Successfully create an ad campaign that will promote your local business on Google Maps
Why it matters
If you run a local business, ads on Maps make it easy for people to get to your location
Before you start
You need to set up a Google Business Profile. If you haven’t done so, please follow these SOPs SOP 100 (web version): Set up a new Google Business Profile account SOP 101 (web version): Optimizing Google Business Profile
Key steps
13 steps
What is inside
16 headings
1Environment setup
2Link Google Ads with your Google Business Profile8
Log in to your Google Ads account extension dashboard.
Under ‘Campaigns’, click ‘Assets’ followed by the '+' button to add a new location asset.
Select 'Location' from the drop down menu.
Choose your Google Business Profile as your location.
Click 'Finish'
Then, sign in to your Google Business Profile account dashboard.
Click 'Link to ads'
Confirm that your Google Ads account is linked to your Google Business Profile.
3How to run a Performance Max campaign on Google Maps5
Sign in to your Google Ads dashboard.
Click the '+' button and create a new campaign.
In the new campaign settings, select 'Local store visits and promotions' as campaign objectives.
Select ‘Performance Max’ as a campaign type.
Next, ensure that the Business Profile Manager account is correct before clicking ‘Continue’.