Frequently Asked Questions

My Ads Guru is an AI-powered local marketing platform designed specifically for businesses that rely on Google Business Profiles to attract local customers. It combines 18+ AI tools, a GeoGrid rank scanner, automated posting, and competitor intelligence into a single dashboard — all pre-loaded with your actual business data so you get personalized, ready-to-use results.

My Ads Guru helps local businesses grow by automating the most time-consuming parts of local marketing. From responding to Google reviews in seconds with AI to generating SEO-optimized posts and scanning your Google Maps rankings across your entire service area, every tool is built to save you hours each week while improving your online visibility and reputation.

A Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is your free listing on Google Search and Google Maps. It displays your business name, hours, reviews, photos, and services. For local businesses, it is often the first thing potential customers see — businesses with optimized profiles get significantly more calls, direction requests, and website visits than those without.

After signing up, simply click "Add Business" on your dashboard and sign in with the Google account that manages your business listing. My Ads Guru securely imports your profile data — reviews, Q&A, services, categories, and more — so every AI tool already understands your business from the start. The process takes less than a minute.

Yes. My Ads Guru supports multiple Google Business Profiles under a single account. You can switch between locations, run AI tools for each profile individually, and track GeoGrid rankings for every location. This makes it ideal for franchise owners, agencies, and businesses with several branches.

Not at all. My Ads Guru is designed for business owners, not developers. Every tool has a simple interface — select your business, choose a tool, and get results. There is no coding, no complex configuration, and no learning curve. If you can use email, you can use My Ads Guru.

Most local SEO tools offer generic templates and require you to manually input your business details every time. My Ads Guru pre-loads your actual Google Business Profile data into every AI tool, so responses reference your real services, location, and brand voice. Combined with the GeoGrid rank scanner and automated posting, it is an all-in-one platform rather than a collection of disconnected utilities.

My Ads Guru offers 18+ AI-powered tools organized into four categories: Reputation Management (review responder, Q&A responder, review insights), Content Generation (post automation, social media calendar, website content, brand voice, seasonal planner, bulk post generator), SEO & Strategy (business description optimizer, competitor intelligence, GeoGrid scanner, local SEO audit), and Advertising (Google Ads copy, email/SMS templates, FAQ generator).

Paste any Google review into the AI Review Responder, and it generates a professional, authentic reply in seconds. The AI understands context — it crafts empathetic responses for negative reviews and warm, grateful replies for positive ones. Every response references your business name and services so it sounds like you, not a template. Each response costs 2 credits.

The AI Post Generator creates engaging Google Business Profile posts complete with captions, calls-to-action, and relevant content tailored to your business category and services. You can generate individual posts or use the Bulk Post Generator to create multiple posts at once. Regular posting signals to Google that your business is active, which can improve your local search rankings.

The AI Business Description Optimizer analyzes your current Google Business Profile and generates an SEO-optimized description (within the 750-character limit), suggests high-value keywords for your category, and recommends a short name. An optimized profile helps Google understand what your business offers, improving your chances of appearing in relevant local searches.

AI Brand Voice analyzes your business data, reviews, and existing content to generate a comprehensive brand voice guide. It defines your tone, personality, and messaging pillars so every piece of content — from review responses to social posts — sounds consistently like your brand. This is especially valuable for businesses with multiple team members creating content.

The AI Seasonal Planner generates a complete marketing plan tailored to your business category and location. It includes campaign ideas, promotional strategies, and content themes for upcoming seasons and holidays relevant to your industry. For example, an HVAC company would get pre-summer AC tune-up campaigns, while a restaurant might receive holiday catering promotions.

The Bulk Post Generator lets you specify how many posts you need and generates them all at once — each with unique captions, calls-to-action, and content variations. This is perfect for planning ahead or scheduling a month of content in one session. Each post costs 1 credit, making it one of the most cost-effective tools on the platform.

Absolutely. Every piece of AI-generated content is fully editable before you use it. You can tweak wording, adjust tone, add specific details, or combine elements from multiple suggestions. The AI gives you a strong starting point, and you have complete control over the final output.

