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Local Services Ads

Local Services Ads for contractors

By Alec Drury-Singh · 6 min read · May 1, 2026
The short answer

Local Services Ads sit at the very top of Google with the Guaranteed badge and charge you per lead, not per click. It is the front row of the theater, and you only pay when someone sits down.

What they are

LSAs are the ads above the ads, with a green trust badge, that bill per lead instead of per click. For urgent trades, that is prime real estate with a fair meter.

Why they work

The badge buys instant trust, and pay-per-lead means your money follows results. It is Google vouching for you before the customer even calls.

How to squeeze them

Finish the Google Guaranteed verification, tune your categories and service area, dispute the junk leads, and answer fast. A lead you do not call is a lead you paid for and gift-wrapped for someone else.

Frequently asked questions

How are LSAs different from Google Ads?
LSAs sit higher, carry the badge, and bill per lead, not per click.
What if I get a junk lead?
Dispute it. You should only pay for the real ones.
Do I need a big budget?
No. LSAs scale to your capacity and market.

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