How to Combine Ads and Local SEO
Fri Feb 06 2026
Many local business owners treat Google Ads and SEO as separate or competing strategies. That mistake leads to wasted ad spend, weak conversions, and frustration. In this episode, we break down how Google Ads, Local Service Ads, and organic local SEO actually work together and how to use them as a system instead of silos.
If you want to stop guessing and start using ads and local SEO together in a way that makes sense, this episode will give you a clear, practical framework to follow.
About Adam Duran, Digital Marketing Expert
Local SEO in 10 is helmed by Local SEO expert Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on local SEO for businesses, marketing strategy, national SEO, website design and qualified customer lead generation for companies of all sizes.
Magnified Media helps companies take control of their marketing by:
• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings,
• getting them more online reviews, and
• creating media content that immediately engages with their audience.
Adam enjoys volunteering with CoCoSAR, hiking and BJJ.
About Jamie Duran, host of Local SEO in 10
Local business owner Jamie Duran is the owner of Solar Harmonics, Northern California's top-rated solar company, which invites its customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Jamie also is the resident expert of Straight-Talk Solar Cast, the world's first podcast focused on answering the questions faced by anyone considering going solar.
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Many local business owners treat Google Ads and SEO as separate or competing strategies. That mistake leads to wasted ad spend, weak conversions, and frustration. In this episode, we break down how Google Ads, Local Service Ads, and organic local SEO actually work together and how to use them as a system instead of silos. If you want to stop guessing and start using ads and local SEO together in a way that makes sense, this episode will give you a clear, practical framework to follow. About Adam Duran, Digital Marketing Expert Local SEO in 10 is helmed by Local SEO expert Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on local SEO for businesses, marketing strategy, national SEO, website design and qualified customer lead generation for companies of all sizes. Magnified Media helps companies take control of their marketing by: • getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, • getting them more online reviews, and • creating media content that immediately engages with their audience. Adam enjoys volunteering with CoCoSAR, hiking and BJJ. About Jamie Duran, host of Local SEO in 10 Local business owner Jamie Duran is the owner of Solar Harmonics, Northern California's top-rated solar company, which invites its customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here. Jamie also is the resident expert of Straight-Talk Solar Cast, the world's first podcast focused on answering the questions faced by anyone considering going solar. Thanks for joining us this week! Want to subscribe to Local SEO in 10? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review. Have a question about Local SEO? Chances are we've covered it! Go to our website and sign up for our Newsletter!