Key takeaways
- Format: Side-by-side ranking grid screenshots on a bold color field.
- Best for: Local SEO agencies with geo-grid tracking data to show.
- Hook: A dramatic red-to-green map transformation.
- Reuse it: Drop in your own client's before and after grid screenshots.
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What is a before and after ad?
A before and after ad shows the same subject in two states side by side, so the result of using the product is visible at a glance. It's common in skincare, cleaning, fitness and home improvement, but claims shown must be realistic and typical to stay within ad platform policies.
See all before / after ads →Why this before / after ad works
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Proof you can see
SEO results are usually abstract. A map that turns from red to green makes the result understandable in under a second.
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Traffic-light psychology
Red signals danger and green signals success. Viewers grasp the story before reading any copy.
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Real tool screenshots
Grid trackers look like data, not design. That adds credibility, especially for owners who have seen these reports before.
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Simple promise at the bottom
3 simple steps reduces the perceived effort. Underlining it draws attention to the easy path forward.
Full creative breakdown
Who this ad targets
This ad targets local service business owners in a specific US metro, here Baton Rouge, who compete for map pack visibility. It fits dentists, lawyers, HVAC companies, plumbers and med spas whose revenue depends on calls from nearby searches. It also resonates with owners who have tried SEO before and want proof before spending again. On Meta, it works well with city-radius targeting and retargeting of landing page visitors who need evidence before booking a call.
Copywriting analysis
The copy stays extremely short so the maps can do the talking. More Calls. More Customers. skips rankings entirely and speaks to the outcome owners care about, with the repetition of More creating rhythm. The two periods make each phrase feel like a firm promise. Before and After labels are the only words needed to frame the comparison. The closing line Get ranked in just 3 simple steps introduces a process and reduces perceived complexity, while the underline turns 3 simple steps into a pseudo-link that invites a click. The copy never explains what 20+ or the stars mean, which is fine for viewers familiar with grid reports but may confuse newcomers.
Visual design
A single bold blue fills the background, making the white text and white-framed maps pop in the feed. The two map cards are equal in size and aligned, so the eye moves left to right like reading a story. Red diamonds versus green stars create maximum contrast and carry the message without words. Wide letter spacing on the headline and footer gives a modern, confident tone. The layout is symmetrical and easy to template for any city or client.
How to adapt this template for your brand
- Export before and after geo-grid screenshots for one of your clients' main keywords.
- Crop both maps to the same area and frame them in matching rounded cards.
- Keep a strong single-color background in your brand color.
- Write an outcome-focused headline about calls, bookings or customers.
- Add a small legend or the client's industry above the maps for context.
Tips for saas & tech ads on Meta
Use this as a proof ad in Meta Feed and Instagram, targeted to the same city as the map so viewers recognize local landmarks. Mention the industry and timeframe in the primary text to add context. Run it in the consideration stage after a curiosity ad like the ranking gauge. On LinkedIn, it can work for agency-to-agency or franchise audiences. Make sure the data is real and client-approved.
About this creative
The ad sits on a saturated royal blue background. At the top, a bold white all-caps headline over two lines reads More Calls. More Customers. Below, two rounded map screenshots of Baton Rouge, Louisiana sit side by side under the labels Before and After. The before map is covered in a dense circular grid of red diamond markers, each showing 20+, meaning the business ranks outside the top 20 at every point. The after map shows the same area filled with green star markers labeled 1, with a few light green pins showing 2, 3 and 4 on the northeast edge. The visual shift from red to green is striking even without reading a number. At the bottom, spaced white caps read Get ranked in just, followed by an underlined bold 3 simple steps. These grid maps resemble output from geo-grid rank tracking tools commonly used by local SEO agencies, which lends the ad a sense of real data.
Meta ad · 1200 × 1200 · SaaS & Tech
Before and After Local SEO Ad Template: Google Maps Ranking Grid
This square before and after ad places two Google Maps ranking grid screenshots side by side on a bold blue background. The red 20+ grid turns into a field of green #1 stars, making local SEO results visible at a glance for agencies selling map pack rankings to service businesses.
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Ad copy
Primary text
Before: ranking 20+ across the whole city. After: #1 almost everywhere. This is what a Google Maps ranking grid looks like when local SEO is done right. Get ranked in 3 simple steps.
Description
Turn your map into a sea of #1 rankings
On-image text
MORE CALLS. MORE CUSTOMERS. | BEFORE | AFTER | GET RANKED IN JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS
Headline ideas for this template
- 1From 20+ to #1 Across the City
- 2Watch Your Map Turn Green
- 3Own the Map Pack in Your Area
- 4Real Ranking Grids, Real Results
- 5Rank #1 Wherever Customers Search
Meta image ad specs
| Placement | Ratio | Size (px) |
|---|---|---|
| Feed | 1:1 or 4:5 | 1080×1080 / 1080×1350 |
| Marketplace | 1:1 | 1200×1200 |
| Messenger inbox | 1:1 | 1200×1200 |
| Stories & Reels | 9:16 | 1080×1920 |
This template is 1:1. Request 4:5 or 9:16 to cover all placements.
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