Ever wonder how some businesses get those flashy sponsored spots right on Google Maps? Turns out, there are two types of ads doing the heavy lifting:
Standard Google Ads (those purple “Ad” pins you see on Maps)—powered by your Google Ads + Google Business Profile.
Local Services Ads (LSAs)—those are the ones with the green “Google Guaranteed” badge, and now, they’re finally showing up in the Maps
These are powerful. But neither replaces the importance of ranking organically.
And that’s the real kicker: even if you’re running paid ads, what happens when a prospect zooms out and checks who else is nearby?
If you’re not ranking high organically, especially in the local 3-pack or on the map grid, you’re losing visibility.
That’s why in tomorrow’s live webinar, we’ll show you:
If your agency offers Google Ads or SEO (or both), this is a no-miss session.
Let’s make sure your clients are not just on the map—but own it