Local Services Ads Are Moving Into Google Ads: What the Performance Max “Pay-Per-Lead” Shift Means for Local Businesses (And How to Prepare)
Google is migrating Local Services Ads into Google Ads as Performance Max pay-per-lead campaigns starting August 2026. Here’s what’s changing in bidding, budgets, reporting, and lead handling—and a practical plan for SMEs and agencies to protect lead flow, attribution, and local visibility.