Google is integrating Local Services Ads into Google Ads, expanding its Performance Max pay-per-lead campaigns with bidding, reporting, and management changes starting in August 2026. This move aims to simplify local service advertising and improve business visibility on Google, ultimately driving more leads and sales for small businesses.

Google is integrating Local Services Ads into the Google Ads interface, replacing the standalone LSA dashboard with a new Performance Max campaign designed specifically for local service businesses. This change will simplify campaign management and introduce tighter integration with Google Business Profiles.