Can Local Service Ads target Granville separately from Washington County?+
The settings should be reviewed at the location level. Granville is a town in Washington County, and those geographic labels should not be treated as the same coverage area. Bosseo’s public page describes category and geography targeting; the firm should decide which locations it can actually serve.
Does Granville’s population estimate predict Local Service Ads demand?+
No. The 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimate for Granville town is 6,182, with a margin of error of 22. It identifies the community’s recorded population but does not establish searches, competition, inquiries, cases or revenue.
How are Local Service Ads different from regular Google Ads?+
Bosseo’s public description distinguishes them by placement and pricing: Local Service Ads are described as appearing above regular ads and the map, with payment per lead rather than per click. Actual eligibility, placement and lead conditions should be reviewed for the firm’s situation.
What does Google Screened involve?+
Bosseo’s public page describes license verification, insurance documentation and background checks. The firm should confirm the current requirements and provide accurate information. Screening should not be presented as guaranteed approval or as proof of advertising performance.
How should a firm handle a lead that is outside its practice or location?+
Define exclusions before launch and record why an inquiry does not qualify. Bosseo’s public page says it disputes junk leads such as wrong numbers, spam, out-of-area inquiries and wrong-practice inquiries. The firm should review the applicable rules and records rather than assume every dispute will be credited.
What should we measure after launch?+
Separate inquiries from qualified inquiries, consultations and signed matters. Bosseo describes lead-to-case tracking and an ROI Dashboard, but the firm still needs clear definitions and accurate intake records. Review results by location and category where supported, and do not use population as a performance benchmark.