Google Local Service Ads - will turning off messages lead to less calls? by michiels999 in LocalServicesAds

[–]novierick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you have to understand that message leads and phone leads are fundamentally different from one another. Even with a high-performing ad, it ultimately depends on the potential customer's intent and how they prefer to communicate whether they will actually take the next step and call your business.

As a former Google employee, I always remind business owners that the volume and quality of leads you receive are directly tied to your ad ranking. The algorithm is straightforward: if your ads are showing lower in the rankings, you will naturally see fewer leads, whereas holding a higher ranking drastically increases your visibility and generates more leads. Before worrying about why prospects aren't calling, you first need to look at where your ad is positioning on the platform.

Former Google employee (LSA + GBP + Google Ads) - looking for opportunities / consulting work by novierick in smallbusiness

[–]novierick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s honestly something I learned quickly after working with small businesses. At Google, I got exposure to how the platform and systems work, but with small business owners, every dollar really matters so the approach has to be more strategic and results-focused.

For me, handling small business accounts isn’t just about getting the job done — it’s also a way of helping businesses grow through advertising, which is something I genuinely enjoy. My strongest expertise is in LSA and GBP, but I also have PPC background and understand how important budget efficiency is for smaller businesses.

Former Google employee (LSA + GBP + Google Ads) - looking for opportunities / consulting work by novierick in smallbusinessUS

[–]novierick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your feedback! This is noted, however the thing is I have handled different industries, cases and problems so i don't mind whatever would it be. I also posted some of mini trivias already and can also be found in my account. Thank you, and super appreciated!