Local online advertising made easy

AdWords Express helps you promote your business on Google and partner websites in minutes

"AdWords Express helps our business be top of mind during the spring cleaning season."
Luis

Owner, SF Building & Cleaning

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Connect to customers in your area

Help your local community find your business. People can see an online ad for your business and connect with you through the web or in person.

Advertise easily in minutes

No experience necessary. Sign-up is quick and easy - simply provide some basic business information and create your ad.

Let us manage your ads

Your ad will automatically reach the right people whether they're searching on laptops or mobile phones. No maintenance required, everything is done for you.

How it works

When people search your area for the products or services you provide an ad for your business will appear above or beside their search results. Your business will also be marked with a blue pin on Google Maps, helping it stand out to potential customers.

Example: Pizza restaurant
If someone searches for "pizza in San Francisco" (or if they're already in San Francisco, just "pizza") an ad for that restaurant could appear.

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Set your budget

AdWords Express puts you in complete control – decide how much you want to spend monthly, and you'll never be charged more than that amount.

Avoid guesswork

AdWords Express automatically estimates how many people will click your ad when you specify a budget, helping you make an informed decision on how much to spend. What you spend on your ad is completely up to you.

Pay only for success

Your ads are displayed on Google and partner websites. You're only charged when someone actually clicks your ad.

Discover advertising success stories

“All someone has to do is type in 'beauty salon in San Francisco' and we come right up in the Google Search.”

- Sherri, Beauty Company in San Francisco, CA

“You put in a headline and some text, set your budget and you are good to go.”

- Marty, Chicago Sailboat Company in Chicago, IL

Do I need a website?

If you don't have a website, your ad will direct potential customers to your free Google Places page, which AdWords Express helps you set up along the way. You can also direct customers to your Google+ Page. Or if you'd like a free website you can visit Get Your Business Online.

Do I need an office or shop?

All you need is a mailing address. If for some reason you'd like to hide your address (maybe you work at home or have a mobile business) you can easily make it private.

Should I use AdWords or AdWords Express?

AdWords Express is an easy advertising solution for local businesses while AdWords is a fully-customizable advertising solution for any business. Compare AdWords and AdWords Express

Can I get more help?

One of our AdWords Express experts can help. Call or visit our help center for additional information.