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Local Services Ads

Google's pay-per-lead ads for service businesses, shown above the map pack with a Google verification badge.

Local Services Ads appear at the top of some local searches and charge per lead rather than per click. Eligible businesses go through Google's screening, which can add a badge such as Google Guaranteed or Google Screened depending on the category.

They are an advertising channel, separate from organic map-pack rankings, and depend on the same accurate business details as the Business Profile.

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