Local search

How Google Maps Rankings Work

Understand the local relevance, distance, and prominence signals behind map visibility.
1

Relevance and distance

Google matches businesses to search intent and the likely service area of the customer.
Choose accurate categories
Describe services naturally
Create location content
Keep address data consistent
2

Prominence and trust

A maintained profile with genuine feedback creates stronger local confidence.
Earn authentic reviews
Add useful photos
Respond to reviews
Build reputable citations

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