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Google Ads and Local Services Ads management in Columbus, OH
Local Services Ads (the ones with the Google Guaranteed or Google Screened badge) charge per lead, not per click, which makes them a strong fit for many service businesses in Columbus, OH. We help you qualify, set up and manage them.
Local marketing in Columbus
Columbus is home to about 878,000 people across 31 ZIP codes in Franklin County. Customers here search on their phones, compare a few businesses on the map, and call the one that looks most trusted and answers fastest. Everything we build is aimed at being that business.
Nearby towns we build pages for
- Westerville
- Dublin
- Grove City
- Hilliard
- Lancaster
- Delaware
- Reynoldsburg
- Pickerington
What people in Columbus search for
The local services people in Columbus search for most on Google each month, and what a single ad click costs. Every one of these searches is a customer looking for a business like yours.
Google search data for Columbus, last updated October 2026. Searches a month is the 12-month average for the two most common searches for each trade. Local businesses is the number of businesses in Franklin County in that industry (U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023); n/a means there is no matching industry category.
Want those searches calling you instead of the business above you on Google?
What you get
Paid calls from Google, with every lead followed up. Included in one plan with your website, follow-up and reviews.
Local Services Ads setup
Help with qualification, profile setup and service areas, if your trade is eligible.
Search campaign management
Ads built around the services and towns that bring profitable jobs.
Call tracking
A dedicated tracking number so you know exactly which calls the ads bring.
Instant follow-up
Missed-call text back and follow-up so paid leads do not slip away.
How it works
- 1We look at your trade, area and budget.
- 2We set up tracking, landing pages and campaigns.
- 3Leads flow into your inbox with automatic follow-up.
- 4We adjust every month based on booked jobs, not clicks.
Trades we work with in Columbus
Get a free Google audit
See where you show up today and what would bring in more calls.
No setup fee and no contract.
- Lead-generating website (25 to 35 pages)
- Advanced SEO and keyword research
- SEO-rich blog posts
- Backlinks and directory listings
- Missed-call text back and automated follow-up
- Reputation management
- Unified inbox and lead management CRM
- Mobile app and analytics dashboard
- Priority support and a launch call
Pay online in 2 minutes, or book a call first.
Google Ads and Local Services Ads in Columbus: questions
How much should I spend on ads in Columbus, OH?
It depends on your trade and how competitive your area is. We will give you a realistic starting budget on your call. Ad spend is paid directly to Google.
Is ad management included in the $297 plan?
Ads are an optional add-on. The core plan focuses on SEO, your website, follow-up and reviews.
What is the difference between Google Ads and Local Services Ads?
Google Ads charge per click and show as regular ads. Local Services Ads charge per lead, show at the very top with a badge, and are only available for certain trades.
Do you cover towns near Columbus?
Yes. Your site gets its own pages for the towns you serve, such as Westerville, Dublin, Grove City, Hilliard and anywhere else in Franklin County you work.
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