The GeoGrid Rank Scanner is a local SEO tool that shows you exactly where your business ranks on Google Maps across your entire service area. It places a grid of scan points over any location on the map and checks your ranking at each point, then displays the results as a color-coded heatmap so you can instantly see your strongest and weakest areas.

You click on the map to place your scanning grid, choose a keyword (like "plumber near me"), select a grid size (5x5, 7x7, or 9x9), and set a scan radius. My Ads Guru then simulates Google Maps searches from each grid point and records where your business ranks. The entire scan typically completes in under a minute.

The heatmap uses intuitive color coding: green cells indicate top positions (#1-3) where you are highly visible, yellow shows mid-range rankings (#4-7), orange represents lower visibility (#8-10), red flags poor rankings (#11-15), dark red means very low rankings (#16+), and gray indicates your business was not found in the results at that location.

My Ads Guru offers three grid sizes: 5x5 (25 scan points) for 5 credits, 7x7 (49 scan points) for 8 credits, and 9x9 (81 scan points) for 12 credits. Larger grids provide more granular data across your service area. All grid sizes include competitor analysis and quadrant breakdown at no additional cost.

We recommend running GeoGrid scans weekly or bi-weekly to track how your rankings change over time. This is especially useful after making changes to your Google Business Profile, publishing new posts, or implementing SEO recommendations. Your scan history is saved so you can compare results and measure the impact of your efforts.

Yes. Every GeoGrid scan includes full competitor analysis. You can see which businesses rank at each grid point, identify your top competitors, and understand who dominates specific micro-areas of your market. The quadrant analysis breaks your grid into four sections so you can quickly compare your performance in different geographic areas.

My Ads Guru uses a simple credit system. Each AI tool has a fixed credit cost displayed before you use it — for example, generating a review response costs 2 credits, while a competitor intelligence report costs 10 credits. Credits are deducted only when you run a tool, and you can always see your remaining balance on your dashboard.

Yes. Every new My Ads Guru account receives 5 free credits immediately upon signup — no credit card required. This is enough to try several AI tools (like two review responses and a business description optimization) so you can experience the platform before deciding on a plan.

When your credits reach zero, you can purchase additional credit packs or upgrade to a higher-tier plan that includes more monthly credits. You will never be charged automatically — you have full control over when and how you add credits. Your existing data, scan history, and generated content remain accessible regardless of your credit balance.

Yes. My Ads Guru offers standalone credit packs that you can purchase anytime without changing your subscription plan. This is useful if you need a burst of credits for a specific project, like generating a full month of content or running multiple GeoGrid scans for a client presentation.

My Ads Guru offers tiered pricing plans designed for different business sizes. Each plan includes a monthly credit allocation, access to all AI tools, and GeoGrid scanning. Higher-tier plans include additional features like automated GBP post scheduling, priority support, and increased credit allowances. Visit our pricing page for the latest plan details and pricing.

My Ads Guru offers a free-to-start model rather than a time-limited trial. You get 5 free credits on signup with full access to all AI tools and the GeoGrid scanner. There is no expiration date on your free credits, so you can take your time exploring the platform at your own pace before committing to a paid plan.

Creating a My Ads Guru account takes about 30 seconds. Click "Get Started Free" on our website, sign in with your Google account, and you are ready to go. We use Google OAuth for secure authentication, which also makes it easy to connect your Google Business Profile in the next step.

Yes. My Ads Guru takes data security seriously. We use industry-standard encryption for all data in transit and at rest, authenticate exclusively through Google OAuth (we never store your Google password), and access only the Google Business Profile data necessary to power the AI tools. We do not sell or share your business data with third parties.

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. There are no long-term contracts, cancellation fees, or lock-in periods. If you cancel, you retain access to your plan features until the end of your current billing period, and any remaining credits stay in your account.

You can reach our support team by emailing support@myads.guru. We also offer in-app support through the dashboard. For general questions, our FAQs (you are here!) cover the most common topics. We aim to respond to all support requests within 24 hours during business days.