Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords) is an advertising platform offered by Google that allows businesses to create and run ads on Google and its partner websites. With Google Ads, businesses can target specific keywords and audiences, set a budget, and create text, image, or video ads. Google Ads is designed to help businesses reach potential customers who are actively searching for their products or services. Ads can appear at the top of Google search results, on partner websites, and in other Google products such as YouTube and Gmail. Google My Business is primarily designed to help businesses manage their online presence and improve their local SEO, while Google Ads is designed to help businesses reach potential customers through targeted advertising. Google My Business is free to use, while Google Ads requires a budget to run ads. Google My Business listings appear in Google Maps searches and the local pack, while Google Ads appear at the top of Google search results, on partner websites, and in other Google products.