LSA Vs. Traditional PPC Advertising: Understanding Impact For Local Contractors
Confused about the differences between PPC and LSA ads on Google? Learn how each can help your local contracting business, and which you should invest in for maximum return.
(firmenpresse) - What Every Small Business Should Know About Google AdsIf you re the owner of a roofing, plumbing, or contracting business - online marketing might not be your cup of tea. But here are some basics you should know if you want to boost your online presence.
To state the obvious: Google is the single largest advertising platform on the planet. Their advertising efforts rake in over $230 billion every year, almost twice that of their closest competitor Meta. But what does all of this mean for the businesses who rely on Google Ads as the backbone of their marketing efforts?
In short? It means their is potential for your roofing or plumbing business to get major exposure, but only if you know how to leverage the opportunity.
Types Of Google AdvertisingGoogle s ad business is diverse, offering 9 core types of advertising for businesses to leverage. However, today, we will focus on the two most common options available to small and medium-sized businesses, LSA and PPC.
LSALocal Services Ads, or LSA, generally speaking, are a subset of Google advertising that allows businesses to connect with local customers exclusively. These are the ads that pop up before the results when searching for local businesses (e.g. "plumber near me"). They are afforded their own scrolling panel and are highly visible to customers, offering an at-a-glance look at review scores, contact info, and a quick blurb about the business.
LSA campaigns operate on a "pay-per-lead" model, which means that businesses only pay when a customer reaches out through the ad. Unqualified traffic can be disputed through a built-in system, allowing businesses to get a refund for low-quality leads.
Crucially, local contracting businesses who verify their credibility can earn the "Google Guarantee" badge of trust, which tells customers that a given business is licensed, insured, and trustworthy. Google will also reimburse customers directly if they are not satisfied with "guaranteed" services, potentially saving businesses money in the long run.
PPCPPC advertising, also known as "Pay-Per-Click" advertising, is the more general form of advertising available through Google s platform. It allows businesses to run managed ad campaigns using their in-house targeting system. Advertisers set a budget and bid for slots on target websites, paying a small fee each time a customer clicks the advertisement.
It should be noted that PPC ads typically work best for larger businesses with larger budgets, as this allows for longer, broader campaigns. Businesses who use PPC are also not eligible for the Google Guarantee; only local businesses can apply for that.
When To Deploy Each OptionLSA and PPC ads each have their place in the Google ecosystem, but for small businesses, balancing investment in the two options is a high-stakes game with potentially dire consequences.
Marketing company By Pixel Pulse explains that LSA campaigns are ideal for providers such as plumbers, general contractors, and pest control services. These professionals historically have trouble connecting with clients online, and tend to underperform when using traditional PPC advertising.
This doesn t mean that local contractors should never invest in PPC campaigns, however. These ads are highly effective at boosting lead generation efforts in the short-term, allowing businesses to get a temporary boost ahead of quarterly targets. PPC is also helpful in times of rapid scaling, allowing businesses to more effectively target their ideal market and establish a customer base.
At the end of the day, a good marketing strategy will encompass both of these options - and likely even more - in order to build a strong digital foundation. Partnering with a qualified advertising agency like By Pixel Pulse can also help contracting businesses thrive in this complex environment.
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