How to Check Google Maps Ranking the Right Way

GeoGrid > single-point checks

Google Maps rankings shift every few blocks. A single search result is noise. Instead, run a GeoGrid scan that captures 49 nearby points and spot where you really outrank competitors.

Match those cells to your revenue model via the Revenue Forecaster so you know which rank buckets cost you money.

Combine local queries and revenue context

Use consistent search terms from top intent keywords, then compare the ranks across at least three neighborhoods. Logging the average gives a better signal than relying on one device.

• Record keyword, city, and neighborhood so you can surface trends.
• Overlay rank snapshots with call volume or revenue data from your CRM.
• Focus on how rank drops correlate to the core ranking guide metrics: relevance, proximity, and prominence.

Keep checks fast and repeatable

Short-form scans every Monday keep you honest. Notice when a rival overtakes you, then test whether your updates moved the needle in a few days.

When you trust the process, the next step is obvious: channel readers to run a free Google Maps visibility scan and baseline revenue leak points.