Your 2024 Google Local Service Ads Master Class

[@TerryRGraham]

What number shows up on the caller ID? Can you tell its a number coming from the google ad?

[@TreeServiceDigital]

The caller's number shows on the caller ID, so you will see the number they are calling from. You will hear "new call from Google Ads" on a whisper message before the call connects to you when you answer. This is how Google does this, and they rotate local tracking numbers on your ads where they record the calls.

[@TerryRGraham]

Thanks!

[@dustinrobinson2774]

I’m in week four of running local service ads. In that time I’ve had nine calls. Two of them were Robo calls six of them were people shopping for prices. Only one call out of the nine booked an appointment. I am now over $500 in the red And really wondering if this is even worth it. Yesterday alone I paid $160 for two people to call and ask about prices I’m starting to dread the caller ID coming up and saying it’s Google. How do you solve? The problem of paying for calls from people were only looking to get a price ?

[@TreeServiceDigital]

1) Restrict the categories of services 2) Hang up the phone quickly in under 30 seconds if it is spam or doesnt sound like a viable lead. These are the 2 things you can do, you aren't charged for any call under 30 seconds, and if you keep getting calls about stump grinding, or smaller tree services, just uncheck some of the categories that make sense. Hope that helps!

[@georgecostello1652]

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[@joshedelman4411]

do you have a number I can call to ask questions? I have some problems with my LSA account. My competitors are seemingly out ranking me, without having more of anything than me. I answer every call, I have 100+ pictures on there. I have 1400+ reviews, 99% of them are 5 star. I have a 4.8 right now. I have competitors with 5 reviews and a 5.0 and 4 pictures out ranking me. I have competitors with 10 pictures and a 4.6 out ranking me. I'm not sure what is going on here. I could use some guidance.

[@TreeServiceDigital]

There must be something off in your settings Josh. Maybe try and tweak your budget and local service areas, and maybe it will spark it to show more. Sometimes when there are 20-40 tree companies verified in the Local Service Ads, it can be hard to break through. Sounds like you have a ton of 5 star reviews though at 1400, that is fantastic!