In the month following activation, Paid Search grew by 176% and came to represent 24% of estimated traffic.
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Frequently asked questions from those who run Google campaigns.
What is Local Inventory Ads for?
LIA allows you to advertise products available at physical stores near the consumer on Google, connecting search intent, local inventory, and location.
How long does it take to implement LIA?
Activation typically takes 7 to 30 days, depending on your catalog and inventory structure, the number of stores, and the necessary validations by Google.
Do I need to increase my media spend to activate LIA?
Not necessarily. Local Inventory can utilize existing Shopping campaigns and also participate in Performance Max strategies.
Do I need to change my e-commerce, ERP, or inventory system?
No. Logstore connects to your existing infrastructure to receive catalog, price, and availability data and prepares it for Google, without requiring you to replace your current systems.
I have company-owned stores and franchises with different systems. Can I use LIA?
Yes. Logstore can consolidate data from different sources and organize catalog, price, and inventory by store before publishing to Google.
Does inventory need to be 100% accurate to get started?
The inventory sent to Google does not need to represent store availability with 100% precision. Logstore continuously updates and organizes this information based on safety stock levels.
Does LIA change my current e-commerce or in-store pickup flow?
No. LIA uses your existing purchase and pickup experience. Depending on the chosen model, Google requires that availability and pickup conditions be correctly represented on your website.
How do I know if LIA is generating results for my stores?
Performance can be tracked through online metrics and, when the account is eligible, through store-related objectives such as store visits and sales. The strategy can also jointly optimize online and offline results.
Can I start with just a few stores?
Yes. Activation can be structured for a specific set of stores, allowing you to validate the operation and results before expanding coverage.
Does LIA compete with my Shopping campaigns?
No. Google recommends that online and local offers coexist within the same strategy, allowing you to select the most appropriate experience based on location, device, and product availability.
How often do price and stock need to be updated?
The more frequent, the better. Google recommends updating price and availability as often as possible, and at least once a day. Logstore can keep this inventory synchronized with 5-minute update deltas.
What other channels can I use the same local inventory for?
Beyond Google, the same catalog, pricing, and availability managed by Logstore can power campaigns on Meta, TikTok, and Pinterest, avoiding independent catalog operations for each channel.