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Your competitor shows up on Google Maps. You don't.
Somebody searches "plumber near me" and gets three businesses on the map. If you're not one of them, the phone rings somewhere else. Here's a 2-minute check built on what Google itself says it looks at.
What Google says it uses
Google says local results are based mainly on three things: relevance (how well your profile matches the search), distance (how far you are from the person searching) and prominence (how well-known your business is, including reviews and ratings). Google also says there's no way to pay for a better local ranking.
You can't move your shop closer to every customer. You can fix relevance and prominence.
The 7-point check
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Why I'm telling you this
I ran my own construction company for over 20 years. Good work isn't enough if the customer can't find you when they're ready to call. Now I help local businesses fix exactly that.
Quick answers
How does Google decide who shows up on Maps?
Google says local results are based mainly on relevance, distance and prominence: how well your profile matches the search, how far you are from the person searching, and how well-known your business is.
Can I pay Google for a better Maps ranking?
No. Google says there's no way to request or pay for a better local ranking.
Do reviews matter?
Yes. Google lists reviews and ratings as part of prominence, and tells owners to respond to reviews and encourage customers to leave them.
Source
No one can guarantee a Maps ranking, including me. Built by a Gen Xer with AI, for Gen Xers.