Google enhances Local Services Ads with auto-selected photos
Google is rolling out a new feature for Local Services Ads (LSA) that automatically selects profile photos to display in advertisements.
Why we care. This update aims to increase ad engagement and potentially improve ad rankings for local service providers.
How it works:
- Google will choose photos from advertisers’ LSA profiles based on their likelihood to boost engagement.
- Photos won’t appear in every ad, depending on user queries and other factors.
Key details:
- The feature launches today for all Local Services advertisers.
- Adding photos to LSA profiles can help improve ad rankings.
Google’s recommendations:
- Upload 3-5 high-quality images to your LSA profile.
- Ensure photos are relevant to your work, original, and not copied or stolen.
What to watch. How this change affects ad performance and ranking for local service providers, especially those who haven’t previously focused on visual content in their profiles.
First seen. We were first alerted to this update from Google Ads Liaison, Ginny Marvin’s X:
The bottom line. Local Services advertisers should review and update their profile photos to take full advantage of this new feature and potentially improve their ad performance