Question 1

What does this check look at?

Accepted Answer

We compare your Google Business Profile with venues of the same type within 2 km: where you rank by review count, the top three nearby, your rating against the area average, and how recent your newest review is. We also check the basics customers look for: opening hours, website, phone number and photos.

Question 2

Where does the data come from?

Accepted Answer

Only from what Google shows publicly on Google Maps. We do not guess or estimate anything. If Google has too few similar venues near you, we say so instead of showing a rank.

Question 3

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The check is free and needs no sign-up. It takes about 10 seconds.

Question 4

Why are some items checked only after I connect?

Accepted Answer

Google does not show review replies, recent posts, services or your business description publicly in a way we can read. Once you connect your profile, we check them in about two minutes.

Question 5

What affects my ranking on Google Maps?

Accepted Answer

Google ranks local results by relevance, distance and prominence. Review count, rating, review freshness, accurate categories and a complete profile all feed into prominence.

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