Set the centre
Search for your business address or select a point on the map. Check the geographic centre before you create a report so the grid covers the area you mean to investigate.
Maps and local pack visibility
Google Maps Rank Checker
Explore how local search visibility changes around your business. Use Local Heatmap with Google Local to inspect local pack and map results at separate points on a geographic grid.
Local Heatmap offers Google Local for local pack and map results, and Google for organic website rankings. Choose the appropriate engine for your report.
| Your decision | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Local results | Google Local |
| Geographic scope | Address, grid size and point spacing |
| Result review | Keyword, cell and captured results |
Choose your workflow
A map ranking needs a search location.
Control the coverage
Choose a 3 × 3, 6 × 6 or 9 × 9 grid and the spacing between points. Start small: more points and keywords increase the number of searches collected.
Read each point
Choose a keyword and click a grid cell to inspect the results captured there. Use the location table and ranking bands to identify nearby areas worth investigating.
Compare the same settings
Keep the centre, spacing, keywords and engine consistent when comparing reports. Inspect the target match before interpreting a dash or a missing position.
How to start
Create your first local visibility grid.
- 01Choose a campaign and enter the target domain
- 02Set a centre address, grid size and spacing
- 03Select Google Local and add your keywords
- 04Open completed cells and inspect the results
Before you start
Questions about Google Maps Rank Checker.
Which Local Heatmap engine should I select?
Select Google Local for local pack and map results. Select Google for organic website positions. The engine changes the search results you are measuring, so record it when comparing reports.
Why can two nearby grid points show different positions?
Each point represents a separate search location. Compare the captured results at both points, using the same keyword and engine, to investigate differences in local visibility.
Does a dash mean my business is absent everywhere?
No. Inspect the results for that cell and check the target domain, including www variations. A missing target match in one captured result set does not establish visibility at every other location.