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City Deals mail vs Google ads

Compare a mailed City Deals magazine with search advertising: how each format reaches people and what to confirm before choosing a campaign.

June 21, 20262 min readUpdated September 6, 2026
City Deals mail vs Google ads — City Deals in South Florida
City Deals mail vs Google ads — City Deals in South Florida
Key takeaways
  • City Deals is a printed magazine mailed to neighborhoods.
  • Google ads appear when people search for keywords online.
  • The mail package does not include Google or social media ads.
  • You can buy Google listing help as a separate service.
  • Every mail ad includes two QR codes for video and deals.

Who this is for: Local business owners choosing between mail and search ads

City Deals is a printed magazine sent to local homes. Google ads are digital links that appear on a screen when people search for things. They are two different formats. Ask us what we offer today and what fits your goals. You can pick the one that fits your goals best.

How the mail works

We mail a physical magazine to residential areas in South Florida. The current areas are Kendall, Westchester, and Miami Lakes. Planned reach: about 10,000 homes per area. Confirm coverage and the next mailing with our team. Ask us to confirm the next mailing date for your area.

Mail piece for owners buying ads in South Florida
The City Deals magazine sent to South Florida homes.

Every ad in the magazine has two QR codes. People scan them with a normal phone camera. The VIDEO code shows a 30-second clip of your shop. The DEAL code shows your offer with buttons for calls and maps.

How Google ads and social media work

We offer extra services like Google listing help, Facebook ads, and websites. These are sold separately from the mail package. They are never included in the mail price. These digital tools help people find you when they are not looking at their mail.

Which one should you pick?
  • Pick mail if you want to reach 10,000 local homes directly.
  • Pick Google help if you want to show up in search results.
  • Pick mail if you want a 30-second video tied to a paper ad.
  • Pick extra services if you need a new website or social posts.

Compare the two options

FeatureCity Deals MailGoogle / Social Services
FormatPrint magazineDigital screen
ReachNeighborhood homesPeople searching online
QR CodesIncludedNot applicable
Service TypeCore mail packageSold separately
Phone step for City Deals mail vs Google ads
Scanning the code lets users call or see your map.

Getting started

You do not need an app to use our mailers. A normal phone camera works for every code. If you want to advertise in the next issue, contact us at info@citydeals.ai or call +1 786 591 1017. We can explain how to add extra services to your plan.

Remember that mail and digital ads are separate. Buying a mail ad does not automatically put you on Google.

Frequently asked questions

Is Google advertising included in the mailer price?

No. Google listing help and Facebook ads are extra services sold separately.

How many homes receive the magazine?

About 10,000 homes is the number we advertise for each area. It is not a counted or measured delivery.

Do I need a special app for the QR codes?

No. A City Deals app is not available yet. Use a normal phone camera to scan the codes.

Put your shop in the City Deals magazine.

One printed page. Two codes. People open it on the phone.

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