Quick Answer: FAII targets searches from specific countries and cities using residential proxies. This ensures you see the same results your customers see - not a generic global view.
Why Location Matters
Search results are heavily personalized by location:- A brand ranking #1 in the US may not appear at all in the UK
- Local pack results change completely between cities
- AI Overviews may appear in some regions but not others
- Different competitors dominate different markets
Targeting Options
Country-level
Available for 250+ countries. Covers:- National search results
- Country-specific Google domains (google.co.uk, google.com.au, etc.)
- Language settings matching the country
City-level
Available for major cities worldwide. Adds:- Local pack results specific to that city
- Location-influenced organic rankings
- City-specific featured snippets
Language settings
Set independently from location:- Search in English from Germany
- Search in Spanish from the US
- Match your target audience’s language exactly
Setting Up Geographic Targeting
1
Open campaign settings
Go to Campaign Settings > Location.
2
Select country
Choose your primary target country from the dropdown.
3
Optional: Set city
If you serve a specific city or metro area, select it for more precise results.
4
Set language
Choose the search language. Usually matches the country but can be set independently.
Multi-Location Tracking
Multiple campaigns approach
Create separate campaigns for each market:- “Brand - United States”
- “Brand - United Kingdom”
- “Brand - Australia”
Enterprise multi-location
Enterprise plans support tracking multiple locations within a single campaign, showing side-by-side comparisons:- Same keyword, different countries
- Position differences by location
- Market-specific competitors
- Geographic expansion opportunities
Common Location Scenarios
Tips
- Start with your primary market - don’t spread too thin initially
- Compare markets to find where you’re strongest/weakest
- Local businesses must use city targeting - national results are irrelevant for you
- Check competitor positions vary too - a competitor dominating in the US might be absent in the UK
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