the program is working?+
Track more than the number of contacts. Review geographic fit, practice-area fit, lead status, consultation status and signed-matter status, then connect those records to advertising activity where your intake and matter systems allow it. Do not substitute population or platform counts for outcomes.