LSAs Alert: Google Screened Appearing in Google Maps

Google seems to be expanding the places where it shows Local Services Ads on its platform. Keep reading to learn more.

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Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) rolled out nationwide in the latter half of 2020 as the newest way for lawyers to advertise in Google Search results. Since then, numerous changes have continued to occur as LSAs for lawyers evolve and Google refines the LSA system.

Now it seems that lawyers taking advantage of LSAs will have even greater visibility through Google as the company has started adding lawyer LSAs to Google Maps results.

Historically, LSAs only appeared in 2 featured positions on mobile devices and 3 featured positions on desktops at the top of the search engine results page (SERP).

Recently, Google advised its partners that it would show Local Services Ads in organic Google Maps immersive lists on mobile devices with 1-2 ads appearing with the “Google Screened” badge. These ads could even show in the organic map results when the LSA is not served at the top of the SERP.

Now, this change has started to take effect for lawyer LSAs on desktop devices!

*This feature is being tested and still under development.

While it remains to be seen if this change is permanent or something that Google is temporarily testing, it is exciting news for law firms marketing with Local Services Ads as they now have the opportunity to appear at the top of the SERP and in Google Maps results too.

Final Thoughts: Why Do You Care?

In the digital age, increasing your law firm’s visibility in search results can play a vital role in your practice’s long-term success. LSAs already offered the opportunity to increase your chances of appearing at the top of the SERP and with this new development, your firm can leverage LSAs to take your visibility even further.

Interested in testing LSAs or learning more about what Google Local Services Ads can do for your law firm? Contact our Justia Amplify team today!

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